SEE MORE AND SAVE Fantastic offers on attractions and experiences across the north of England and Scotland. GREAT SAVINGS ON TRAIN TICKETS? MUSIC TO YOUR EARS SAVE OVER 50%* ON ADVANCE PURCHASE TICKETS WHEN YOU BOOK DIRECT WITH US DOWNLOAD THE TPEXPRESS APP TODAY *Savings are calculated by comparing Advance Purchase Standard Single ticket fares for 300 TransPennine Express journeys, purchased before the day of travel to the equivalent price of an Anytime Standard Single ticket. Subject to availability. To avoid disappointment, please book by 18:00 at least one day prior to travel. Restrictions apply. Full terms and conditions at tpexpress.co.uk 2 THE TRAIN’S YOUR TICKET TO A SPECIAL SAVING TransPennine Express services connect you to amazing cities across the north of England and Scotland which are home to many amazing visitor attractions, museums and galleries to experience and every one easy to reach by train. And there’s no better time to explore them than now thanks to TransPennine Express’ exclusive offers. Simply take the train when you want to visit your chosen attraction and on arrival show your TransPennine Express train ticket to qualify for a special offer. Easy! The only thing you need to do is decide “Where next?” Offers include 2 for 1 entry and discounts on admission prices plus offers for gift shops and cafes too. Please check the attraction websites for further information and details on opening times. tpexpress.co.uk/seemoreandsave CONTENTS Cleethorpes & Grimsby 04 Durham 06 Edinburgh 08 Glasgow 10 Hull 14 Lake District & Carlisle 16 Lancaster 18 Leeds 20 Liverpool 22 TransPennine Express Route Map 24 Manchester 26 Middlesbrough 28 Morpeth 30 Newcastle 32 Scarborough 34 Sheffield 36 Stockport 38 Thirsk & Northallerton 40 York 42 Terms and Conditions 46 3 CLEETHORPES & GRIMSBY The charming seaside town of Cleethorpes (or Meggies, as it’s affectionately known to locals) has seen visitors flocking to it since the 1800s. Every year around 1 million visitors arrive by train, to enjoy the breath-taking scenery of this classic English seaside resort with award-winning golden-sanded beaches, mouth-watering food and top attractions. TransPennine Express has hourly services into Cleethorpes and Grimsby connecting Manchester, Sheffield and Doncaster. Just show your TransPennine Express ticket to claim the offer. CLEETHORPES COAST LIGHT RAILWAY Take time to enjoy a relaxing four mile return journey along the picturesque Humberside coast, on one of Britain’s oldest seaside miniature railways. The Light Railway is also home to the Signal Box Inn, Platform One Café and two souvenir shops. There are regular special events held throughout the year so please make sure you check the website before visiting. *T&C’s apply see page 46-47. cclr.co.uk DOCKS BEERS, GRIMSBY Inspired by their location, the Town’s maritime heritage and hard work ethic of dockers, Grimsby’s only brewery brew a range of craft beers in a converted church near Grimsby’s famous docks. Visitors can watch brewers making up to 20,000 pints a week. The popular 20% DISCOUNT IN brewery tours include TAPROOM SHOP* lunch from a superb street *T&C’s apply see page 46-47. food vendor and a beer docksbeers.com tasting consisting of at least five of their beers. 4 1 CHILD FREE with every fare paying adult. GRIMSBY FISHING HERITAGE CENTRE Head back to 1950s Great Grimsby and experience what it was like to be a trawlerman at the height of UK fishing at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre. Tour the ROSS TIGER - thought to be the earliest surviving large diesel side trawler in the UK. 10% OFF IN THE *T&C’s apply see page 46-47. GALLEY CAFÉ* fishingheritage.com 5 DURHAM CITY The celebrated travel author, Bill Bryson, has described Durham as a “perfect little city” and “an intensely beautiful and historic place”. Once you’ve visited, you’ll understand why. Boasting an eclectic mix of shops, bars, restaurants and museums, this charming historic City is set amid winding cobbled streets and overlooked by the world-renowned Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site. TransPennine Express has services into Durham from Newcastle, Edinburgh, York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. Just show your TransPennine Express ticket to claim the offer. BEAMISH, THE LIVING MUSEUM OF THE NORTH The award-winning Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, brings history to life, with the unforgettable sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the past. Explore the 350-acre open air museum to discover fascinating stories and meet friendly costumed folk from the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s. *Beamish Unlimited Passes valid for 12 months. Individual passes only, family passes not included. Take the regular bus from Chester-le-Street which drops you off right outside the museum’s main entrance. *T&C’s apply see page 46-47. beamish.org.uk CROOK HALL AND GARDENS Located in Durham’s historic city centre, Crook Hall illustrates three major domestic architectural styles centred around a 13th century Medieval Hall. You can take a break in the Garden Gate Café. Enjoy the homemade cakes, soups and sandwiches or browse the shop for locally sourced gifts. 