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The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryOne return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall hauled by a genuine heritage (and spell) powered train. An approximately hour and a half wizarding experience with the region’s most pre-eminent enchanters. Wizard themed activities. Ages 5yr - 12yr but anyone is welcome. £20/£17.50.
The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryJoin our intrepid explorers (10th April and 28th May) on an adventure of Jurassic proportions as we give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our baby dinosaurs. Your adventure includes a steam 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. Various times. £17.50/£20.
Peter Rabbit at Easter
Bury Transport Museum Bolton St Station, Castlecroft Goods Warehouse,, BuryCome and see the mischievous bob-tailed bunny, Peter Rabbit at intervals at Bury Transport Museum. There will be even more family fun with three theme park rides suitable for toddlers, face painters and craft activities. Complete your day out with a ride along one of our heritage steam or diesel trains through Irwell Valley. Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit. Adult £20, child £17.50.
Travel through time, one vibe at a time.
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryUnite with like-minded music lovers and celebrate the iconic and timeless tunes of yesteryear, the music that shaped countless generations and influenced everything we know today. From the frenetic energy of Northern Soul to the vibrant energy of 1970s pop, this festival will be the largest live music event the ELR has ever held.
Railway 200Yrs Celebration Weekend
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryEast Lancashire Railway is celebrating the 200th anniversary and the birth of the modern railway. There will be intensive timetable of steam and heritage diesel trains full length of the 12-miles between Heywood, Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall, including additional attractions up and down the line. Various prices.