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June 28, 2023 Beth Saffer-Matthews 5 Comments educational toys, presents, trains

Maths Puzzle for Train Enthusiasts

The Brain Train is a great addition to the games cupboard in any home. It comes in a neat, tidy box and the 12 plastic pieces can be constructed in a variety of ways to create different lengths of track.

East Lancashire Railway events - Peppa Pig and a Family

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July 24, 2022 Mums&Dads 0 Comments East Lancashire Railway, Peppa Pig, trains

Farmyard fun with Peppa Pig and her family at the ELR

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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April 20, 2022 Mums&Dads 6 Comments East Lancashire Railway, trains

Day Out with Thomas™

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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October 20, 2017 Mums&Dads 26 Comments educational toys, LEGO, toddler gift ideas, toys, trains

All Aboard the LEGO® DUPLO® Number Train

This October half term the LEGO® DUPLO® Number Train will be parking up at Manchester’s Arndale Centre giving families a chance to join in with train-themed building fun. To celebrate we are giving 5 lucky toddlers the chance to win a LEGO DUPLO Number Train.

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August 3, 2015 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Blackpool, festivals, heritage days out, trains

The seaside comes to town as Blackpool ROCKS Manchester

Who can forget the vintage trams, trains and buses that transported thousands of people each year to these much loved resorts? This summer the spirit of Blackpool is recreated at a number of local venues on 8^th and 9^th August as part of ‘Blackpool ROCKS Manchester’ festival.

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July 27, 2015 Mums&Dads 2 Comments East Lancashire Railway, railway, trains

A Steam Powered Summer of Fun at the East Lancashire Railway

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!

Apple To Pears' Train Set | Gifts in a Tin

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November 14, 2014 Mums&Dads 4 Comments presents, toys, trains

Win a Train Set in a Tin

Apples to Pears’ 2012 Gift of the Year winning, Train Set in a Tin is as popular with Dads as

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July 23, 2014 Mums&Dads 0 Comments East Lancashire Railway, railway, trains

Summer Fun For All at the East Lancashire Railway

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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December 2, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments educational toys, LEGO, presents, toddler gift ideas, trains

Win a Lego Number Train

Lego Duplo Number Train is perfect for a train-mad toddler and just chunky enough for little fingers to cope with and numbered bricks give the opportunity to learn basic math. . .
Closing date: 16.12.13