Whether it’s a shot half-term break or a long summer holiday a few hours of magic would never go amiss. Here is your chance. Get aboard the steam train on the 20th February or on the 18th August and join all these weird and wonderful characters from Wonderland.
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Hop on the heritage steam train at the East Lancashire Railway on the 19th February and enjoy a magical experience on your ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back. It’s a two-hour travel with plenty of wizard themed activities and a lot of photo opportunities.
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Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway festive Santa Specials. Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley full of seasonal surprises.
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East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone’s favourite cheeky little piggies at the Peppa Pig and Friends Fun Day on 25 – 26 August.
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Day Out with Thomas™ event is heading to the East Lancashire Railway for an exciting family friendly fun. Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to town on 30 April, 1 – 2 May, 6 – 7 August and 1 – 2 October 2022.
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The East Lancashire Railway is here to help parents to find something to keep the kids active and entertained throughout the school summer holidays, with the able assistance of the Railway’s own Buffers the Station Cat. Offering exciting activities and giveaways, it’s looking to be a summer spent in steam!
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The East Lancashire Railway will be hosting summer activities on Wednesdays throughout the school holidays. There will be an array of things to do for all the family, including, treasure hunt, craft workshops and opportunities to meet the Railway mascot, Buffers the Station Cat and more.
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