The final month of summer; August, still presents a whole host of opportunities across the North of England. From outdoor activities to learning environments to natural phenomena, make the most of the kids' final weeks away from school.
No matter where you may find yourself, make travel easy with Northern and our 500 destinations across the North of England. With a diverse range of tickets, Northern makes travel simpler and cheaper.
1. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
Nearest station: Manchester Oxford Road
Get your little (and not so little) ones back into the swing of learning with a visit to Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum. Built around one of the city’s oldest railway stations, Liverpool Road, the museum is home to a range of interactive exhibits and live shows.
With its summer program, you’ll be able to get involved with a variety of exhibitions, from Power Up, with its focus on video games and the technology behind the best games so far, to seeing science in action in their interactive gallery, Experiment.
The best part of all of this? It’s completely free, only requiring you to book a ticket to attend. Why not make a free excursion as cheap as possible with Northern trains and our family tickets, making travel pain-free.
2. City Cruises, York
Nearest station: York
Soak in the last rays of the summer sun on a scenic cruise along the River Ouse. Experience York from a new angle on a craft of your choice at a time of your choice.
There are multiple options when looking for either a day or night cruise, with fish and chip cruises, sightseeing, and a bar on the water. If taking in the sparkling lights of the city from the water is more your speed, then any of the nighttime cruises will be perfect for you, from a standard evening cruise to a party night on the water.
If you’d rather go at your own speed, then you’ve got the choice to hire your own boat and take the city at your leisure. It’s never been easier to enjoy York from the water, so book with Northern to make travel easier. Head along with your partner in crime and save with our duo tickets.
3. International Beatles Week, Liverpool
Nearest station: Liverpool Lime Street
It’s that time of year again. The time when Liverpool celebrates its greatest contribution to music so far: The Beatles.
Beatles Week is home to many tribute bands and live music all day, every day, in the Cavern Club, the home of the Beatles. Although this is a celebration of the Beatles, at its core, the week is all about live music. With 70 bands from over 20 different countries switching every hour, the week promises days of entertainment. Packages offered include accommodation as well as guaranteed entrance to every event, so you don’t miss out on any of the unforgettable bands playing.
Head along to one of the world’s best live music venues this summer with Northern and our advanced tickets, letting you sort your travel well before you go.
4. Ouseburn Farm, Newcastle
Nearest station: Manors
Started in 1972, Ouseburn Farm offers hands-on farming experience with both crops and animals in the heart of Newcastle. Despite its urban density, the farm has a range of animals available for sponsorship, from cows and sheep to rabbits and chinchillas.
The farm also hosts a range of events throughout each week, like animal petting and feeding, along with hands-on classes that teach the basics of farming. The farm is also easily accessible for both pushchairs and wheelchairs, offering placements for those with learning and physical disabilities to connect with nature.
The farm is free to enter, and it gives you and your family the opportunity to get in tune with nature in the middle of the city. Make travel stress-free with Northern and book an anytime ticket to travel on your accord.
5. South Bay Beach, Scarborough
Nearest station: Scarborough
A premier British holiday spot, Scarborough is home to vast stretches of soft sand, perfect for building sandcastles, sunbathing, and getting into the water. South Bay Beach is the more popular of the two beaches, and it’s for good reason, with shops, ice-cream parlours, and cafes all overlooking the beach from the promenade.
If sand doesn’t interest you, don’t fret; you can still head along with your whole group and experience everything else that Scarborough has to offer. How about getting out on the water on The Hispaniola or step things up a notch and zip across the bay on a speedboat? Alternatively, Scarborough Spa offers ultimate relaxation, or explore the ruins of Scarborough Castle and gaze over the town in full. Whatever you do in Scarborough, travel easily with Northern and our group tickets.
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