Spring at East Lancashire Railway - The East Lancashire Railway

Get ready to spring into new adventures this Half Term at the East Lancashire Railway!

We’re kicking things into high gear with the live music spectacular that is Vintage Vibes, which is shaping up to be an incredible weekend. We think it’s going to be the perfect event if you want to take advantage of the increasingly sunny weather.

We have a new round of Adventure Days lined up for the little ones. We’ll be welcoming those wacky wizards, dynamite dinos and vile villains. If you haven’t already, now would also be the perfect time to take advantage of our Kids Go Free offer, which will help you save money on non-event days.

If you feel like going on an adventure of a more culinary nature we also have a number of Dining Experiences available, as well as food offerings at our own Trackside and Buffer Stops bars.

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Vintage Vibes

Sat 24 & Sun 25 May

Join us for a brand-new event and unite with like-minded music lovers to celebrate the iconic tracks of times gone by. Featuring performances from the original Real Thing, an Abba Tribute Show from supergroup Masters of the Scene, Motown Marvel Jackie Marie and more. There will also be plenty of food and drink so you can keep the good vibes going.

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Dinosaur Adventure

Wed 28 May

Get together with a Triceratops or tickle a tiny T-Rex under the chin on this roar-some interactive adventure. You’ll spend the day with a crew of funky fossilists and their baby dino buddies and learn all there is to know about your prehistoric pals on board a heritage train.

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The Wizarding Adventure

Thu 29 May

Sign up to the spellbinding school of sorcery and take a wonderful whistle stop tour of the Wizard Academy. The wacky wizarding teachers need your help on an enchanting quest of epic proportions, and on the way you will learn everything you need to know to become a true maestro of magic.

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Villain Academy

Fri 30 May

Unleash your inner evildoer and join a team of diabolical, devious and downright dastardly villains on board a heritage train ride. They will teach you all the baddie basics, from mastering your evil laugh and your dramatic villain entrance to becoming a professional pirate, and more.

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Kids Go Free

Celebrate Railway 200 with our free ticket offer for children. Each paying Adult is entitled to up to two free Child One Day Rovers of Full Line Returns for 3 – 15 year olds, with additional Child tickets available to purchase. This offer only applies to an adult ticket on non-event dates.

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Gin Tasting

Fri 13 Jun, Sat 16 Aug

The grown-ups might not get the week off during Half Term, but we’ve got something for them to look forward to in the Summer! Join the experts from Kwoff on a voyage of exploration through the botanical world of fine gins. These evening experiences are perfect to share with friends of loved ones.

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Mid Week Lunch

Wed 28 May. Wed 4 Jun

Let the whole family enjoy a fabulous Mid-Week treat. This two course feast is great value for money and an ideal way to break up a day adventuring up and down the Irwell Valley. It’s also suitable for children so you can even bring your little ones along with you.

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The Trackside

If there’s one thing we know about exploring, it’s best to do it on a full stomach. Thankfully the railway is host to an incredible bar and restaurant – The Trackside. Located at the heart of all the action on Bury Station Platform, this traditional pub is the perfect pit stop no matter which stage of your journey you’re at.

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Buffer Stops

Another must see stopping point along the ELR line, the quaint little Buffer Stops is cozily nestled within Rawtenstall Station, and even incorporates part of the traditional waiting room into its seating area. The bar offers an ever changing selection of quality ales, ciders and perries.

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