Things to do in the North with Merlin
- Thursday August 22nd 2019
- Merlin Annual Pass
- Things to do
From a day at the seaside in Scarborough or Blackpool, a city break in York, Edinburgh or Manchester, or the beauty of Loch Lomond, there's something for everyone in the North of England and Scotland with a Merlin Annual Pass! Find out more below.
Spend the weekend in Blackpool
Grab your bucket and spade and spend a weekend in one of the UK's favourite seaside towns.
You can climb the iconic Blackpool Tower before enjoying an exhilarating adventure in the Dungeon. You could also explore a world beneath the waves at SEA LIFE Blackpool and have your photo taken in the Coronation Street's Rovers Return at Madame Tussauds Blackpool.
Revel in the charm of Edinburgh on a city break
Scotland's capital is world famous and renowned for its beauty and charm with plenty to do.
Whilst you are there; be sure to visit the Edinburgh Dungeon and go on the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history. (It's right round the corner from the Castle and the train station.)
Take a day trip to historic York
York is without doubt one of England's most beautiful and historic cities.
Make a day trip here and visit the York Dungeon (located right in the historic city centre), where you can meet famous characters from the cities dark past including the Vikings, Dick Turpin and Guy Fawkes!
Enjoy the beauty of Scotland's Lochs
Photos can't do justice to the overwhelming beauty of the Scottish Lochs.
Take a break from your adventure and enter the Lair of Claws at SEA LIFE Loch Lomond where you can meet some of the most feared predators on the sea bed.
Combine shopping and family fun in Manchester's Trafford Centre
The Trafford Centre is not just home to hundreds of retail spaces it's also home to a whole world of fun.
Why not combine a shopping trip with amazing play, creativity and building fun at the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre; the ultimate indoor playground. You could also visit SEA LIFE Manchester and come 'face to fin' with to over 5000 creatures.
Have a day by the sea in Scarborough
Scarborough is a classic English seaside town and with Whitby just up the road it makes a great day, or even weekend away.
Whilst you are there, make sure you visit SEA LIFE Scarborough which is just a short walk along the beach. You could then get up close and personal to over 20 incredible Humboldt penguins in their walk-through home, Penguin Island!