Grab your wizard robes and get ready for an epic adventure at the Wizard Academy!
27 July, 14 August, 29 October
Join the delightfully wacky professors as they reveal the secrets of real magic. Here’s what awaits you during this spellbinding experience.
Master the Art of Magic
Learn poweful incantation and perfect your wand-waving skills!
Use your imagination and learn how to soar through the skies on a broomstick.
Discover the proper way to greet mystical creatures.
Magic – there’s nobody that can do magic better than you!
Take care of a real dragon egg – who knows what might hatch?
Meet the Wizard’s Fantastical Familiars
Felix the Phoenix – Rising in a blaze of glory!
Reggie the Rat – Small but mighty.
Cutie the Cat – This kitty has some serious magic.
Twoo the Owl – Learn how to talk like an owl.
A Snufflewump – What is it? You’ll have to find out!
And if you’re lucky… maybe even a Dragon!
Get ready for a whirlwind of spells, creatures and magical mayhem, because at Wizard Academy, the impossible is just the beginning!
Food and drink will be available to purchase from our café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station and from the Rawtenstall Buffet.
| Adult | Adult with under 2 on knee | Child | Book Now |
| £20 | £20 | £17.50 | Book Now |
Departure Times
It is recommended you arrive 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.
FAQs
The Wizarding Adventure is based onboard the steam train.
This event is suitable for all ages, however specifically those between 5 – 12 will get the most from this experience.
Yes, we have marked out an accessible route to avoid the steps to our platform. Please note we do not have lifts located at Bury Bolton Street Station.
Yes we have a café on platform 3 & 4 serving pies, sandwiches and hot & cold drinks. Located on Platform 2 we have our family friendly Trackside pub serving traditional pub grub and a kid’s menu.
You are also more than welcome to bring a picnic and eat this on board.
We have FREE parking at Heywood Station (please note that the Green Timetable does not run up to Heywood so there will be no parking on those dates), you can start your journey here and use your ticket to gain access to the most suitable train to get you to Bolton Street Station on time for the start of your event stated on your ticket.
Please CLICK HERE to view our timetable.
There are multiple council owned car parks within walking distance of Bury Bolton Street Station, all of which are chargeable. Please factor in enough time to ensure you arrive on time.
Please see this link for details: CLICK HERE
These are the closest car parks to us:
- Bolton Street Station, BL9 0LQ
- The Castle, BL9 0EY (entrance on Bolton Street)
- Castle Leisure, Lower bank St, Bury BL9 0EZ
Yes you can, just show your ticket upon entry.
Dogs are not permitted to attend this event, excluding service dogs.
While every effort is made to operate advertised services with the scheduled locomotive, the Company reserves the right to substitute the advertised locomotive with another heritage locomotive (steam or diesel) at its discretion and without prior notice.
Substitutions may be necessary for reasons including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions (e.g., high fire risk), mechanical issues, operational constraints, or safety considerations.
Such substitutions shall not constitute a significant alteration of the service and do not entitle passengers to a refund, partial refund, compensation, or transfer, provided the advertised journey, catering provision (if applicable), and other core elements of the experience are fulfilled with reasonable care and skill.
By purchasing a ticket, passengers accept that locomotive substitutions are a recognised possibility inherent to the operation of heritage railways and do not diminish the service’s overall value when delivered per these terms.
