What better way to enjoy your Sunday than with a classic British Sunday Roast than being hauled by a traditional locomotive along our heritage railway? Let us take care of the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy freshly prepared fayre on board our luxurious Pullman style carriages! What's Included? - A traditional locomotive hauled ride in Pullman style carriages - A three course, traditional Sunday roast - Tea or coffee The dress code is smart/casual. Boarding commences 20 minutes prior to departure at 12:30pm where you will be welcomed and advised of your table number and carriage. The journey lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

All the clues and mystery for a date with death! Can you solve the clues to uncover the culprit? Let us wine and dine you while our award winning actors take you through your sleuthing skills to see if you have what it takes to solve the murder! What's Included? A traditional locomotive hauled train ride along our heritage railway in Pullman style carriages Entertainment from our Award winning Murder Mystery team; After Dark A delicious three course meal Tea or coffee The dress code is smart/casual, however we do encourage dressing in relation to the theme.

Sit back and relax in our luxury Pullman style carriages while we serve up some traditional hearty British classics. Meander through the Irwell valley while we take care of all the cooking and cleaning! What's Included? - A traditional locomotive hauled style Pullman train along our heritage railway. - A two course classic British lunch - Tea or coffee The dress code is smart/casual.

Enjoy a culinary adventure expertly paired to fine wines from around the world! Sample some international masterpieces and let you inner sommelier broaden the palate and liven your taste buds! What's Included? A traditional locomotive hauled Pullman along our heritage railway A sparkling welcome drink A four course, silver served meal A selection of wines from around the world, expertly paired to each course by our experts at Kwoff Tea or coffee The dress code is smart/casual. Boarding commences at approximately 6:45pm with a prompt departure of 7pm. You will be advised of your table number and carriage when welcomed aboard. The journey lasts just under 3 hours with a return time of 10pm.

Step on board our luxury Pullman carriages and sample fine cuisine in opulent surroundings whilst being hauled through the Irwell valley behind an historic locomotive. What's Included? A traditional locomotive hauled ride through the Irwell Valley in our beautiful Pullman style carriages A four course, silver served meal Tea or coffee The dress code is smart/casual.

All the spoof and silliness along with fine dining and more madness and mayhem, what could possibly go wrong? What's Included? A traditional locomotive hauled journey in Pullman style carriages along our heritage railway. Entertainment from our Award winning team After Dark. A delicious three course meal. Tea or coffee. The dress code is smart/casual, however we do encourage dressing in relation to the theme. Welcome commences at 6.10pm from where you will be directed to the opening scene with a prompt start time of 6:30pm. You will be advised of your table number and carriage upon arrival. The journey lasts just under 3 hours with a return time shortly before 10pm. Dietary requirements of Vegetarian/Vegan/Pescetarian/Gluten Free/Halal/Dairy Free/Diabetic can be chosen after seat selection on the menu pop up, alongside any alternative menu choices and celebration fizz. Please note all Dining Services depart and return to Bury Bolton Street Station. Boarding is not permitted from any other station.

As one of our flagship dining experiences, join us as we indulge you into the world of premium dining at the ELR. Enjoy a strawberry champagne and canape welcome as our classical musicians and magician entertain you on the platform before boarding our luxurious Pullman style carriages and enjoying fine cuisine! What's Included? - A prosecco welcome with canapes - Entertainment with live classical music, platform and table magician - A traditional locomotive hauled ride through the Irwell valley along our heritage railway - A four course, silver served meal - Tea or coffee and dinner chocolate The dress code is formal black-tie/ball-gown. After checking in from 6pm, the evening commences at 6:15pm with a prosecco and canape welcome, along with live music. You will be advised of your table number and carriage upon arrival. The journey begins at 7pm and lasts just under 3 hours with a return time of 10pm. Dietary requirements of Vegetarian/Vegan/Pescetarian/Gluten Free/Halal/Dairy Free/Diabetic can be chosen after seat selection on the menu pop up, alongside any alternative menu choices and celebration fizz. Please note all Dining Services depart and return to Bury Bolton Street Station. Boarding is not permitted from any other station.

