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SANTA’S SPECIALS 2022
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryKick start your Christmas on one of our famous Santa Specials and treat the family to an enchanting voyage through the magical Irwell Valley! There’s more family fun, colourful characters and seasonal surprises than you can fit under a Christmas tree. Every weekend from 26th Nov to 18th Dec then 20th - 24th Dec. Various times and prices.
DRAWING FROM STRATCH
Bury Art Museum Moss Street, BuryA welcome return for these sessions with artist Lee Crocker, for all abilities. Discover or enhance your drawing style using the wonderful surroundings and content of the gallery for inspiration.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryIndulge in an enchanting evening meal complete with all the trimmings and festive foodie favourites. Dinner on our Christmas steam trains are the best way to celebrate the season in style. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd Dec.
The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryIt’s a perfect adventure for dino fans from ages 5 – 12 but anyone is welcome to join the fun. Includes one return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall hauled by a dino-proofed steam train, an approximately two hour dinosaur experience with expert rex wranglers and triceratops tamersa and dinosaur themed activities.
PETER RABBIT FAMILY FUN DAY
Bury Transport Museum Bolton St Station, Castlecroft Goods Warehouse,, BuryThat mischievous bob-tailed bunny, Peter Rabbit, is coming to the Bury Transport Museum. Say hello to Peter as he meets, greets and entertains at intervals throughout the day with no additional cost to admission. Family fun with theme park rides, face painters and craft activities. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit. Adult £16, child £15, under 2s free.
1940s Weekend
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryWe’ll meet again in May 2023 for some good, old fashioned vintage excitement. The event makes a triumphant return with music, living history displays and plenty of period appropriate fashion. Save the date for some forties fun.
Summer Diesel Gala
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryThe East Lancashire Railway is pleased to present the Summer Diesel Gala. See your favourite engines from our home fleet and who knows, we might be welcoming a guest or two.
Day out with Thomas
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryTake a trip on Sodor’s number one tank engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt on this spectacular day out with Thomas. It’s all aboard the famous blue steam train for a magical ride on Thomas the Tank Engine at the ELR.
Halloween Ghost Trains
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryCreeps, candy and costumes! Are you brave enough to board the “spooky” steam train? Join us at ELR this year for family Halloween fun aboard the “scream train” and help the Monster Squad keep order and vanquish the ghouliees! All Halloween Ghost Trains start and end at Bury Bolton Street Station. £15 - £22. Booking essential.
COMEDY NIGHT
The Met Market Street, BuryHilarious comedy at The Met on the first thursday of every month. With Mark Nelson, Louis Burgess, Stuart Thomas and MC Dave Longley.
Ultimate Coldplay
The Met Market Street, BuryExpect all the biggest hits spanning Coldplay’s two decade back-catalogue including Paradise, Fix You, Viva la Vida, My Universe and Yellow.
Gruffalo Family Fun Day
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryMeet the Gruffalo at intervals on each day at Bury Transport Museum. There will also be a host of other family fun activities including fun fair rides, face painters, craft activities and more. Ticket Price includes a ride on any train services on the day of your visit – no need to book separately, just pick a time that suits you on the day. Adult £16, child £15, under 2s free.
Bury Beer Festival 2023
The Met Market Street, BuryDerby Hall will be taken over for two days of drinking and discussing brilliant beers from Bury’s local breweries. There’ll be brewery bars with a range of cask and keg creations from across the area, plus a cider bar, and a gin bar. There’ll also be entertainment, music, food.
Santa Specials
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BurySteam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway’s famously festive Santa Specials. Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley alongside colourful characters and surprises. What Christmas treat would be complete without a visit from a host of happy elves and Santa Claus himself. Various prices.
Mostly Autumn
The Met Market Street, BuryProgressive rock band Mostly Autumn take inspiration from the classic sounds of seventies rock, whilst also taking the music forward into the future. £20 - £24.
Aladdin
The Met Market Street, BuryAladdin falls for young princess Jasmin but will they ever make it to the altar? Not if evil Abanazar has anything to do with it…don’t miss your chance to join us for the most magical pantomime yet. Various times. Adult £17, child £14.
The Albion Christmas Band
The Met Market Street, BuryAn evening of traditional English Christmas songs, music and lighthearted fun from folk stars Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, Kellie While and Simon Care.
The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition 2024
The Met Market Street, BuryPresented by First Thursday Comedy. Six breakthrough comedians perform and compete for a £600 prize, and the prestigious title of The Met’s Comedian of the Year. Compere Roger Monkhouse.
Limehouse Lizzy
The Met Market Street, BuryLimehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide.
Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie
The Met Market Street, BuryJean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits.
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
The Met Market Street, BuryLet renowned astronomer and presenter Mark Thompson take you on a thrilling journey into the realms of scientific discovery. An extraordinary fusion of entertainment and education for February half-term. £17 - £19.
Jon Courtenay: Bigger
The Met Market Street, BuryThe winner of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent comes to The Met with his brand-new show! Join Jon for his biggest show yet jam-packed with the very best in music, comedy and entertainment.