25% OFF ENTRY crookhallgardens.co.uk 6 25% OFF AN INDIVIDUAL UNLIMITED PASS* DURHAM CATHEDRAL: OPEN TREASURE A living place of Christian worship and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham Cathedral attracts worldwide visitors. Discover its award-winning interactive museum Open Treasure, marvel at astounding architecture and conquer the tower’s 325 steps. *T&C’s apply see page 46-47. 10% DISCOUNT* durhamcathedral.co.uk 7 EDINBURGH Scotland’s capital city is one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals. And it’s easy to see why in a city where old seamlessly marries new. With a breathtakingly striking setting and so many museums, galleries and cultural attractions to marvel at, places to dine in and ancient streets and wynds to explore, it’s no surprise why Edinburgh is the UK’s 2nd most popular tourist destination after London. TransPennine Express has services into Edinburgh from Manchester, Preston, Lancaster, Carlisle, Newcastle, Leeds and York. Just show your TransPennine Express ticket to claim the offer. BRIGHT BUS TOURS Bright Bus Tours is the easiest way to explore this wonderful city on one of their open top buses. With daily services around the top attractions in Scotland’s capital, you can hop on hop off as much as you want in 24 hours (over two days). The history of Edinburgh is yours to discover. 2 FOR 1 TICKETS brightbustours.com THE EDINBURGH DUNGEON Experience Edinburgh’s Darkest Underground History. If you dare! Over 1,000 years of history brought to life in a unique immersive, interactive journey where Scotland’s most horrible rogues are brought to life before your eyes, from serial killers Burke & Hare to baddest witch Agnes Finnie! *T&C’s apply see page 46-47. 2 FOR 1 TICKETS thedungeons.com/edinburgh 8 MERCAT TOURS - HISTORY WALKS & GHOST TOURS Join award-winning storytellers on a city history walk or ghost tour. From the atmospheric underground vaults to the fascinating hidden closes of the Old Town, let the tour guides bring Edinburgh’s rich history to life through true stories and tales from the past. £2 OFF A TICKET mercattours.com CAMERA OBSCURA & WORLD OF ILLUSIONS 5 floors of interactive fun where you can enjoy wonderful unique displays, breath-taking views, clever illusions and hands-on exhibits; where 21st-century tech meets classic optical tricks. Beside Edinburgh Castle, it’s a great day out for everyone! *T&C’s apply see page 46-47. KIDS GO FREE* camera-obscura.co.uk 9 GLASGOW Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and the UK’s leading cultural and creative destination*. A city bursting with character and personality, it is a dynamic metropolis home to stunning architecture, expansive green spaces, unique neighborhoods and world-class attractions. It’s no wonder Time Out Magazine named Glasgow one of their ‘top ten best destinations in the world’ for 2019. TransPennine Express has services into Glasgow from Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and Lancaster. *Glasgow was named the ‘UK’s top cultural and creative city’ in a landmark report by the European Commission in 2019 Just show your TransPennine Express ticket to claim the offer. MUSIC CITY TOURS Explore Glasgow’s amazing music scene with a guided walking tour. The Merchant City Music - Past and Present tour starts at 11am from outside The Clutha Bar on Stockwell Street. The Music Mile tour starts at 2pm from the north foyer, Killermont Street entrance of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Tours run every Saturday from 11th April. £3 OFF TICKET glasgowmusiccitytours.com SEA LIFE LOCH LOMOND Situated on the shores of the loch, the aquarium offers something for all ages. Discover an underwater world, from the shores of Loch Lomond to the depths of the world’s oceans in 7 themed zones, including the Tropical Ocean Tunnel. Take the regular Glasgow to Balloch train, Sea Life is just a short walk away from the station. 2 FOR 1 TICKETS *T&C’s apply see page 46-47. visitsealife.com/loch-lomond 10 MACKINTOSH AT THE WILLOW The famous Tea Rooms first opened in 1903 and are of huge importance to Glasgow’s architectural and cultural heritage. Explore our exhibition and learn more about the vibrant city of Glasgow in the late 1890s and early 1900s, a time of change and innovation. Learn about the growth of the tea rooms and hear the story of successful and forward-thinking local entrepreneur Miss Kate Cranston and her unique collaboration with Charles Rennie Mackintosh. mackintoshatthewillow.com FREE ENTRY TO THE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION 11 GLASGOW GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE A giant titanium building on Clydeside containing hundreds of interactive exhibits and games over three floors including three major exhibitions - “BodyWorks”, “Powering the Future” and “Idea No59”.