.. on the Huddersfield to Manchester Victoria Railway

Enjoy a traditionally brewed beer, lovingly hand pulled in an English pub and let us worry about the driving.

Real ale, real pubs and spectacular scenery too! And don't forget those discounts too!

Travel on the Huddersfield to Manchester Victoria Line for stunning views of the South Pennines.

There is also rich history to explore, from the cotton mills through to narrow boats and beyond. The region is also rightly famous for its brewing heritage.

So why not stop and experience the hospitality of one of these great real ale pubs along the way?

Discounts available and special offers

Participating venues are listed below:

• Tunnel End Inn, Marsden - 25p off first pint with valid rail ticket
• The Railway, Greenfield - 10p off first pint with valid rail ticket
• The Swan, Slaithwaite - 10p off first pint with valid rail ticket
• The Wharfeside, Slaithwaite - 10p off first pint with valid rail ticket
• The Smithfield Hotel, Manchester - £2.50 off single room bookings
• Bar Fringe, Manchester - 4 pints of Hoegaarden for the price of 3 on Sundays
• The Ash Tree, Ashton-under-Lyne - 20% off food for groups of 10 or more
• Head of Steam, Huddersfield - 20% off food & 25p off first pint with valid rail ticket

Huddersfield Art Gallery

Huddersfield Art Gallery presents an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, featuring the best of art, craft, photography and sculpture from regional, national and international artists. The permanent collection of over 2,000 works of art includes paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture representative of 20th century British art. Major works in the collection include Francis Bacon's 'Figure Study II', Henry Moore's 'Falling Warrior', as well as works by Stanley Spencer, Edward Wadsworth, and L. S. Lowry. Visit www.kirklees.gov.uk for further information.

Huddersfield Narrow Canal

The Huddersfield Narrow Canal boasts Britain's longest canal tunnel, superb Pennine scenery and charming canal-side towns. The rebirth of the canal has become the outstanding success of canal restoration. A journey along the 20-mile canal reveals a waterway of startling contrasts from tranquil countryside to dramatic mills and historic industry. Situated midway along the canal, Standedge Tunnel is the longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel in Britain. Visit www.standedge.co.uk or www.waterscape.com for further information.

The Chew Valley

The Oldham Way is one of many walks and trails around the Oldham and Saddleworth area and starts and finishes at Dove Stone reservoir. The spectacular area of Dove Stone is a popular spot for visitors and is easily accessible from the village of Greenfield. The war memorial on 'Pots and Pans' provides magnificent views and to the east is a vast area of open-access moorland where hikers can wander at will up to heights of about 600 metres. Visit www.visitoldham.co.uk for further information.

The Portland Basin Industrial Heritage Centre

Set at the confluence of three canals, the Portland Basin Industrial Heritage Centre tells the social and economic history of the people of Tameside, with permanent, visiting and changing exhibitions. Set exhibits cover everything from cotton spinning to Fish and Chips!, including a fully-restored water wheel. Visit www.tameside.gov.uk/museumsgalleries/portland for further information.

Manchester Museums

Manchester is crammed with museums on science, industry, social history and transport, many of which are now FREE to enter. Take your pick from the assortment of some of the best museums, such as The Imperial War Museum North, Museum of Transport, Manchester, The Tramway Museum, Urbis and Greater Manchester Police Museum. Visit www.visitmanchester.com for further information.