Experiences
A wide range of experiences are available, for a family day out or to celebrate a special occasion. There is also a wide range of general events such as steam galas, children's events, and themed weekends to explore.
- All
- Drive a Train
- Dining Experience
- Fish & Chips
- Father Christmas Event
- All Dates
- Mar 2023
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- Dec 2024
50th Anniversary Pullman
Celebrating 50 years since HRH Duchess of Kent officially opened the NYMR on 1st May 1973.
Celebrating 50 years since HRH Duchess of Kent officially opened the NYMR on 1st May 1973. Join us for a drinks reception from 12:00 pm to kick start the celebrations before taking your seat onboard. Our special 50th Anniversary menu features a delicious seasonal three-course lunch, cooked and served onboard our Pullman Dining Train. View Menu These return services depart from Grosmont Station (YO22 5QE) and travel along our 18 mile heritage line to Pickering Station and back. Total visit time is approx. 2hr 35m.
- Dates
- 4th May 2023 - 7th May 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Spring Moorlander
Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience through the stunning North York Moors National Park. Sit back and relax onboard whilst you enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family.
This spring experience a delicious seasonal three-course meal, cooked and served onboard our Pullman Dining Train as you traverse our 18-mile heritage line through the stunning North York Moors National Park. View Menu These return services depart from Grosmont Station (YO22 5QE) and travel along our 18 mile heritage line to Pickering Station and back. Total visit time is approx. 2hr 35m. Lunch Dining Dates Departs 12:30 pm from Grosmont Station (YO22 5QE) Evening Dining Dates Departs 7:15 pm from Grosmont Station (YO22 5QE)
- Dates
- 8th June 2023 - 11th June 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Afternoon Tea
Enjoy the great tradition of Afternoon Tea with friends & family aboard our Pullman Dining Train this summer.
Enjoy the great tradition of Afternoon Tea with friends & family aboard our Pullman Dining Train this summer. View Menu These return services depart from Grosmont Station (YO22 5QE) and travel along our 18 mile heritage line to Pickering Station and back. Total visit time is approx. 2hr 35m.
- Dates
- 15th June 2023 - 18th June 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fish and Chip Train
Evening Fish and Chips takeaway from Dungeness
Your Steam hauled train will take you from New Romney to Dungeness where you will be served your takeaway fish and chips. You can sit in the garden pr on the train to eat your food before the return journey to New Romney. Other meal choices will be available. The train will depart New Romney at 6.30 and return at 8.15 giving you around 40 mins at Dungeness.
- Date
- 15th July 2023
- Event Type
- Fish & Chips
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
First Class Experience
Travel in our first class dining carriage while enjoying a slice of cake with tea or coffee served at your seat.
Travel in style this summer with our new First Class Experience ticket. Take your seats in our first class carriage, Martha, before the train departs for a 55 minute round trip through the Avon Valley. First you’ll head north to our station at Oldland Common. Next you’ll travel back south onto the more scenic part of your journey to our station at Avon Riverside before returning to Bitton. At either end of the line you’re welcome to disembark and watch the locomotive running round to the other end of the train. During the journey, our First Class Steward will offer you a choice of cakes served with tea or coffee. A full bar is also available for the purchase of any alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks you may wish to enjoy during your journey. Ticket Prices: Adults: £18 Concessions: £17 Children: £15
- Date
- 2nd August 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Yorkshire Day
Celebrate Yorkshire Day on board our Pullman Dining Train as our Head Chef showcases the very best locally sourced produce from God's own Country, Yorkshire!
Celebrate Yorkshire Day on board our Pullman Dining Train as our Head Chef showcases the very best locally sourced produce from God's own Country, Yorkshire! These return services depart from Grosmont Station (YO22 5QE) and travel along our 18 mile heritage line to Pickering Station and back. Total visit time is approx. 2hr 35m.
- Dates
- 3rd August 2023 - 6th August 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
The Pines Express
The Pines Express was the Manchester to Bournemouth long-distance service that ran daily through Bitton between 1910 and 1962. Join us onboard our 13:15 departure during 2022 and enjoy three-course regional menus inspired by the locations you would have passed through.
The Pines Express was the Manchester to Bournemouth long-distance service that ran daily through Bitton between 1910 and 1962. Join us onboard our 13:15 departure during 2022 and enjoy three-course regional menus inspired by the locations you would have passed through. • 3 April – Northern Soul (Manchester & Lancashire) • 1 May – All Change at Crewe (Cheshire) • 5 June – A Midlands Medley (West Midlands & Staffordshire) • 10 July – Along the Severn (Gloucestershire) • 7 August – Cider & Apples (Somerset) • 28 August – A trip to the Seaside (Dorset)
- Date
- 27th August 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Afternoon High Tea
Enjoy a welcoming glass of local Three Choirs sparkling wine followed by an Afternoon High Tea of finger sandwiches followed by freshly made homemade scones and a selection of dainty cakes.
What better way is there to enjoy a classic Afternoon High Tea? Enjoy a welcoming glass of local Three Choirs sparkling wine followed by an Afternoon High Tea of finger sandwiches followed by freshly made homemade scones and a selection of dainty cakes. Plus a selection of teas or filter coffee.
- Date
- 28th August 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Summer Moorlander
This summer experience a delicious seasonal three-course meal, cooked and served onboard our Pullman Dining Train as you traverse our 18-mile heritage line through the stunning North York Moors National Park.
This summer experience a delicious seasonal three-course meal, cooked and served onboard our Pullman Dining Train as you traverse our 18-mile heritage line through the stunning North York Moors National Park. These return services depart from Grosmont Station (YO22 5QE) and travel along our 18 mile heritage line to Pickering Station and back. Total visit time is approx. 2hr 35m.
