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
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Thu 6 Aug - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 18 Jul - Sun 4 Oct 2026
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Wed 15 Jul - Wed 28 Oct 2026
Allo Allo Tribute Comedy Train
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 21 Aug - Fri 9 Oct 2026
What's On at East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 15 July - 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 15 July - 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 15 July - 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 15 July - 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 15 July - 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 16 July - 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 ...Murder Mystery Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 17 July - 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 Steam Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 17 July - 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...Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 18 July - 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...Drive A Diesel Train Experience
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 24 July - 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...One Return Trip of the Full Line
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 25 July - 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...Lancastrian Luncheon
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 26 July - 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 ...Family Explorer Rover
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Wednesday 29 July - 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...The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 6 August - 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...The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 7 - Sunday 16 August 2026
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 und...Villain Academy
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Thursday 13 August 2026
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 ...Red Rose Diner
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 14 August - 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...Allo Allo Tribute Comedy Train
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 21 August - 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 ...Goldilocks and Friends Teddy Bear Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Friday 21 August 2026
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 cud...Peppa Pig
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 22 August 2026
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 at intervals on Saturday 22nd August 2026. Just pre-book your general admissi...Premium Night Diner
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 22 August - Saturday 12 September 2026
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...Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Sunday 23 August 2026
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 fam...Rail Ale Trail
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 29 August - 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...Bluey & Bingo Family Fun Day
East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Saturday 12 September 2026
The peppy puppies from Down Under are coming to visit the Bury Transport Museum and they would love to see you all. Meet Bluey and Bingo as they say hello to everyone at regular intervals throughout the day. There will also be a fun fair, ...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...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
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway
Thu 6 Aug - Fri 30 Oct 2026
Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Sat 18 Jul - Sun 4 Oct 2026
Midweek Lunch on East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway
Wed 15 Jul - Wed 28 Oct 2026
Allo Allo Tribute Comedy Train
East Lancashire Railway
Fri 21 Aug - Fri 9 Oct 2026
