Seasonal events

Christmas is a time to come together, eat, drink and be merry. But nowadays, more and more of us are keen to minimise the impact that our celebrations have on the planet. From train travel to eco-friendly decoration ideas, here are some simple ways to enjoy a more sustainable Christmas.

St Nicholas Christmas Fair, York

14 November – 22 December 2019

Winner of the best Large Speciality Market at the Great British Market Awards in 2019, the St…

For many of us, December is favoured to be the best month of the year! The Christmas markets, the work parties and the late-night shopping fun – there are so many festivities to get involved in!  

So, just what does December 2019 have in store for us? Here are our suggestions for…

Have you landed yourself with the job of planning the office Christmas party? A daunting task to say the least, especially if the company has done the same thing year after year. Why not shake things up with these alternative Christmas party ideas that are sure to get everyone in the festive…

A famous Lancashire seaside town – Blackpool needs no introduction. But, how many of us have actually spent a day there for solely leisure purposes? Well, if you haven’t, then now’s the time to book those Blackpool train tickets and start planning your itinerary in detail.

Here is our…

As the night’s get colder and darker, the real winter fun starts to begin around the UK.

To give you a taster of what’s in store this November, here is a selection of events taking place close to our Grand Central train routes…

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Everybody loves autumn, the season when the leaves turn yellow, the conkers start to fall, and we can all cosy up on a Saturday night to watch our favourite shows.

With half term looming at the end of October too, we thought we would share a few of the month’s top events with you, in…

With everyone returning from their summer holidays and getting back into the swing of work and school, be sure not to let the fun stop! These family-friendly events in September are sure to keep everyone happy.

Whether you hop on a train to London Kings Cross station, a train destined…

The countdown to the school summer holidays is now on. With only a matter of days to go, it’s time to start planning some great days out in the UK with your kids.

August is absolutely jam-packed with family-friendly events, festivals and summer activities, so here are just a few that…