Heritage Rail Adventures from Manchester

These heritage rail adventures make a day trip extra special – and you can save £20 per person with Manchesterworld.com

Enjoy a special day out from Manchester to Whitby this autumn half term or a festive Christmas steam journey to Edinburgh in December.

With The Railway Touring Company you can travel in the company of classic diesel and historic steam locomotives for a truly memorable day.

Book your journey and save £20 per person with Manchester World, then step on board for a nostalgic trip reliving the golden age of rail travel.

Visit Whitby

For a half term treat, or simply an autumn adventure, join The Whitby Goth Express on Friday, October 30. Setting out from Manchester Victoria and picking up more passengers at Stalybridge, this special train will be hauled by a 1960s Class 47 diesel locomotive.

After York the train takes a scenic route along the picturesque Esk Valley winding through the beautiful North York Moors National Park before reaching Whitby.

At Whitby you can explore the ancient winding streets, climb the famous 199 steps up to the cliff top abbey, see the working harbour, walk along the pier and perhaps enjoy the town’s renowned fish and chips.

Whitby will also be hosting its annual Goth Weekend with many visitors dressed in Victorian and gothic-inspired costumes bringing a distinctly Halloween feel to the coastal town that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

A festive day out to Edinburgh

Start your Christmas celebrations with a wonderful steam journey to the Scottish capital. Departing from Manchester Victoria and Bolton on Saturday, December 12, The Edinburgh Christmas Hive will be joined by a historic steam locomotive at Carnforth before taking you across the border at Gretna and then on a scenic tour through Scotland’s Southern Uplands.

Stopping at Edinburgh, you will have the afternoon to visit the festive Christmas Market filling the heart of the city. Edinburgh is packed with fascinating things to see. Whether you wander up the Royal Mile to the hilltop castle or down the Mile to Holyrood Palace or visit the excellent National Galleries, you will be spoilt for choice.

Adding to the festive spirit Father Christmas will make a special appearance on board during the day with gifts for children travelling on the train, so let The Railway Touring Company know your child’s name and age as you book.

Treat yourself – dine on board

The Railway Touring Company’s travel options include Standard, with refreshments to purchase on board, or you can take your own picnic, and First with brunch in the morning and a light meal in the afternoon served to you at your seat.

Special occasion? Choose Premier Dining. Sit back at your linen-covered table to enjoy a full English breakfast and a four-course dinner, all freshly prepared on board, silver served to you as you watch the world go by.

Save £20pp

The Railway Touring Company is offering manchesterworld.com readers a £20 per person discount. Visit The Railway Touring Company for details, booking code and T&Cs.