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 in the country. Windermere, the largest lake in the district, offers a whole host of activities on the water, such as swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, rowing, and many more.
If getting into the water isn’t your thing, there’s always the option of basking in the rays of the English summer sun to get your tan on. Just make sure you apply sun cream regularly; you don't want to look like a lobster for the rest of June!
Travel with Northern to get easy access to the centre of the Lake District with our station in the town of Windermere. Giving you easy access to the town, filled with shops and cafes, as well as putting you within walking distance of one of the Lake District’s top attractions.
Head along 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 Picadilly
Know a budding marine biologist who wants to get an up-close look at some of nature’s gentlest creatures? Then, feeding Cammy and Ernie at SEA LIFE Manchester may be the perfect opportunity to get a hands-on (or flippers) experience with the aquarium’s two green sea turtles.
Along with a member of the animal care team at the aquarium, you and your chosen companion can feed the old married couple their lunch. You’ll also be given exclusive information about the couple’s habits, where they’ve come from, what their favourite foods are, and any questions you could possibly have about sea creatures.
The experience will also give you a chance to take a look around the whole aquarium and see everything the centre has to offer. Book now to secure a once-in-a-lifetime experience and get your travel sorted 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.
The dungeon is split into several areas, including the Vengeance of the Vikings, the Torture Chamber, the Curse of the Witch, and more. These exhibits cover the over 2,000-year history of York City and the criminals within it.
With private tours, adults-only dungeon late nights, and student discounts, the Dungeon is a great activity the whole family to enjoy.
Head along when you want with an Anytime Entry ticket from the Dungeon and cover your travel with Northern’s anytime tickets.
4. Zebedee’s Food Market, Hull
Nearest station: Hull
Popping up in 2017, Hull Street Food Nights has been operating for several years in Zebedee’s yard, offering up some exquisite dining experiences throughout summer. So, it’s no surprise that it’s back this year to once again dazzle your tastebuds with local and international flavours combined.
The market offers hot food, drink and good vibes with the (hopefully) sunny weather. This year, the market will be happening June 20th, July 11th, and the 19th for August and September, giving you plenty of chances to get down and experience flavours from across the globe.
Bask in the sun all afternoon and night with the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, also falling on June 20th, whilst you chow down on some world class grub.
Head along with your partner or bestie and save on travel with Northern’s duo tickets.
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.
Go early enough, and you’ll catch the closing of the resort’s longest-running attraction, the Grand Prix. Running for 64 years, the ride will cease running on the 7th of June and will be sent off with a large celebration for its tenure.
The resort isn’t just filled with thrilling attractions: adventure mini golf, Hot Ice (the longest-running ice show in the world), and the chance to meet some of your favourite characters from Spongebob to Paw Patrol.
Start your summer properly with Blackpool Pleasure Beach and get there easy with Northern and our same-day tickets.
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