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      Fill your autumn with fun

      Click the categories below to discover the best ways to enjoy autumn.

      Looking for fun things to do this autumn? Get your autumn bucket list sorted with LNER.

      Summer may have checked out early this year, but autumn is here and ready to make amends. A season filled with falling leaves, hot chocolates, and pumpkins, autumn is the ideal time of year to discover new and exciting places around the UK.

      With day trips, weekend breaks, and staycation destinations just waiting to be explored, get ready for autumnal activities, rainy day ideas, and spooktacular Halloween fun along the LNER route this season. Get booking now to save on your travel!

      Spookiest cities to visit at Halloween

      Looking for a fun and spooky Halloween adventure the whole family can enjoy? We’ve taken a look into the top spooky cities across the UK, each offering a perfect mix of history, hauntings, family fun and lighthearted thrills. Whether you're exploring ghostly castles or strolling through atmospheric streets, these destinations promise plenty of fun for everyone!

      Amongst the spookiest in the UK is Exeter, known for its fascinating history and spook-tacular sights. Other cities that made the list include York, with its medieval streets and ghost tours, and Chester, where Roman history meets playful legends. Other spooky locations include Brighton, with its seaside charm, and Bath, famous for its Roman heritage and ghostly tale.

      Ready to plan your fang-tastic family-friendly spooky adventure? Let’s dive into the best cities in the UK!

      To rank the spookiest cities in the UK, we focused on three key factors: the number of ghost sightings, the number of haunted hotels and the yearly average of searches for Halloween related terms. We gathered data from Paul Lee’s Ghost Database for ghost sightings and Haunted Hotels and utilised Google Keyword Planner for spooky searches.

      Using the top 90 most populated cities in the UK as our seed list, we calculated a Spooky Score for each city by weighting each metric against the city’s population. This approach ensures that larger cities do not dominate the rankings.

      The final Spooky Scores were then combined to determine our list of the spookiest cities, showcasing those with rich ghostly histories and eerie atmospheres relative to their size.

      1. Exeter

      2. York

      3. Chester

      4. St Albans

      5. Brighton

      6. Hartlepool

      7. Bath

      8. Newcastle upon Tyne

      9. Peterborough

      10. Lincoln

      Things to do for Halloween

      Halloween is creeping up on us, so why not plan something spooktacularly special this year? We’ve put together our top picks of exciting Halloween activities for all, from witchy musicals to ghostly attractions and more.

      So, go beyond the usual trick-or-treating this spooky season and discover frighteningly fun Halloween ideas all over the east coast with LNER.

      Things to do in Autumn

      Want to plan fun things to do in autumn but don’t know where to start? Luckily for you, we’ve handpicked the best autumnal activities you’ll find along the east coast mainline. So, whether you’re looking for autumn activities for adults only or want to find some family-friendly entertainment for the little ones, we’ve got you covered!

      Escape this Autumn with LNER's amazing destinations

      From spectacular coastal escapes to buzzing city breaks, discover stunning staycation destinations along the east coast mainline with LNER.

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      Pumpkin picking along our route

      Enjoy pumpkin picking in beautiful locations along the East coast mainline with LNER this Autumn.

      Whether it's popping to Yorkshires finest farms or travelling up to the amazing Scottish Highlands to visit the breathtaking landscapes, we'll can take you there.

      Things to do on a rainy day

      Rainy days bring a cozy vibe to cityscapes, where urban dwellers seek refuge indoors. The drizzly weather invites people to enjoy cafes, museums, and theaters.

      So make the most of your rainy days and let LNER take you where you want to go!

      Autumn escapes for couples

      Embarking on an autumnal couples' trip allows you to embrace the cozy ambiance of the season together, sharing romantic moments amidst colorful foliage, warm beverages, and the charm of autumn destinations.

      Travel tips

      Ready to plan your perfect Autumn? We're here to make your journey as smooth as possible.