Crack open the sun cream, grab your caps, and get your picnic baskets ready. With summer upon us, it’s the best time to get outside and experience the Great Outdoors of the North of England. We’ve got a whole host of ideas to get you out in the sunshine so you can soak up the summer sun before it disappears in classic British fashion!
From classics like the Lake District and Blackpool Pleasure Beach to something a little more niche in Hull, we’ve covered all the best places to visit in June to ensure you’ll have an unforgettable summer!
1. Lake District, Windermere
Nearest station: Windermere
Get out on the water this June at the Lake District and soak up the summer sun in one of England’s most naturally beautiful areas. Windermere, the largest lake in the district, offers a whole host of activities on the water, such as swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. If the water isn't for you there's plenty on offer on the shore from picnics to cycling.
Travel with Northern to easily access the centre of the Lake District, with our station in the town of Windermere. Head to the Lake District with the whole family and save on travel with our family tickets.
2. SEA LIFE Turtle Feeding, Manchester
Nearest station: Manchester Piccadilly
Know a budding marine biologist who wants to get an up-close look at some of nature’s gentlest creatures? Then, feeding Ernie at SEA LIFE Manchester may be the perfect opportunity to get a hands-on (or flippers) experience with the aquarium’s green sea turtle. you'll be partnered with a member of Ernie's care team and taken through the whole experience of looking after a turtle.
The experience will also allow you to tour the whole aquarium and see everything the centre has to offer. Book now to secure a once-in-a-lifetime experience and arrange your travel with Nothern’s advance tickets.
3. York Dungeon, York
Nearest station: York
The York Dungeon offers everything you could want from an interactive exhibition on some of the UK’s most notorious criminals. With 10 live actor shows depicting infamous criminals like Guy Fawkes; a whole host of special effects; and more theatrics than you can imagine, the dungeon will have you laughing and screeching all the way through. Head along now to experience the War of the Roses and choose your Royal House.
Head along when you want with an Anytime Entry ticket from the Dungeon and cover your travel with Northern’s anytime tickets.
4. Paragon Arcade, Hull
Nearest station: Hull
Built in 1896 this retail space is still dedicated to giving you the best shopping experience in Hull. With creative and quirky independent shops all around, you'll find something unique and without equal within your first 5 minutes here.
Check out Segal Jewellers for unique rings and necklaces, or head into Out of The Attic Record Shop for a glance at albums you and your parents may have never laid hands on before. Food is also plentiful here, so the shopping doesn't need to stop!
Treat you and your bestie to a shopping day in Hull this June and save with a duo ticket from Northern.
5. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool
Nearest station: Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Get your summer started the right way with a trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, the UK’s premier holiday resort, dedicated to fun and thrills all summer long. The resort has the UK’s tallest rollercoaster, the Big One, as well as Valhalla, considered the best water ride in the world. If thrills aren't your speed, try out the adventure mini golf or go meet some of your favourite characters from Spongebob to Paw Patrol in Nickelodeon Land.
Start your summer well with Blackpool Pleasure Beach and get there easily with Northern and our same-day tickets.
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