12 November 2022 to 13 November 2022
DMU WEEKEND
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Once again the humble DMU takes the limelight for our DMU Weekend. These engines may be small, but they’re packed with power and personality! This event is always a lot of fun, so don’t miss out.
12 November 2022 to 13 November 2022.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
19 November 2022 to 17 December 2022
CREATIVE CATCH-UP
Bury Art Museum, Moss Street,
Bury
A free casual creative session where you can bring along your current art projects to share or get inspired and make marks with materials provided. This is a relaxed opportunity to feel encouraged and get arty for all ages. Monthly sessions. 19th Nov & 17th Dec. Free.
19 November 2022 to 17 December 2022.
26 November 2022 to 24 December 2022
SANTA’S SPECIALS 2022
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Kick 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.
26 November 2022 to 24 December 2022.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
26 November 2022
DRAWING FROM STRATCH
Bury Art Museum, Moss Street,
Bury
A 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.
£25.
10:30 am to 1:00 pm.
https://buryartmuseum.co.uk/
2 December 2022 to 23 December 2022
CHRISTMAS DINNER
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Indulge 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.
£64.50.
2 December 2022 to 23 December 2022.
www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
7 April 2023
The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
It’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.
All day.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
9 April 2023 to 10 April 2023
PETER RABBIT FAMILY FUN DAY
Bury Transport Museum, Bolton St Station, Castlecroft Goods Warehouse,,
Bury
That 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.
9 April 2023 to 10 April 2023.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
27 May 2023 to 29 May 2023
1940s Weekend
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
We’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.
27 May 2023 to 29 May 2023.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
29 June 2023 to 1 July 2023
Summer Diesel Gala
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
The 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.
29 June 2023 to 1 July 2023.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
30 September 2023 to 1 October 2023
Day out with Thomas
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Take 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.
30 September 2023 to 1 October 2023.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
26 October 2023 to 28 October 2023
Halloween Ghost Trains
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Creeps, 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.
26 October 2023 to 28 October 2023.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
2 November 2023
COMEDY NIGHT
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the first thursday of every month. With Mark Nelson, Louis Burgess, Stuart Thomas and MC Dave Longley.
£14.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
2 November 2023
Ultimate Coldplay
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Expect all the biggest hits spanning Coldplay’s two decade back-catalogue including Paradise, Fix You, Viva la Vida, My Universe and Yellow.
£22.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
4 November 2023 to 5 November 2023
Gruffalo Family Fun Day
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Meet 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.
4 November 2023 to 5 November 2023.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
10 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
Bury Beer Festival 2023
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Derby 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.
£8.
10 November 2023 to 11 November 2023.
themet.org.uk
25 November 2023 to 24 December 2023
Santa Specials
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Steam 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.
25 November 2023 to 24 December 2023.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
26 November 2023
Mostly Autumn
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Progressive rock band Mostly Autumn take inspiration from the classic sounds of seventies rock, whilst also taking the music forward into the future. £20 - £24.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
8 December 2023 to 26 December 2023
Aladdin
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Aladdin 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.
8 December 2023 to 26 December 2023.
themet.org.uk
10 December 2023
The Albion Christmas Band
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
An evening of traditional English Christmas songs, music and lighthearted fun from folk stars Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, Kellie While and Simon Care.
£27.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
11 January
The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition 2024
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Presented 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.
£14.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
12 January
Limehouse Lizzy
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide.
£24.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
27 January
Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Jean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits.
£21.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
19 February
Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Let 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.
2:30 pm.
themet.org.uk
29 February
Jon Courtenay: Bigger
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
The 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.
£19.50.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
15 March to 17 March
Legends of Steam
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Celebrate 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.
15 March to 17 March.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
10 April to 28 April
Storm the Castle
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
4079 “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.
10 April to 28 April.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
11 April
Travel to Wonderland
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Your 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.
All day.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
13 April
Nick Cope’s Family Show
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Nick 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.
£18.
All day.
https://themet.org.uk/
2 May to 3 May
The Jerseys
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Join The Jerseys as they celebrate the timeless music of the one-hundred-million album selling Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. £28, concs £26.
2 May to 3 May.
https://themet.org.uk/
25 May to 27 May
Vintage 1940s Weekend
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
In 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.
25 May to 27 May.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
20 July to 21 July
Fish and Chip Special at East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
You 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.
20 July to 21 July.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
13 September to 14 September
Autumn Steam Gala
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Another 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.
13 September to 14 September.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
9 November to 10 November
Annual Diesel Multi Unit Gala
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Fans 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.
9 November to 10 November.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/