What better way to enjoy your Sunday than with a classic British Sunday Roast than being hauled by a diesel locomotive along our heritage railway. Let us take care of the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy freshly prepared fayre on board our luxurious Pullman style carriages! What's Included? - A traditional diesel hauled journey in Pullman style carriages - A three course, traditional Sunday roast - Tea or coffee The dress code is smart/casual.

Sit back and relax in our luxury Pullman style carriages while we serve up some traditional hearty British classics. Meander through the Irwell valley while we take care of all the cooking and cleaning! What's Included? - A diesel hauled style Pullman train along our heritage railway. - A two course classic British lunch - Tea or coffee The dress code is smart/casual.

All aboard for a day of adventure! Enjoy a full day of fun with the whole family, there's so much to do. Your ticket includes a whole host of activities plus Thomas & Friends™ giveaways for every child!

You're late, you're late, for a very important date! It's time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends. Your adventure includes a train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour Wonderland experience with colourful characters, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities. It's the perfect adventure for the whole family.

It's time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful whistle stop tour of the Wizard Academy and learn to become a master of mystery and magic. Your adventure includes a train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour wizard experience with our madcap magicians, wizard themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities.

Have you ever wanted to pet a pachycephalosaurus, get together with a Triceratops or tickle a T-Rex under the chin? Your adventure includes a train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour dino experience with our professional dinosaur handlers, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities.

Join a rogue's gallery of vile villains on a journey to complete a dastardly quest. Your adventure includes a train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour Villain experience with colourful characters, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities. It's the perfect adventure for the whole family.

If you go down to the woods today, you'll be sure of an amazing surprise! The Magic of Fairytales and Nursery Rhymes comes to life around you as Goldilocks and her friends tell tales of their adventures and introduce you to the cute and cuddly creatures who live with them in the forest of dreams. Your adventure includes a train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour fairytale experience with Goldilocks and her furry friends, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities.

Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent engine. A steam train driving experience on the East Lancashire Railway is exactly that. Your chance to drive a real, historic steam train. You'll learn all about the engineering and controls, spend time practising with our current drivers, firemen and firewomen, and then become a part of the crew yourself. During this hands-on, intensive, full day experience, we'll take you behind the scenes on the ELR, showing you places that the general public never gets to see. You'll enjoy a hot lunch and then we'll put you behind the controls of one of our heritage steam engines to fire, guard and drive the train yourself.

The East Lancashire Railway is thrilled to welcome back everyone's favourite cheeky little piggy. Come and meet Peppa Pig in the fantastic Bury Transport Museum. Just pre-book your general admission ticket and pick a meet & greet slot that suits you. With no additional cost to general admission, the family fun continues with a cracking fun fair with three rides suitable for toddlers, face painters, craft activities and even a petting farm so that you can meet some farmyard friends.  Complete your day out with a ride aboard one of our heritage trains through the Irwell Valley. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit - no need to book separately just pick a time that suits you on the day!

What better way to enjoy a traditional roast turkey lunch with all the trimmings, than being hauled by a heritage locomotive through the Irwell Valley? Let us take care of the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy freshly prepared fare on board our luxurious Pullman style carriages! What's Included? - A traditional locomotive hauled Pullman-style along our heritage railway - A three course, traditional festive lunch - Tea or coffee and Mince Pie The dress code is smart/casual.

Wackadoo! The excitable sisters from Down Under are coming to visit us here at the Bury Transport Museum! See Bluey and Bingo at Bury Transport Museum at intervals - don't forget to bring your cameras! There will also be a fun fair with three rides suitable for toddlers, face painters, petting zoo and craft activities for you and the family to enjoy, all included in the general admission ticket price. Complete your day out with a ride aboard one of our heritage steam or diesel trains through the Irwell valley. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit - just pick the time that suits you!

