East Lancs Railway

The Wizarding Adventure

Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry? Join madcap mages and wacky witches on a spellbinding adventure where you will work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick skills and practice your potions. Just keep your eyes out for the...

1940's Weekend

1940’s WeekendPut on your best polka dot dress, polish your dancing shoesand do the Lambeth walk back in time to celebrate the sights and sounds of Britain’s finest hour. It’s the biggest and most action packed 1940s event inthe region, featuring themed activities, entertainment and action-packed fun.Enjoy live music, bombastic...

LYR / LNWR Merger Centenary Weekend

Summer Diesel Gala

Gin Tasting Dinner 2022

Join us for a culinary and gin masterclass led by the expert connoisseurs from KWOFF wines. Indulge into a four course meal with with specialist gins from award winning craft suppliers and enter into a world of elegance!£84.50 per head for 2020 - Adults onlyThe prices shown above include the...

Peppa Pig and Family Fun Day

Farmyard family fun!The East Lancashire railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone’s favourite cheeky little piggies at our Peppa Pig and Family Fun Day. See Peppa Pig, George Pig, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig as they appear to intervals throughout the day and enjoy a host of family fun activities...

Dining With Distinction - Premium Night

Enjoy the opulence of our Black Tie Premium Night and savour the fabulous live classical music, canapes and prosecco welcome. Step on board and enjoy a four course luxurious dinner while being entertained by our table magician. £84.00 per adult for 2022The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT)...

Behind the scenes photography experience

What’s included your Photography Experience? • Guidance from one of our inhouse photographers • Safety briefing on the Platform at Bury Station.• Expert guided tour to answer questions about the engines and history of the railway.• Special access to the side of the tracks, signal box and Loco sheds carriage...

Red Rose Diners

Join us for one of our flagship experiences and divulge in a culinary evening of elegance and opulence. Dine away the evening with a fantastic selection of food and drink, soaking up the atmospheric carriages whilst passing through the idyllic countryside!£64.50 per adult for 2022The prices shown above include the...

Wine Tasting Dinner

Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

All aboard for a day of big adventure! Activities Peep! Peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will...

Traditional Afternoon Tea 2022

There is no finer way to while away a few hours than indulging in a spot of Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a homemade scone along with a selection of sandwiches and cakes whilst delighting in the vintage ambience on board our immaculately restored dining train with this quintessentially British treat.£43.00 /...

Midweek Luncheon 2022

Come and enjoy a great value, two-course lunch on board a historic steam train, surrounded by the vintage luxury and sophistication of our Pullman-style carriages – the perfect way to break up your day out in the region.£41.00 per adult for 2022£31.00 per child for 2022The prices shown above include...

Halloween Ghost Train

Dare you take a ride on the Halloween Ghost Train? Enlist with the ELR’s elite monster squad and brave the smiling spooks and grinning ghosts of this haunted heritage train as you attempt to break an ancient curse. Meet a Vampire called Brian, a goofy Zombie called Bob and a...

Murder Mystery Evening

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Poirot? An adorer of all things Agatha Christie? Then put on your thinking cap and work up an appetite for some serious sleuthing with a Murder Mystery Night. These popular evenings are hosted by the award winning After Dark Entertainment and guarantee an...

Red Rose Evening

Join us for one of our flagship experiences and divulge in a culinary evening of elegance and opulence. Dine away the evening with a fantastic selection of food and drink, soaking up the atmospheric carriages whilst passing through the idyllic countryside!£64.50 per adult for 2022The prices shown above include the...

Rail Ale Trail

Does chugging through lush valleys and pretty villages,stopping at some of the finest drinking establishments en route to sample apint of locally brewed ale sound like the ideal way to spend a day? Then embarkon a Rail Ale Trail and explore the fascinating history, heritage and hops that the area...

DWD - Lancastrian Lunch 2022

Sit back, relax and enjoy a traditional Sunday Lunch on a steam train. Get on board one of our heritage Pullman-style carriages and enjoy a leisurely Sunday afternoon as one of our historic steam engines pulls you through the stunning Lancashire countryside.£51.00 per adult for 2022£41.00 per child for 2022The...

Christmas Lunch

Festive treat for the family? Christmas night out with friends or colleagues? All are welcome on board our wonderful Christmas dining train as we steam through Lancashire’s winter wonderland, winding past picture postcard villages and fairy-lit stations.£51.00 per adult for 2022£41.00 per child for 2022The prices shown above include the...

Christmas Dinner

Festive treat for the family? Christmas night out with friends or colleagues? All are welcome on board our wonderful Christmas dining train as we steam through Lancashire’s winter wonderland, winding past picture postcard villages and fairy-lit stations.£61.50 per adult for 2022The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) +...

2. Heywood to Ramsbottom

Day Rover Ticket (All Day Travel) 2022

One Full Line Return Trip

Caravan & Motorhome Club Member Ticket