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Say what you like about London, but the city certainly knows how to put on a light show. Winter in the city can be a magical experience, as the West End glitters with festive brilliance on those crisp nights.

London also knows how to put on a theatre show, as the queues round the block for the West End hot tickets testify.

Experience both in style with today’s Big Deal offering a memorable three day weekend in the heart of London.

With relaxed train travel, tickets for a West End smash and comfortable central accommodation, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the world’s great cities.

Weekend London break

Available on various dates from 1 November to 31 March, the offer is for two people to travel by train to London on the Friday morning and return on Sunday.

The Big Deal options 1, 2 and 3 offer a choice of starting points for your trip; Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Dundee. Standard class rail travel and two nights bed and breakfast accommodation in the 4-star Thistle Euston Hotel are included in the deal. Also included are Friday night tickets for your choice from seven top West End shows.

Those who want to travel in style can upgrade to first class rail travel at an additional charge of £40 per person from Glasgow, £50 from Edinburgh, and £70 from Aberdeen or Dundee.

West End glamour

The shows on offer include some of the biggest box-office draws currently packing out the West End theatres.

Choose from Jersey Boys, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Matilda, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked.

With a range that includes Lloyd-Webber favourites, jukebox musicals and heart-warming kids’ classics, there’s a show to suit every taste.

Theatre tickets are in Category A, also known as Top Price, in the Stalls or Dress Circle for a Friday evening performance.

London lights

Three days in London offer plenty of opportunities to see the lights and sights, dine out and indulge in some intensive shopping. With availability from November, this trip also offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy some of London’s spectacular Christmas attractions.

The decorations go up in Leicester Square from as early as 11 November. Victoria Park hosts Winterville, an alternative festive adventure park with markets, ice-skating, festive shows and film screenings. The Southbank Centre has its own festival, with romantic lights, shows and markets. The big stores also still compete to offer the most attention-grabbing festive displays.

Weekend schedule

Your three day stay is timed to allow you to make the most of your London stay. The itinerary goes like this:

Day 1 – After travelling from their chosen rail station in the morning, guests check in to the Thistle Euston hotel, handily situated close to their arrival point. The remainder of the day is at leisure. In the evening, guests will make their own way to the theatre, easily accessed by Underground or taxi. After the performance, guests will make their own way back to the hotel.

Day 2 – After breakfast, the day is at leisure for sightseeing and shopping. Possible options include taking in the traditional sights of St. Paul’s, the Tower and Westminster Abbey, riding the London Eye on the South Bank, or grabbing some artisan foodstuffs from the colourful stalls of Borough Market. November and December offer a host of festive attractions. Enjoy the Christmas lights with an evening stroll or bus ride.

Day 3 – After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, (settling any outstanding charges incurred), guests can enjoy more free time in London before the return rail journey home in the afternoon/early evening.

Ideal gift option

A break in the capital makes a perfect gift, particularly for a loved one with a fondness for the thrilling spectacle of a West End show.

London is a magical destination at any time of year, but the winter months have a unique and romantic atmosphere, not just around the colourful shopping streets of the West End but in the city’s distinctive neighbourhoods and parks. This Big Deal offers all of the city’s attractions in a convenient package, with direct departures from four Scottish cities.