With less than three weeks’ shopping time until Christmas, train operator East Coast is inviting seasonal shoppers to ditch the car and get on track to a great selection of festive destinations this year.
Customers, who fancy an alternative to their usual high street or shopping centre, can sample some seasonal sparkle at some of the many Christmas markets and festivities all along the East Coast route – whilst saving money for those exclusive gifts thanks to great value for money fares.
East Coast’s sales and marketing director Rachel Dawson said: “By travelling with East Coast, customers can take advantage of bargain advance fares and get their hands on unique gifts on offer at festive markets and fairs along the East Coast route this Christmas.
“You could head north of the border and try out some authentic Scottish fayre at the traditional Highland village in Edinburgh’s East Princes Street Gardens, or don your boots and skate on Glasgow’s popular ice rink in George Square.
“Further south, why not visit Saltwell Park in Gateshead? This beautiful Victorian park is being transformed for four days from 10 December, using atmospheric light and sound installations, into an enchanting winter wonderland.
“York offers the opportunity to try some exotic food at its International Christmas Fair – or for a more traditional choice, stroll among more than 300 stalls at Lincoln’s famous Christmas market, easily reached via connecting services from Doncaster or Grantham.
“Finally London offers an amazing choice of shopping and events, including at the 02 Arena in Greenwich until 3 January, a stunning Christmas Fair featuring everything from a German market with carol singers to white knuckle rides including a reindeer rollercoaster! There really is so much to choose from – and we can take you there in comfort and style by East Coast train.”
By booking via our website www.eastcoast.co.uk, customers can benefit from cheap advance purchase fares as well as a 10 per cent discount when purchasing their ticket online.
East Coast operates 136 services each weekday linking London with the East Midlands, Yorkshire, North East England and Scotland.