- Dates
- 31st August 2023 - 3rd September 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Fish & Chips
Enjoy a classic meal of freshly battered Cod and Chips served on our dinig train
Enjoy a classic meal of freshly battered Cod and Chips served with a wedge of lemon, mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce (or battered sausage and chips served with mushy peas). Followed by Lemon cheesecake or Fresh fruit salad dessert.
- Date
- 2nd September 2023
- Event Type
- Fish & Chips
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
"Epping Fryer" Evening Dining Train
If you're looking for somewhere unusual to have a delicious supper of Fish and Chips then the Epping Ongar Railway's Epping Fryer dining train is the perfect place for you.
We can cater for singles, couples, families and even larger groups who want to celebrate a special anniversary, birthday or just a great time with friends. Enjoy a scrumptious meal of Fish and Chips on board one of our heritage trains as you journey through the Essex countryside. This is our most popular dining option, so book early to avoid disappointment!
- Date
- 9th September 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Event Type
- Fish & Chips
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
"Epping Fryer" Lunchtime Dining Train
If you're looking for somewhere unusual to have a lunchtime outing accompanied by Fish and Chips, then the Epping Ongar Railway's Epping Fryer dining train is the perfect place for you.
We can cater for singles, couples, families and even larger groups who want to celebrate a special anniversary, birthday or just a great time with friends. Enjoy a scrumptious meal of Fish and Chips on board one of our heritage trains as you journey through the Essex countryside. This is our most popular dining option, so book early to avoid disappointment!
- Date
- 16th September 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Event Type
- Fish & Chips
- Location
- Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Sunset Diner
Enjoy the sunset while dining at Dungeness
Your special train will take you from New Romney to Dungeness where you will enjoy a three course meal looking out over the landscape and hopefully capturing a great sunset. There will be welcoming drinks at New Romney before your train departs for Dungeness at 6.30pm.
- Date
- 23rd September 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- New Romney Station, Littlestone Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8PL, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Bitton Belle
Our classic roast lunch dining train. Enjoy a classic two course roast dinner and all the trimmings.
Our classic roast lunch dining train. Enjoy a classic two course roast dinner and all the trimmings. £36 per adult and £30 per child Trains depart at 1.15pm on 27 Mar, 17 Apr, 30 Apr, 4 June, 9 July, 6 Aug & 27 Aug
- Date
- 24th September 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Footplate Experience 2 - Drive a Diesel Train
Drive a diesel locomotive under guidance of qualified instructors
Drive and act as 'secondman' on one of our resident BR Class 31 diesel locomotives, hauling empty passenger coaches. This is a half day experience where you will also get to act as shunter and guard. Light refreshments provided.
- Date
- 13th October 2023
- Event Type
- Drive a Train
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Footplate Experience 1 - Drive a Steam Train
Drive and fire a steam locomotive under guidance of qualified instructors
Drive and fire a steam locomotive under guidance of qualified instructors with a 2.5 hour experience. Light refreshments provided
- Date
- 14th October 2023
- Event Type
- Drive a Train
- Location
- Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Footplate Experience
Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty.
Ever fancied experiencing the thrill of riding on the footplate of a steam loco? Here is your chance to have a full day on the footplate of one of our two steam locos, either Lady Augusta or Bunty. Your day starts with a safety briefing complete with a tour of Heatherslaw sheds and yard. You will then be introduced to your loco with full instructions on how a steam locomotive works, how to drive, fire and prepare the loco for the day's operation. Once we have cleaned, polished and raised steam you and your instructor will attach the loco to the service train (8 coaches), then complete 5 full round trips to Etal. Included in the day is a packed lunch from BOES across at Heatherslaw Mill. The last task of the day is to ensure the loco is ready for the following day's service. Your experience includes a full round trip for up to 4 people on one of your trains. Start 08:30 finish 16:30, minimum age 18. Available on selected Fridays and Saturdays, April, May, June, September and October For full terms and conditions and how to book please go to our website and click shop https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/shop
- Dates
- 20th October 2023 - 21st October 2023
- Event Type
- Drive a Train
- Location
- Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Ghost train
A scary trip along the line with ghosts and other creepy characters!
The Ghost train will be making its way through the dark evening hours of Friday 28th and Saturday 29th October 2022. Bookings will open from 1st August. But be careful: There are rumours that Dracula has been stirring in his grave...!
- Dates
- 27th October 2023 - 28th October 2023
- Location
- Dufftown Station, Station Road, Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4BA, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Autumn Moorlander
This autumn experience a delicious seasonal three-course lunch, cooked and served onboard our Pullman Dining Train as you traverse our 18-mile heritage line through the stunning North York Moors National Park
This autumn experience a delicious seasonal three-course lunch, cooked and served onboard our Pullman Dining Train as you traverse our 18-mile heritage line through the stunning North York Moors National Park. These return services depart from Grosmont Station (YO22 5QE) and travel along our 18 mile heritage line to Pickering Station and back. Total visit time is approx. 2hr 35m.
- Dates
- 2nd November 2023 - 5th November 2023
- Event Type
- Dining Experience
- Location
- 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away
Santa Special
Ride behind one of our steam locomotives from Heatherslaw to the 'North Pole' Station to meet Santa
Passengers have the choice of travelling on the 11:00am, 11:40am, 12:20pm, 13:00pm, 13:40pm, or 14:20pm train. Tickets must be pre-booked and paid for in advance. Ride from Heatherslaw to the North Pole Station, refreshments (at BOES cafe) and gift from Santa are all included in the price of £19 per person. Babies under 12 months travel free. Book here https://www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/santa-specials
- Dates
- 16th December 2023 - 17th December 2023
- Event Type
- Father Christmas Event
- Location
- Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill On Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ, GB
- Distance
- 0 away