Travel to Wonderland
You’re late, you’re late, for a very important date! It’s time to take a tumble down the Rabbit Hole for a curious adventure through Wonderland with Alice and her friends.
During this weird and wonderful interactive experience you’ll meet the surreal inhabitants of this bizarre place.
Your adventure includes a steam train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour Wonderland experience with colourful characters, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities
It’s the perfect adventure for the whole family.
What’s Included
- One return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall hauled by a genuine steam powered train.
- An approximately two-hour Wonderland experience with colourful characters
- Alice in Wonderland themed activities
- Plenty of photo opportunities
- Make your day complete with a trip to Bury Transport Museum, sited just across the road from Bury Bolton Street Station.
Food and drink will be available to purchase from our café on Platform ¾ at Bury Bolton Street Station and from the Rawtenstall Buffet.
Dates
9, 30 August 2024
Departure Times
It is recommended you arrive 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.
Tickets
- Key:
- Good
- Limited
- Few left
FAQs
The Travel to Wonderland 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, 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
Your journey will last approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Yes you can, just show your ticket upon entry.
Dogs are not permitted to attend this event, excluding service dogs.
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