Don’t let the cold put you off; the short month of February is jam-packed with things to do in the North of England.
Maintain those fitness resolutions with walks in the Lake District; perhaps you wanted to expand your brain this year with trips to museums or science centres; or, invigorate your adventurer’s spirit by exploring the many caverns and caves in the Peak District.
Whatever your reason, embrace what the North of England has to offer today with travel made easy by Northern!
1. Dark Skies Festival, Yorkshire Dales
Nearest station: Dent
Established in 2016, the Dark Skies Festival takes place in one of England’s darkest areas, the Yorkshire Dales, allowing you to take in a night sky unparalleled in any city across the world.
This year the festival takes place from the 9th-25th of February, which is just in time to catch February’s most illuminating moon, the Snow Moon, on the 24th.
With such a clear sky, you’ll also be able to catch glimpses of Jupiter, Mars and Venus at certain times. No matter where you want to go within the Yorkshire Dales, save with Northern’s Rangers and Rovers tickets!
2. Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
Nearest station: Lancaster
A jack-of-all trades, this castle has been home to a variety of guests and seen many different uses throughout its time.
Dating back to 1265, the castle overlooks Lancaster and has served as a fortress, been the home to monarchs, held trials and executions and most recently a functioning prison.
Avoid the rush to this historic landmark with an off-peak ticket and save with Northern.
3. Hall and Windmill, Lytham
Nearest station: Lytham
Lytham’s two landmarks, the Windmill and Lytham Hall, are both stunning pieces of architecture each punctuated by their unique designs.
Lytham Hall is a beautiful Georgian House built in the 18th Century and is the ancestral home of the Clifton family. The house is still adorned with the many trinkets and fripperies the family left behind.
The Windmill, having now been restored after a fire caused by its own sails, is open to the public and gives you the chance to examine a traditional windmill up close.
Plan a great time away at Lytham with Northern’s advanced tickets, and save up to 65% on tickets.
4. Poole’s Cavern, Buxton
Nearest station: Buxton
If the February weather is still getting to you, perhaps delving into the earth and escaping the elements is more your cup of tea. Just on the outskirts of the Spa town of Buxton lies Poole’s Cavern, with plenty of guided tours through the limestone caves filled with stalactite and stalagmite formations.
Learn more of the cavern’s tumultuous past, including extortion, monarchs visiting and visitors hurling rocks at the walls causing the formations of “the Flitch of Bacon” and Poole’s Chair.
Head to Poole’s Cavern when you want to with an anytime day ticket.
5. The International Centre for Life, Newcastle
Nearest station: Newcastle
Rated as the “best visitor experience” in England, the International Centre for Life is truly a gem of the North, offering a great variety of educational and fun activities.
The centre is closed until the 2nd of February, making it the perfect attraction for the month and a great choice for school half-term shenanigans.
The centre isn’t just for kids with many events put on during the month specifically for adults to enjoy. No matter your age the International Centre for Life can keep you amused for days on end, so don’t wait until the days do end and save with cheaper same day tickets.
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