It can be challenging to find fun activities to do with the kids at weekends or holidays, especially if your children are of different ages. So we’ve put together lots of ideas for families with kids, to show you how accessible activities can be using the train. Whether it's a family day trip by train or an activity over the half-term holidays, look no further!
Make your life easier by purchasing a family ticket through our app - keep everything in one place and avoid losing or forgetting multiple tickets. The app can also be used to check train times quickly and check for travel delays which can be a lifesaver when you're on the go!
Check out these ideas for child-friendly activities around the North.
Inspiration for days out with kids
Handy tips for family train travel
If you're taking the train with the kids we have lots of resources to help make your journey as easy as possible, including tips for travelling, information on the Family and Friend Railcard and our family train ticket.
Family and Friends Railcard
A Family and Friends Railcard offers you multiple benefits for just £30 per year. Giving you ⅓ off rail fares for up to 4 adults, and up to 4 children aged 5 - 15, a huge 60% off. Travel together whenever you like, and having two adults named on the Railcard allows one cardholder to travel when the other is busy.
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Travelling with children
We know that travelling with children can sometimes feel a little bit daunting, but we want to assure you travelling by train with children is easy. Not only is travelling by train easy but it's budget-friendly too. Check out our handy train travel tips for travelling with young children.
Advice for travelling with children
Family train ticket
Our Northern family ticket gives you the chance to travel with your whole family, up to six people, for one great value price. Making the train a great option when travelling with the family.
Save with our family train ticketCities to visit with the kids
These cities have something to offer families with kids of all ages. For your family trip to York, visit the National Railway Museum, a trip to Manchester isn't complete without a visit to Chester Zoo and you can't go to Blackpool walking down the promenade to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Don't forget to book your train tickets in advance to take full advantage of cheap train tickets.
Look out for special discounts during half term and school holidays and plan the perfect family day out in the North. Don't forget children aged 5 - 15 travel for half-price on the majority of fares across the UK rail network and under 5s travel for free alongside fare-paying passengers.
Northern App
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Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.