What better way to enjoy a festive dinner than being hauled by a vintage locomotive through the Irwell Valley?  Let us take care of the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy freshly prepared fayre on board our luxurious Pullman style carriages! What's Included? - A traditional locomotive hauled Pullman style train travelling along our heritage railway - A four course meal - Tea or coffee The dress code is smart/casual.

Fancy one of the best days out in the North West? Try our Day Rover Tickets, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique stops packed with things to do. Including not just the steam train ride, but also our historic waiting rooms, picture perfect platforms and of course a gift shop. A perfect family day out!

Fancy one of the best days out in the North West? Try our Day Rover Tickets, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique stops packed with things to do. Including not just the steam train ride, but also our historic waiting rooms, picture perfect platforms and of course a gift shop. A perfect family day out!

Does chugging through lush valleys and pretty villages, stopping at some of the finest drinking establishments en-route to sample a pint of locally brewed ale sound like the ideal way to spend a day? Then embark on this Rail Ale Trail!  Aboard our steam and diesel trains we'll guide you through the history and heritage of the local area - with a particular focus on the region's long brewing traditions and the people who have shaped the towns and villages over the centuries. You'll meet your tour guide on Platform 3 & 4 at Bolton Street Station, Bury at 10.15 before taking the steam train to Ramsbottom. Here you'll enjoy a brunch sandwich and half a beer (or tea/coffee), before having time to explore the towns pubs.  Back on the steam train, you'll travel to Rawtenstall, with half a beer and a pie for lunch and opportunity to visit a pub. Your diesel hauled journey brings you back to Bury at 16:05 for a final beer stop at the Trackside bar on Platform 2, or stay on the train for a return trip to Heywood.

Santa Clause is coming to town! The East Lancashire Railway is putting on a Santa Special train exclusively designed for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Join Father Christmas, his happy helpers and other festive characters on a voyage through the Irwell Valley. You will enjoy all the magic and wonder of our Santa Specials with a few tweaks here and there to make it more accessible. Begin your adventure at Bury Bolton Street Station and enjoy the atmosphere and decorations before boarding your train. Characters will be wandering the platform to wave hello or even stop for a chat and a photo if you like! Once on board and settled into your seat, a steam train will haul you to Ramsbottom and back on an approximately 80-minute round trip. On the way you'll meet more Christmassy characters and have the option to listen to a live brass band. Before long Santa himself will visit your carriage with a gift for every little one. What Makes the event SEND friendly? To make the event as welcoming and comfortable as possible to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, the SEND Family Santa Special will feature: A Quieter Experience: Reduced musical volume and visual stimuli, toned down characters, and no flashing lights ensures that your visit will not be overwhelming. Alternative Access: Don't want to cross the footbridge? No problem! Chaperoned outdoor access will be provided for those that wish to make use of it. Wider Arrival Window: No need to rush. Your train will be waiting on the platform for an extended period prior to departure. Board when you want to. Special Calm Carriages: Calm Carriages A & G will offer a quieter experience, and not include a live performance from the Brass Band. On Board Calm Spaces: Areas set aside in Carriages C & E for those that need a calm space part way through the journey. Tell Us What You're Comfortable With: Facility to tell our performers what level of interaction you are happy with. An Accessible Coach: Offering accommodation for 2 wheelchairs and 6 accompanying people. Carers Book Online: One registered carer can travel for free for each paying passenger needing assistance. You can book these tickets online. Please bring ID on the day. A Quick Exit: Following your train ride, use our quick exit from the platform to avoid passengers arriving for the next departure.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Meet Father Christmas on this seasonal spectacular that is a long-time favourite of families in the North West. Enter the event through our beautifully decorated winter wonderland, meet lots of different Christmas Characters like the Ice Princess and Mrs Claus, then board your train for a magical trip along the East Lancashire Railway.  During your journey you will meet more characters, listen to a traditional brass band and even be visited by Santa himself! Little ones will receive a gift from Santa whilst grown ups will get a festive tipple and a mince pie.