Legends of Steam
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryCelebrate the crowning glory of British industry, personified by these three incredible and iconic mainline steam locomotives - BR Standard, Class 7, 70000 ‘Britannia’, LNER, A4, 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’ & LMS, Jubilee Class, 45690 ‘Leander’. These locomotives will be running an intensive public timetable for the whole three days. Various prices.
Storm the Castle
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, Bury4079 “Pendennis Castle” will be visiting the East Lancashire Railway in Spring 2024, courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre, as part of her 100th anniversary celebrations! This historic steam locomotive was built in 1924 for the Great Western Railway and was well known for easily outperforming its rivals in speed and efficiency. Standard fares apply.
Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryYour adventure includes a steam train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends, with colourful characters, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities. £17.50 - £21.
Nick Cope’s Family Show
The Met Market Street, BuryNick Cope is a children's musician and songwriter who ignites children’s imaginations with his songs and animations. His CBeebies show Nick Cope’s Popcast has won him fans across the UK. Ages 3+. 11am & 2pm.
The Jerseys
The Met Market Street, BuryJoin The Jerseys as they celebrate the timeless music of the one-hundred-million album selling Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. £28, concs £26.
Vintage 1940s Weekend
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryIn 2024, the weekend is going to centre around the social and musical backdrop of life in Britain in the 1940s. We want to recreate the hope, the celebrations and the music of those bygone days, as well as the enormous pride everyone felt and continues to feel for the British and Allied forces for their sacrifice.
Fish and Chip Special at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryYou can enjoy a slap-up meal of fish n’ chips served to you on-board a heritage train, between Bury, Heywood and Rawtenstall. Your ticket covers a whole day of travel to explore the line and nearby Bury Transport Museum. Adult £31, child £16.50.
Autumn Steam Gala
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryAnother celebration of all things diesel powered, featuring iconic locomotives from this highly regarded home fleet. The event will see diesel services running an intensive passenger timetable throughout.
Annual Diesel Multi Unit Gala
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryFans of railcars won’t want to miss the annual diesel multiple unit gala. Usually seen supporting their larger cousins, this event sees the diminutive DMUs take centre stage.
Murder Mystery Nights
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryThe East Lancashire Railway's Murder Mystery evenings are the perfect way to enjoy delicious food and an evening of murder, puzzles, questioning and solving the ultimate "whodunnit".
Reach for the pie!
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryKeen to find a way to unwind after a hectic Christmas? We’ve got you covered with our relaxing Mince Pie Train. Every visitor travelling on a heritage train along the Irwell Valley on this date will be given their very own mince pie, compliments of the ELR.
Legends of Steam with Tornado
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryClimb aboard for the first large scale steam event of the year. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind a strong line-up of express steam locomotives.
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.
Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life
The Met Market Street, BuryThis performance is more than just a series of jokes; it's a heartfelt journey through the joys, sorrows, and hilarity of life, delivered with Justin's characteristic charisma and warmth.
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.
Flook: Celebrating 30 years in 2025!
The Met Market Street, BuryThe iconic, ground-breaking Irish/English folk group returns to Bury. Thirty years after their first gig together, they continue to inspire and enchant audiences of all ages. £24-£26.
The Secret Storytelling Club
The Met Market Street, BuryThe Secret Storytelling Club invites you to an unforgettable evening of captivating tales, spine tingling songs, and thought-provoking conversations.
G2 Definitive Genesis
The Met Market Street, BuryG2 Definitive Genesis pay tribute to Genesis’ four-man “Seconds Out” era, whilst also dipping back into the earlier Gabriel years. G2 are currently celebrating their 25th anniversary year of playing classic 1970s Genesis.
Bury Agricultural Show
Burrs Country Park BuryWith livestock competitions and demonstrations, educational exhibitions, hands-on activities, delicious food, and much more, this event is a true celebration of the land and the people who work it. Adult £8, child £4.
Nanna Mo’s Botox and Bum Lifts
The Met Market Street, BuryAfter doing an online course in cosmetic procedures Nanna Mo has started earning a few quid by giving Botox jabs and Brazilian butt lifts to the fellow residents of her care home. A New Comedy by MaD Theatre Company. £14/£16.
Arctic Numpties
The Met Market Street, BuryExperience the ultimate Arctic Monkeys tribute with Yorkshire's own Arctic Numpties! This passionate band meticulously recreates the Sheffield icons' sound and look, covering hits from all seven albums. £18/£20.
Beatles Complete
The Met Market Street, BuryFollowing last year’s triumphant sell-out show at The Met, Beatles Complete return to Bury for another night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. £21.50 - £23.50.
Day Out with Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryTake a trip on Sodor’s number one tank engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt on this spectacular day out with Thomas. It’s all aboard the famous blue steam train for a magical ride on Thomas the Tank Engine. Adult £24.97, child £14.85.
First Thursday Comedy
The Met Market Street, BuryHilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Freddy Quinne, Sully O’Sullivan, Sam Ayinde and MC Hayley Ellis.
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.
HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS
East Lancashire Railway 23a Bolton St, BuryAre you ready for a fang-tastically frightening time on board the Halloween Ghost Trains? Count Brian the Vampire, his trusted henchman Bogeye and the whole monster squad are just dying to meet you at the East Lancashire Railway to celebrate the Year of the BAT this October!