What's on in Bury
What's on in Bury
Friday 20 February 2026
The Dino Adventure
The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
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...Errol Linton and his band
Errol Linton and his band
The Met, Bury
Ever since John Walters declared Errol Linton the ?future of British Blues? back in 1993 this Brixton born gentleman has been plying his trade and perfecting his art at home and across the world. Over the decades Errol has collaborated and ...
All Day Rover
All Day Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
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...Caravan & Motorhome Club Member All Day Rover
Caravan & Motorhome Club Member All Day Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Special Offer buy one get one free!* Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?Caravan and Motorhome Club Members can take advantage of our special All Day Rover ticket offer, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stu...ELRPS Members Standard Tickets
ELRPS Members Standard Tickets
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
ELRPS Members please purchase your standard (non-event) travel here. Customers purchasing these tickets need to hold a valid ELRPS Membership for 2026 and your card must be shown on the day of travel. Please select whether you require an ...Family Explorer Rover
Family Explorer Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Enjoy a family day out on one of our special discount days! On these dates, your family group can enjoy even BIGGER savings with our Family Explorer Rover tickets. A perfect start to your voyage of discovery through the Irwell Valley! Take ...Irwell Valley Fryer: Fish & Chips Evening Special
Irwell Valley Fryer: Fish & Chips Evening Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Join us on the eve of our Small Engines Gala for our Irwell Valley Fryer Special!Hauled by visiting engine No. 3036 ?Willy the Well Tank?, this is the very first chance to ride behind ?Willy? on its visit to the ELR, accompanied by deliciou...One Return Trip of the Full Line
One Return Trip of the Full Line
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
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...Residents Freedom Ticket
Residents Freedom Ticket
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Our new Residents Freedom Ticket gives Resident Permit holders all day travel on any train on our standard (non-event) days. Customers purchasing these tickets need to hold a valid Resident Permit and your card must be shown on the day of t...Taster Footplate Experience with 08479
Taster Footplate Experience with 08479
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Step into the cab of Class 08 08479 and have a taste of driving a BR shunting engine. A loco that usually resides in our Locomotive Works yard shunting engines and rolling stock each day, but now is your chance to drive 08479! You will take...Taster Footplate Experience with Willy The Well Tank
Taster Footplate Experience with Willy The Well Tank
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Step onto the footplate of Willy the Well Tank and have a taste at driving an industrial steam engine. A unique opportunity to take to the controls of No. 3036 ?Willy the Well Tank'. You will be expertly guided by one of our drivers and wil...Saturday 21 February 2026
Spiers & Boden (Bellowhead)
Spiers & Boden (Bellowhead)
The Met, Bury
Described by The Guardian as "the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene", Spiers & Boden first rocketed onto the music scene in 2001, quickly winning a clutch of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and going on to form and front the extrao...Small Engines Gala
Small Engines Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Ride up and down the East Lancs Railway, hauled by their fleet of smaller steam and heritage diesel engines. These small but perfectly-formed locomotives, some of which are built for stamina rather than speed, are often found shunting aroun...The Mini Met: Poetry by Paul Jenkins
The Mini Met: Poetry by Paul Jenkins
The Met, Bury
Expect fun, laughter and a tear or two. After all ? that?s what words are there to do?These performances accompany All There in Black & White, Paul?s debut piece of installation poetry, a detailed collection of monochrome imagery, which can...Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sit back and relax in our luxury Pullman style carriages while you enjoy freshly made finger sandwiches, a savoury and cakes. Finished off with a homemade scone with strawberry preserve and fresh clotted cream, complimented with unlimited t...Small Engines Gala Brake Van Rides
Small Engines Gala Brake Van Rides
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Experience the Small Engines Gala from the best seats in the house! For the very first time MSC 4002 ?Arundel Castle? is heading to Rawtenstall! Top and tailed with fellow MSC 32 ?Gothenburg?. This exclusive 8 mile Brake Van Ride is availab...
