Bury is a busy market town just beyond the Lancashire border, closely tied to the heritage of the East Lancashire Railway. Bolton Street Station is a key focal point, with its preserved platforms, booking office and gift shop, while across the road the Bury Transport Museum is housed in a former goods warehouse, showcasing vehicles and stories from the region’s transport past.
The town itself offers plenty to see and do, with Bury Market a major draw, known for its wide range of stalls and local specialities, including the famous Bury Black Pudding. Alongside the market, you’ll find museums, galleries and theatres adding to the cultural mix, as well as shopping centres and independent stores, making Bury a popular stop for both heritage and retail.
Reach bury from Rawtenstall in Lancashire, travelling on the East Lancashire Railway line.
October is here and soon the weekends will be full of Halloween fun, but before the pumpkin picking and spooky stories take over, this weekend is easing you into the month gently.
Nestled deep in the heart of the Irwell Valley, the East Lancashire Railway spans 12 miles of beautiful Lancastrian scenery and over a century of rich history.
Read MoreEnjoy first class service and fine dining behind one of our historic steam engines whilst journeying through the charming Lancashire countryside soaking up the picturesque panoramas as you go.
Read MoreThe East Lancashire Railway provides a memorable and quirky wedding experience, with a wide range of options and locations from receptions aboard dining trains and the luxury Observation Saloon to photo opportunities on the footplate.
Read MoreThe industrial heritage of the north west is brought to life before your very eyes.
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Date: 9th Oct 2026
All the spoof and silliness along with fine dining and more madness and mayhem, what could possibly go wrong?What's Included?A traditional locomotive hauled journey in Pullman style carriages along our heritage railway. Ent...
Read MoreDate: 16th Oct 2026
Enjoy a Chippy Tea from the comfort of a Mark I as the "Irwell Valley Fryer" Fish and Chip special returns on Friday 16th October.Hauled by guest locomotive GWR Pannier No. 7714, the train departs from Bury Bolton Street at 17:35, retu...
Read MoreDate: 17th Oct 2026
Soak in the unique atmosphere of an evening/night-time goods service. Experience the railway from the veranda of a brake van as the sun sets over the Irwell Valley.
Read MoreDates: 16th Oct 2026 - 18th Oct 2026
It's the last large scale steam event of the year, so make sure to mark it in your calendar!Climb aboard for a weekend of steam powered glory. This is your chance to ride up and down the line behind the railway's incredible home fleet,...
Read MoreDates: 16th Oct 2026 - 18th Oct 2026
Experience the Autumn Steam Gala from the best seats in the house!Brake van rides are available for all three days of the event, offering a chance to travel on the veranda of a brake van for a return trip between Bury and Ramsbottom.
Read MoreDates: 17th Oct 2026 - 18th Oct 2026
Experience the East Lancashire Railway from the footplate! See first hand the work needed by our footplate crew to keep our intensive gala service moving.Footplate rides commence at Bury Bolton Street Station, with locomoti...
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