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Welcome to the Grand Central blog. Unlike the News section, here we'll be posting less formal, more informational pieces about the places we go and ideas for things to do there, as well as features and upcoming event information.

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Grand Central Rail
03 December 2024

It's nearly Christmas time which means festive Christmas markets, the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and, of course, the magic of a light show.To help you have a merry Christmas, Grand Central has gathered a list of some of the best Christmas light displays in England, which are perfect

Family travel
Seasonal events
Grand Central Rail
25 November 2024

Planning a winter staycation in the UK can be an exciting adventure, but packing for the trip, especially when travelling by train, requires planning beforehand, especially around the Christmas period.

Lifestyle
Seasonal events
Grand Central Rail
14 November 2024

Love it or loathe it, there’s no escaping Black Friday as it becomes an increasingly prominent date in most retailers’ sales schedules. When is Black Friday 2024?This year, Black Friday falls on 29th November and bargain hunters across the UK will be looking to grab themselves some of the be

Lifestyle
Seasonal events
Grand Central Rail
12 November 2024

With the festive season fast approaching, we’ve looked at Google search data to see what types of Christmas shopping present ideas are proving popular, as well as finding out how many people leave their Christmas shopping until the last minute each year. This is what we discovered about your Chri