WHAT'S ON AT EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY, BURY
What's On at East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Most Popular Shows and Events at East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Wed 16 Sep - Wed 28 Oct 2026
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 3 - Sun 4 Oct 2026
What's On at East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 16 September - Wednesday 28 October 2026
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 excur...All Day Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 16 September - Sunday 15 November 2026
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 als...Caravan & Motorhome Club Member All Day Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 16 September - Sunday 15 November 2026
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 st...ELRPS Members Standard Tickets
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 16 September - Sunday 15 November 2026
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...Residents Freedom Ticket
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 16 September - Sunday 15 November 2026
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 ...Afternoon Tea
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 17 September - Thursday 29 October 2026
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 ...Autumn Diesel Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 18 - Sunday 20 September 2026
The crunch of fallen leaves and the roar of diesel engines, it must be the Autumn Diesel Gala!Join us this autumn for another celebration of all things diesel powered, featuring iconic locomotives from our highly regarded home fleet. The e...Autumn Diesel Gala Brake Van Rides
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 18 - Saturday 19 September 2026
Experience the Autumn Diesel Gala from the best seats in the house! Our popular brake van rides make a return on Friday and Saturday of the event, offering a chance to travel on the veranda of a brake van for a return trip between Bury and...Irwell Valley Fryer: Autumn Diesel Gala Fish & Chips Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 18 September 2026
Enjoy a Chippy Tea from the comfort of a Mark I as the ?Irwell Valley Fryer? Fish and Chip special returns on Friday 18th September. Hauled by freshly repainted class 40 40106 Atlantic Conveyor, the train departs from Bury Bolton Street is...The Bury Bhuna: Autumn Diesel Gala Curry Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 19 September 2026
After a successful first run during our Summer Diesel Gala, the Bury Bhuna is returning on Saturday evening of the Autumn Diesel Gala. Climb aboard the 17:05 Autumn Diesel Gala train, and have your pre-ordered curry served direct to your s...Lancastrian Luncheon
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 20 September - Sunday 22 November 2026
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 ...Murder Mystery Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 25 September - Friday 18 December 2026
Nothing works up an appetite like exercising those brain cells. So bring your best detective skills and join the award-winning After Dark Murder Mysteries for a night of mystery and murder on one of East Lancashire Railway's stunning he...Drive A Diesel Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 25 September - Friday 6 November 2026
Take control of one of our historic diesel locomotives and realise your childhood dream of working as a train driver. We?ll help you become a fully-fledged railway man or woman for the day on the ELR.A diesel train driving experience on th...Rail Ale Trail
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 26 September 2026
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 g...One Return Trip of the Full Line
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 15 November 2026
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 als...
Red Rose Diner
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 26 September - Friday 20 November 2026
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...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 October 2026
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 en...Allo Allo Tribute Comedy Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 9 October 2026
'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 ...Wine Tasting Diner
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 10 October - Saturday 7 November 2026
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 haule...Autumn Steam Gala
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 October 2026
t's the last large scale steam event of the year, so make sure to mark it in your calendar! We are pleased to announce our first guest locomotive for this year's Autumn Steam Gala - Ivatt 2MT 46441! The loco hasn't appeared at the ELR in o...Autumn Steam Gala Brake Van Rides
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 October 2026
Experience the Autumn Steam Gala from the best seats in the house! Brake van rides are available for all three days of the event, offering a chance to travel on the veranda of a brake van for a return trip between Bury and Ramsbottom. You ...Irwell Valley Fryer: Autumn Steam Gala Fish & Chips Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 16 October 2026
Enjoy a Chippy Tea from the comfort of a Mark I as the ?Irwell Valley Fryer? Fish and Chip special returns on Friday 16th October. Hauled by guest locomotive GWR Pannier No. 7714, the train departs from Bury Bolton Street at 17:35, returni...Autumn Steam Gala Footplate Rides
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 October 2026
Experience the East Lancashire Railway from the footplate! See first hand the work needed by our footplate crew to keep our intensive gala service moving. Footplate rides commence at Bury Bolton Street Station, with locomotive and jour...Autumn Steam Gala Night Goods Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 17 October 2026
Soak in the unique atmosphere of an evening/night-time goods service. Experience the railway from the veranda of a brake van as the sun sets over the Irwell Valley. The Night Goods Train commences at Bury Bolton Street Station, and tra...Autumn Steam Gala Observation Saloon Cream Tea
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 October 2026
Enjoy a Cream Tea from the comfort of our L&YR Observation Saloon. Built in 1906 for the directors of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, this luxurious carriage gives you an opportunity to enjoy the Autumn Steam Gala in Edwardian comfor...Drive A Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 23 October 2026
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 exact...Family Explorer Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 28 October - Sunday 1 November 2026
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...Halloween Ghost Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October 2026
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 ...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October 2026
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 s...Halloween Shuttle From Heywood
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October 2026
Travelling on our Halloween Ghost Train? Park for free at Heywood Station!Halloween Shuttles are timetabled to depart Heywood and arrive at Bury with plenty of time to spare to make your Halloween Ghost Train departure (journey time approx...
Festive Lunch
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 25 November - Friday 18 December 2026
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 bo...Santa Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 28 November - Thursday 24 December 2026
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 ...Festive Diner
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 28 November - Wednesday 23 December 2026
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 carria...Santa Shuttle from Heywood
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 28 November - Thursday 24 December 2026
Travelling on our Santa Specials? Park for free at Heywood Station!Santa Shuttles are timetabled to depart Heywood and arrive at Bury with plenty of time to spare to make your Santa Special departure (journey time approximately 15 minutes...SEND Family Santa Special
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 28 November - Tuesday 22 December 2026
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 hel...How to get to East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Most Popular Shows and Events at East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Wed 16 Sep - Wed 28 Oct 2026
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 3 - Sun 4 Oct 2026
