More Reasons to Travel by Rail

From dining at restaurants and drinking in bars to spending the day at museums and exhibitions, there's plenty of things to do at the destinations along the Hull Trains route. Whether it's a day trip or an overnight stay, you'll have plenty of options for entertainment with friends and family.  

Hull

The Museums Quarter

Hull’s best loved museums are a brilliant option for day trips. Reconnect with history and culture at museums like Ferens Art Gallery, Streetlife Museum and the Hull and East Riding Museum. 

The Deep

Hull’s biggest attraction and one of the UK’s biggest aquariums, The Deep, is a great option for a family-friendly day out during the half term, weekends or summer holidays. Book your tickets here.

Hull Fruit Market and Humber Street

As we head for warmer weather, it’s the perfect excuse for a trip to Humber Street. Whether you want to dine al fresco in the sun or enjoy a few drinks by the Marina, Hull Fruit Market offers a fantastic backdrop to you day out. Better yet, indoor hospitality can reopen from 17th May meaning you can enjoy dining inside restaurants, cafes, and bars again. Find out what there is to offer here.

Gravity Hull

Reopening on the 20th May, Gravity Hull is a great family-friendly entertainment option. You’ll find Gravity located in St Stephens shopping centre so you can find plenty of retail and hospitality options conveniently under one roof. You can book for up to 6 people, or two households, so whether it’s a family day out or a birthday party, you can find out more here.

London

Museums 

A trip to London isn’t complete without visiting a world class museum. Step back in time and reconnect with history. Museums reopening from 17th May include the National History Museum, the British Museum, London Transport Museum, The National Gallery and so many more. Many are free to visit but you do need to book before you arrive. Some exhibitions may be ticketed so please check beforehand.

Eataly

An Italian indoor food hall has opened nearby Liverpool Street station offering two floors to explore and over 5,000 Italian products. Eataly is the world’s largest Italian food market and restaurant complex. This 42,000 square foot venue really has everything under one roof, from cocktail bars and pasta restaurants to a pizzeria, ice cream parlours and bakeries. You’ll find the best Italian and local produce at Eataly as well as fantastic places to dine. Find out more.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Visit the iconic Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a world-renowned venue for theatre and performance. From 19th May, the theatre reopens to the public for socially distanced performances. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is a reconstruction of the original Globe Theatre which was destroyed by a fire in 1613 and was famous for William Shakespeare’s plays. For upcoming plays and tickets, visit their website.

Barbican Conservatory

From 24th May, the Barbican Conservatory is reopening for visitors to experience one of London’s hidden gems. For the first time, the Conservatory will be open seven days a week allowing more opportunity for see the second largest conservatory in London, which is home to more than 2,000 species of plants and trees. Admission is free and a limited number of tickets are released one week in advance, each day at 9:30am. Find out more here.

Harry Potter Studio Tour

The world-famous Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter reopen their doors on 17th May. Rediscover the wizarding world of Harry Potter and see the magic behind the scenes. Tickets are currently available from 17th May to 31st December. Safety measures and guidance will continue to be in place during your visit. Book your tickets here. 

Book your train tickets direct on the Hull Trains website or app. We offer great value fares for all.