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East Lancashire Railway

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East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancs Railway is a mainly steam hauled service between Heywood, Bury - Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall. This popular steam railway offers a day out for all the family, get all trimmings you expect on a railway (tunnels, level crossings etc).
You can break your journey at any station to visit the shops, Dickensian Ramsbottom or the fabulous Bury Market, rejoin the East Lancs Railway and complete your journey. Ideal place for the family whatever the weather.
Santa Specials, Day Out with Thomas are some of the events held all year.
Please visit their website www.east-lancs-rly.co.uk for ticket prices and timetables.

Opening Times

Opening 1 Jan 2006 - 31 Dec 2010

Day Opening Times
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00

Events

Friday, 23rd May 2008 - Monday, 26th May 2008

1940s Wartime Weekend
more info

Friday, 1st August 2008 - Friday, 3rd October 2008

Day Out With Thomas
more info

Saturday, 4th October 2008 - Sunday, 5th October 2008

Day Out With Thomas
more info

Saturday, 18th October 2008 - Sunday, 19th October 2008

Diesel Gala Week at East Lancs Railway
more info

Saturday, 25th October 2008 - Sunday, 26th October 2008

Autumn Steam Event with Steam Nightrider
more info

Saturday, 29th November 2008 - Wednesday, 24th December 2008

Santa Specials on the East Lancashire Railway
more info

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult Ticketfrom £3.00 to £7.20 per ticket
Child Ticketfrom £2.00 to £4.80 per ticket

Road Directions

Situated off Bury Road [A682] Access just before the roundabout in the centre of Rawtenstall.

Public Transport Directions

Bus services: 464 Bus Route serving Rochdale - Accrington, X43 from Manchester to Rawtenstall centre. 483 from Bury to Rawtenstall bus station. A short [5 min] walk from the bus station.

 Facilities

  • Disabled Access/Toilets
  • Indoor
  • Open All Year
  • Outdoor
  • Picnic Area

Parking & Transport

  • Coaches Welcome

 Contact Info

East Lancashire Railway
Bolton Street Station
Bolton Street
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 0EY
Tel: 0161 764 7790
Email
Website

 What's Nearby

Within miles
Blackpool