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This Christmas, Grand Central have teamed up with some of the best spots and activities in the UK, giving you the chance to win some great prizes over the Christmas period! This will include several exciting spots throughout Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, and London, as well as the chance to win train tickets to get you there. Grand Central's 12 Days of Christmas social media giveaway starts on the 1st December, so be sure to follow us on social media and get ready to take part!
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Follow us on our social media and turn on notifications ahead of our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway to find out what other festive prizes we have in store. Our Christmas competition will run from Monday 1st December until Friday the 12th December, so be sure to get involved and be in with a chance to win both train and activity tickets for some festive fun this December!
Terms and Conditions:
Day 1 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail alongside their partner, @backyardcinema.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 1st December 2025
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 3rd December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize consists of:
- Four (4) return train tickets to London Kings Cross with Grand Central Rail. Subject to availability. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey.
- Four (4) tickets for a screening at Backyard Cinema, 49 Tanner Street, London Bridge, SE1 3PL. See full details of available showings here.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 4th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 8th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The train and cinema tickets must be claimed and booked/arranged before the end of 31st December 2025.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Backyard Cinema, and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prizewill be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 2 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in collaboration with @holdsworthhouse and @thepiecehall.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 2nd December 2025 and will run until 11:59 PM on 9th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 9th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize consists of:
- Two (2) return train tickets to Halifax with Grand Central Rail. Subject to availability. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey.
- Holdsworth House Hotel Stay & Spa Package: An overnight stay for two adults in a House room, including breakfast in the restaurant. One 60-minute spa treatment per person (two treatments total) of their choosing during the stay. The winner will be issued a voucher to redeem their stay and treatments. The stay must be taken within six (6) months of the voucher issue date, subject to hotel availability. No alternatives will be offered for the included package items. All extras taken by the prize winner (e.g., additional meals, drinks) are payable by them on check-out. Excludes transfers.
- The Piece Hall tickets: Tickets for shows/events at The Piece Hall, redeemable for up to six (6) months from the date the prize is issued, subject to event availability. This is redeemable via contacting the Piece Hall.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 10th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 12th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The Holdsworth House voucher and The Piece Hall tickets must be redeemed/booked within six (6) months of the prize issue date. Train tickets must be claimed and booked before the 31st January 2026.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Holdsworth House, The Piece Hall and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 3 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 3rd December 2025 and will run until 11:59 PM on 10th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 10th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize consists of one £50 voucher faciliated through Huggg's gifting platform and can be purchased for the following retailers:
- Adidas, Airbnb, Aldi, All Bar One, Argos, Arsenal, Asda, ASK Italian, ASOS, B&Q UK, Bolt UK, boohooMAN, Boots Online, Browns, Caffè Nero, Cineworld, Clarks, Costa, Côte Brasserie, Currys, Decathlon, Deliveroo, De Vere Hotels UK, Dunelm UK, Environmental contribution via Dots.eco, Ernest Jones, Eurostar, Etsy UK, Evans Cycles, Everyman Cinemas UK, Farmfoods, Five Guys, Flannels, Foot Locker, Footasylum, GAME, Gaucho UK, Go Ape, Great British Pub, H&M, Halfords, Harvey Nichols, Hobbycraft, Hotel Chocolat UK, House of Fraser, Iceland, Ikea, Jack Wills, JD Sports, Jo Malone, John Lewis, Just Eat, Liberty, London Theatre Direct, Lululemon UK, Lush UK, M&S, Morrisons, Moss UK, Nando's UK, National Book Tokens, Netflix UK, New Look, Nike, Nintendo eShop, Not On The High Street, Odeon, O'Neill's, Pizza Express, Pizza Hut, Prezzo, Primark, Rituals UK, River Island, Sainsbury's, Schuh, Selfridges, Sephora UK, Sizzling Pubs, Sony PSN UK, Spa Breaks, Sports Direct, Starbucks, Stonehouse, Swarovski, Tesco, The Body Shop, The Charity Shop, The Golf gift card, The National Garden Centre, The Restaurant Card, The Royal Horticultural Society, Ticketmaster, TK Maxx, Toby Carvery, Turtle Bay, Uber Eats, Urban, Urban Pubs UK, Virgin Experience, Virgin Wines, Wagamama, Waitrose, WHSmith, Xbox, Zalando, Zizzi. The voucher will expire on 11th June 2026.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 11th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 14th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The £50 voucher for all retailers will expire on 11th June 2026 so the individual retailer voucher must be purchased before then. The individual retailer voucher will then have their own expiry date which is known once purchased.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 4 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in partnership with @shambleskitchen and @crumblesdesserts.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 4th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 11th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize consists 2 x £10 vouchers for Crumbles Desserts and 2x £15 vouchers for Shambles Kitchen. Both vouchers expire on 12th June 2026. The train tickets are 2 return train tickets to York and expire on 12th June. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey. Subject to availability.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 12th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 15th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn. The prize is redeemable directly from Shambles Kitchen and Crumbles Desserts. The winner is responsible for arranging their own collection/redemption.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Shambles Kitchen, Crumbles Desserts and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 5 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in partnership with @eurekamuseum.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 5th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 12th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize is one Eureka! Family Annual Pass and 2 adult return train tickets to Halifax with Grand Central Rail. The train tickets are redeemable for travel before 12th June 2026. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey. Subject to availability.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 15th December 2025. The Eureka! family pass covers entry for up to five people and is valid for a full year once activated at the museum. The prize is a paper voucher that will be sent to the winner by the promoter.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 18th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Eureka! Museum and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 6 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in partnership with @cookeryschoolgrand and @thegrandyork.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 6th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 13th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize is a Cookery School class for two at The Cookery School at The Grand, York and two return train tickets to York with Grand Central Rail. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey. Subject to availability. All cookery classes are applicable except chef tables & couples classes. For two people only. Subject to availability. Must be redeemed within 1 year.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 15th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 18th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The prize must be redeemed before 15th December 2026, subject to the Cookery School's availability. The return train tickets to York are valid until 15th December 2026.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, The Cookery School at The Grand, The Grand and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 7 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in partnership with @seatfrog.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 7th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 14th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize is £50 Seatfrog credit.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 15th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 18th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The £50 Seatfrog credit is valid for 6 months and will expire on 15th June 2026.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Seatfrog and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 8 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in partnership with @sparkyork.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 8th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 15th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize is a £50 voucher for food and drink at Spark: York, and two (2) return train tickets to York with Grand Central Rail. Subject to availability. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 16th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 19th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The Spark: York voucher and Grand Central tickets must be redeemed before 16th June 2026.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Spark: York and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 9 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 9th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 16th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize is two (2) return train tickets with Grand Central Rail to and from any stations along both Grand Central routes. See Grand Central's routes here.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 17th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 20th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The Grand Central tickets must be redeemed before 17th December 2026.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 10 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in partnership with @sunderland_empire.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 10th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 15th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize is 2 tickets to Matilda at the Sunderland Empire Theatre (showing 11th - 28th February 2026, subject to availability) and two return train tickets to Sunderland with Grand Central Rail, subject to availability. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 16th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 18th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The Matilda tickets must be redeemed before 28th February 2026, subject to Sunderland Empire's availability. The return train tickets to Sunderland are valid until 15th December 2026.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Sunderland Empire and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 11 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in partnership with @castle_howard.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 11th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 17th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize is four entry tickets to Castle Howard between April and October 2026, subject to availability and four return train tickets to York with Grand Central Rail, subject to availability. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 18th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 21st December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The Castle Howard entry tickets must be redeemed before October 2026, subject to availability. The return train tickets to York are valid until 18th December 2026, subject to availability.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Castle Howard and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Day 12 T&Cs
Hosts: The competition is hosted by @grandcentralrail in partnership with @monopolylifesized.
Competition Period: The competition will launch on 12th December 2025.
Entries Close: Entries close at 11:59 PM (midnight) on 15th December 2025.
Prize Draw: The one (1) winner will be selected at random from all valid entries.
The Prize: The prize is four entry tickets to Monopoly Lifesized in London, subject to availability and four return train tickets to London King's Cross with Grand Central Rail, subject to availability. Train tickets are only valid if required for travel to attend the experience. Tickets will not be issued where they are not necessary for the winner’s journey.
Winner Contact: The chosen winner will be contacted directly by @grandcentralrail via direct message on 16th December 2025.
Prize Claim:
- The winner will have until 11:59 PM (midnight) on 19th December 2025 to claim the prize from the promoter by return direct message.
- If the winner fails to respond after three attempts at contact, a new winner will be drawn.
- The Monopoly Lifesized tickets are subject to the venue's standard terms, conditions, and availability and tickets can be used Sunday Fridays only and must be redeemed by 22nd November 2026. The return train tickets to London King's Cross are valid until 16th December 2026, subject to availability.
General Conditions:
- Entry is free.
- This competition is open to UK Mainland entries only, EXCEPT employees of Grand Central Rail, Monopoly Lifesized and their immediate families.
- No cash alternative to the prize will be offered. The prizes are not transferable.
- Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
- The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Please note: We will never ask for any bank or payment details under any circumstance.
- By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.
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