Sunday 22 February 2026
Small Engines Gala
Small Engines Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Ride up and down the East Lancs Railway, hauled by their fleet of smaller steam and heritage diesel engines. These small but perfectly-formed locomotives, some of which are built for stamina rather than speed, are often found shunting aroun...The Mini Met: Danni B
The Mini Met: Danni B
The Met, Bury
Using music to build connection and inspire others, she performs original material alongside reimagined covers, bringing a personal perspective and using creativity to foster inclusion....The Mini Met: Playwriting from local queer voices workshop with Ellie Harrington
The Mini Met: Playwriting from local queer voices workshop with Ellie Harrington
The Met, Bury
We will explore how we can find LGBTQ+ experiences in the archives, build stories and amplify queer voices. No writing experience is required, just bring a pen and your enthusiasm....The Mini Met: Poetry by Paul Jenkins
The Mini Met: Poetry by Paul Jenkins
The Met, Bury
Expect fun, laughter and a tear or two. After all ? that?s what words are there to do?These performances accompany All There in Black & White, Paul?s debut piece of installation poetry, a detailed collection of monochrome imagery, which can...The Mini Met: Prestwich Community Choir
The Mini Met: Prestwich Community Choir
The Met, Bury
Join us at The Millgate Shopping Centre for two uplifting sets of feel good music performed by our friendly, community choir. Expect a joyful mix of modern pop and musical theatre favourites, all delivered with feel good energy, and plenty ...Lancastrian Luncheon
Lancastrian Luncheon
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
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 b...Monday 23 February 2026
Leaps and Bounds
Leaps and Bounds
The Met, Bury
The sessions are jam packed with routines encouraging our little ones to get active and have fun through movement and music. Classes are run by Danielle who also runs Movers and Shakers. Leaps and Bounds is kindly supported by Sport England...Meet Me at The Met
Meet Me at The Met
The Met, Bury
Come and join us in our beautiful building to get involved in multiple activities as well as making new friendships! From mono printing to drumming workshops, we do it all and everything in between! We even have complimentary teas and coffe...Wednesday 25 February 2026
Home Educated Drama Workshop
Home Educated Drama Workshop
The Met, Bury
This is the perfect chance to meet new people, exercise your creative muscles and learn all about drama and the theatre with industry professionals in a theatre and arts venue. Open to anyone aged between 5 and 15, this is a fun group focus...Movers and Shakers
Movers and Shakers
The Met, Bury
This is a great opportunity to keep active and bond with your children, discover new fun games to play at home and meet other parents and carers!Come join our hourly sessions led by the fantastic Danielle, who also leads our Leaps and Bound...
Thursday 26 February 2026
Joshua Burnell: Misty Mountain Tour 2026
Joshua Burnell: Misty Mountain Tour 2026
The Met, Bury
After a 12-year journey to re-record the album that started it all off in a student bedroom, Joshua Burnell is sharing those songs and his story on tour. His songs have been described as ?extravagantly inventive? (The Guardian), like ?vigne...Friday 27 February 2026
Murder Mystery Evening
Murder Mystery Evening
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
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 -...Emerging Showcase: Gabrielle Sey + Emma Jane Mansfield
Emerging Showcase: Gabrielle Sey + Emma Jane Mansfield
The Met, Bury
Richly rhythmic and lyrically led, Gabrielle Sey crafts a distinctive sound ? one that explores the nuances of identity and emotional truth. Her songwriting is introspective, drawing on years of journaling, candid conversations and spiritua...Saturday 28 February 2026
Cerys Bradley's Queer Tales For Autistic Folk
Cerys Bradley's Queer Tales For Autistic Folk
The Met, Bury
If yes, buy a ticket to see this show. If not, why not?Join award-winning comedian Cerys Bradley for a brand new tour of their wonderfully bonkers, expansive, interactive choose-your-own-story comedy show. Outstanding Neurodiverse Performan...MCR Made - A Night of Iconic Manchester Anthems
MCR Made - A Night of Iconic Manchester Anthems
The Met, Bury
Renowned for their high-energy performances and spot-on sound, they deliver a powerful, unforgettable night that celebrates the bands that defined a generation. Their setlist is a love letter to the city?s musical heritage ? think The Smith...Queer Tales For Autistic Folk - Storytelling Workshop
Queer Tales For Autistic Folk - Storytelling Workshop
The Met, Bury
Workshop activity is a relaxed, 30 minute version of the exciting game play within the show, led by Cerys Bradley, where participants choose different pathways within a scripted fictional world. The game is based on getting up and getting t...The Mini Met: Danni B
The Mini Met: Danni B
The Met, Bury
Using music to build connection and inspire others, she performs original material alongside reimagined covers, bringing a personal perspective and using creativity to foster inclusion....The Mini Met: Hidden Worlds Textile Workshop with Textiles by Murron
The Mini Met: Hidden Worlds Textile Workshop with Textiles by Murron
The Met, Bury
Inspired by folklore and the hidden beauty of the natural world, this relaxed, hands-on session invites you to craft your own hidden world! Drop in anytime during the workshop and explore innovative textile techniques with Murron?s expert g...The Mini Met: Poetry by Paul Jenkins
The Mini Met: Poetry by Paul Jenkins
The Met, Bury
Expect fun, laughter and a tear or two. After all ? that?s what words are there to do?These performances accompany All There in Black & White, Paul?s debut piece of installation poetry, a detailed collection of monochrome imagery, which can...Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sit back and relax in our luxury Pullman style carriages while you enjoy freshly made finger sandwiches, a savoury and cakes. Finished off with a homemade scone with strawberry preserve and fresh clotted cream, complimented with unlimited t...All Day Rover
All Day Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
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...Caravan & Motorhome Club Member All Day Rover
Caravan & Motorhome Club Member All Day Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Special Offer buy one get one free!* Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?Caravan and Motorhome Club Members can take advantage of our special All Day Rover ticket offer, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stu...
