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There’s always something exciting happening on the East Lancashire Railway

Find yourself asking “are there any great children’s events near me”? Perhaps you’re looking for a treat for the children or something to do over half term. We pack our calendar with fantastic events all year round – from summer spectaculars to a magical Christmas journey. If you’re planning to visit for a special event, you’ll find all the details here.

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Family Events

Day Out with Thomas

It’s all aboard the famous blue steam train for a magical ride on Thomas the Tank Engine

The Wizarding Adventure

Get your wands ready for a wacky wizard adventure!

Vintage 1940s Weekend

Party like it’s 1949!

1940s Weekend Man And Woman Close

Villain Academy

Join a rogue’s gallery of vile villains on a journey to complete a dastardly quest.

Travel to Wonderland

Take a trip down the rabbit hole for a wondrous adventure.

The Dino Adventure

Take a time travelling safari to meet a herd of baby dinosaurs!

Dinky Dinosaur Adventure Group Photo

Peppa Pig Family Fun Day

Join everyone’s favourite cheeky little piggy.

Halloween Ghost Trains

It’s the year of the Pumpkin! Dare you face the Pumpkin King on the Halloween Ghost Train?

Weekend Events

Fish and Chip Special

Chip off the old block!

Race the Train

Born to run (against a train)!

Bury Agricultural Show

The popular Bury Agricultural Show returns for another year.

Ramsbottom Festival

The ELR is proud to sponsor this year’s Ramsbottom Festival!

Classic Car Show

Good Car-ma!

World Black Pudding Throwing Championships

Pudding the “ham” in “C-ham-pion”!

Steam Events

Storm the Castle

Visit a castle without all the hassle!

Autumn Steam Gala

The last large scale steam event of the year!

Diesel Events

Summer Diesel Gala

Diesel powered fun in the sun!

Autumn Diesel Gala

The crunch of fallen leaves and the roar of Diesel Engines,

DMU Gala

The day (or two) of the DMU. It’s time these railcars took their turn in the spotlight.

Other Events

Mince Pie Special

Reach for the pie!

Whisky Chaser

Whisky in the (Rail) Car-o!

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