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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024 to 17 March 2024
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 2024 to 17 March 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
10 April 2024 to 28 April 2024
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 2024 to 28 April 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
11 April 2024
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 2024
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 2024 to 3 May 2024
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 2024 to 3 May 2024.
https://themet.org.uk/
25 May 2024 to 27 May 2024
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 2024 to 27 May 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
20 July 2024 to 21 July 2024
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 2024 to 21 July 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
13 September 2024 to 14 September 2024
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 2024 to 14 September 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
9 November 2024 to 10 November 2024
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 2024 to 10 November 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
23 November 2024 to 13 December 2024
Murder Mystery Nights
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
The 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".
£89.90.
23 November 2024 to 13 December 2024.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
26 December 2024
Reach for the pie!
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Keen 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.
All day.
https://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/
14 March to 16 March
Legends of Steam with Tornado
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Climb 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.
14 March to 16 March.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
9 April
The Wizarding Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
One 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.
All day.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
10 April to 28 May
The Dino Adventure
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Join 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.
10 April to 28 May.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
18 April to 19 April
Peter Rabbit at Easter
Bury Transport Museum, Bolton St Station, Castlecroft Goods Warehouse,,
Bury
Come 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.
18 April to 19 April.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
29 April
Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
This 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.
£18.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
24 May to 25 May
Travel through time, one vibe at a time.
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Unite 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.
24 May to 25 May.
www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
5 June
Flook: Celebrating 30 years in 2025!
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
The 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.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
27 June
The Secret Storytelling Club
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
The Secret Storytelling Club invites you to an unforgettable evening of captivating tales, spine tingling songs, and thought-provoking conversations.
£22.
7:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
28 June
G2 Definitive Genesis
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
G2 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.
£27.
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
themet.org.uk
29 June
Bury Agricultural Show
Burrs Country Park ,
Bury
With 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.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
buryagricultural.org.uk
3 July
Nanna Mo’s Botox and Bum Lifts
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
After 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.
7:30 pm.
themet.org.uk
4 July
Arctic Numpties
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Experience 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.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
11 July
Beatles Complete
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Following 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.
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
themet.org.uk
2 August to 3 August
Day Out with Thomas at East Lancashire Railway
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. Adult £24.97, child £14.85.
2 August to 3 August.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
7 August
First Thursday Comedy
The Met, Market Street,
Bury
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Freddy Quinne, Sully O’Sullivan, Sam Ayinde and MC Hayley Ellis.
£14.
8:00 pm.
themet.org.uk
12 September to 14 September
Railway 200Yrs Celebration Weekend
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
East 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.
12 September to 14 September.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk
30 October to 1 November
HALLOWEEN GHOST TRAINS
East Lancashire Railway, 23a Bolton St,
Bury
Are 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!
30 October to 1 November.
eastlancsrailway.org.uk