WHAT'S ON AT EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, BURY
Most Popular Shows and Events at East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 18 Jul - Fri 19 Dec 2025
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Sun 27 Jul - Wed 29 Oct 2025
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 2 Aug - Sun 5 Oct 2025
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Wed 16 Jul - Wed 29 Oct 2025
'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 15 Aug - Fri 3 Oct 2025
What's On at East Lancashire Railway, Bury
All Day Rover

Caravan & Motorhome Club Member All Day Rover

Residents Permit and ELRPS Members

Residents Permit ATOC (RST) Pass and ELRPS Members

Summer Diesel Gala

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 3 - Sunday 6 July 2025
Gleaming diesel locomotives, gorgeous sun-drenched days (hopefully) and soothing summer evenings. It's the East Lancashire Railway's Summer Diesel Gala!See and ride behind your favourite engines from the ELR home fleet, and maybe even some ...Afternoon Tea

Rail Ale Trail

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 12 July - Saturday 6 September 2025
Chug through lush valleys and pretty villages, take in the stunning scenery and sample some delicious local ales when you join the East Lancashire Railway's Rail Ale Trail. Climb aboard one of the steam or diesel trains on the ELR and be gu...Fish n Chip Lunchtime Special

One Return Trip of the Full Line

Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 16 July - Wednesday 29 October 2025
Lunch in style on your trip along the ELR with this fabulous two-course, midweek luncheon. Whatever the occasion, it's the perfect opportunity to experience our vintage Pullman-style carriages and sensational menu. Organising a group excurs...Murder Mystery Evening

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 18 July - Friday 19 December 2025
Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join us for a night of mystery and murder on one of our stunning heritage steam trains. If you love Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes -...Wine Tasting Diner

The Dino Adventure

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 20 July 2025
Get your teeth into this Jurassic Lark. Join an eccentric expedition on a time travelling steam train to meet with a herd of adorable baby dinosaurs. Get up close with the cute cretaceous critters and maybe even give the T-Rex a tickle unde...Premium Night Diner

The Wizarding Adventure

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 27 July - Wednesday 29 October 2025
It's a kind of magic! Are you ready to attend your first day at the Grand Old School of Wizardry. Join the madcap mages and wacky witches of the faculty on a spellbinding adventure to work on your wand waving, brush up on your broomstick sk...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 2 August - Sunday 5 October 2025
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 be lots to enj...Travel to Wonderland

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 8 August 2025
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. This perfect Alice in Wonderland themed adventure for the whole fami...Rail Ale Trail: Walk up a Thirst

'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 15 August - Friday 3 October 2025
'Allo! 'Allo! This is nighthawk calling! Listen very carefully, we shall say this only once! Renѐ was hoping for a quiet night in his humble little cafe in Nouvion, but things aren't quite going according to plan. The Resistance wants to u...Drive A Steam Train Experience

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 5 September - Friday 24 October 2025
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 exactl...Halloween Ghost Train

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 30 October - Saturday 1 November 2025
Are your family ready for the fright of their lives on the Halloween Scream Train? The Halloween Ghost Train is back to haunt the East Lancashire Railway this October, and we're hoping you're brave enough to climb aboard. Do you have what i...Santa Special

East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 22 November - Wednesday 24 December 2025
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Treat the family to an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley, kick start your Christmas on one of our famous Santa Specials! There's more family friendly fun, colourful characters a...Festive Diner

Festive Lunch

Santa Shuttle from Heywood

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Most Popular Shows and Events at East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 18 Jul - Fri 19 Dec 2025
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Sun 27 Jul - Wed 29 Oct 2025
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 2 Aug - Sun 5 Oct 2025
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Wed 16 Jul - Wed 29 Oct 2025
'Allo 'Allo Comedy Train
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 15 Aug - Fri 3 Oct 2025