All Aboard For A Day Of Adventure! Activities Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at the East Lancashire Railway. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas. There will be lots to enjoy all day, including: • A ride behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine! • Meet Diesel • Story telling and singalongs • Live performances from Rusty & Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt • Thomas & Friends activities within the Play Pod • Thomas & Friends character hunt • Thomas & Friends garden games • Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child • Additional scenic train rides • Fun fair rides • Balloon modelling • Face painting 2025 Event Dates 3rd - 5th May 2nd - 3rd August 4th - 5th October Faqs How long are the Thomas rides? All Thomas rides are approximately 45 minutes long and depart from Bury Bolton Street Station only. Do I need to book my Thomas ride? Yes, please book your preferred time and seat. One Thomas ride is permitted per ticket and you must only board the train at the time that you have prebooked. What does my Day Out with Thomas ticket include? Your ticket includes ALL the activities included in the activity section above. Will there be other Thomas & Friends characters at the event? Yes. Diesel, Sir Topham Hatt and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty will also be there! Do children under two require a ticket? No, children under two sitting on a parent or guardian's lap attend for free and do not require a ticket on the Thomas train. Are children under two allocated a seat on the train? No, children under two are not allocated a seat on the train and should be sat on a parent or guardian's lap. If you would like an allocated seat for a child under two, please select a child ticket. Can I stay all day? Yes, activities are available to visitors all day. Please visit the East Lancashire Railway's website for exact timings for each day. Remember you must be ready to board the Thomas train at your prebooked time slot (this is printed on your e-ticket). Will there be other trains available to travel on? Yes. In addition to your Thomas train ride, you can explore the full route of the East Lancashire Railway, between Heywood and Rawtenstall. Travel is included with your Day Out With Thomas ticket and services include: • Additional steam-hauled train, operating between Bury and Rawtenstall. • Scenic diesel railcar running between Bury and Heywood. Either start your day at Heywood and take the train to Bury, or if you start your day at Bury, board the heritage diesel train for a return journey to Heywood. Will refreshments be available to purchase? Drinks and snacks will be available at Bury Station and Bury Transport Museum. Trackside and Bufferstops Pubs will also be open. Are you able to accommodate Wheelchairs? Yes. We have a large compartment to accommodate wheelchair users and their family. Please book by contacting Quaytickets on 0343 208 1841. Do you have special pricing for carers? Yes, for any visitors with access needs who require a carer we offer one free carer ticket per full price ticket. Please book by contacting Quaytickets on 0343 208 1841. Proof of status will need to be provided on arrival at the railway. Ticket Prices Adult: £22.70 Child 2-17: £13.50 Child Under 2: FREE Carer: FREE Family of 3 (1 Adult, 2 Children): £44.40 Family of 3 (2 Adults, 1 Child): £53.90 Family of 4 (2 Adults, 2 Children): £66 (Family discount applied automatically at check-out) Prices listed above exclude booking fees. Railway Information Opening Times 09:00 - 17:00 Parking Please note Bury Council employs the services of car parking wardens, so please ensure sufficient coverage of your ticket. Why not start your journey at Heywood? Parking is FREE and you can ride the regular shuttle service to Bury Station for Day Out With Thomas. Address The East Lancashire Railway Bury Bolton Street Station Bury Lancashire Bl9 0Ey [Mattel] Day Out With Thomas™ ©2024 Gullane (Thomas) Limited.