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Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway @ East Lancs Railway

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All aboard a day of adventure!

Activities


Join Thomas the Tank Engine for a day of adventure at East Lancashire Railway! All aboard a train ride with Thomas, say Hello to Sir Topham Hatt and join Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of fun.

There will be lots to enjoy all day, including:

• A ride behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
• Meet Diesel
• Singalongs and performances from Rusty & Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt
• Play Pod with Thomas & Friends activities
• Thomas & Friends Themed Scavenger Hunt
• Thomas & Friends Garden Games
• Fun Fair Rides
• Balloon Modelling
• Face Painting
• Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child

FAQs


How long are the Thomas rides?
All Thomas rides are approximately 45 minutes long.

Do I need to book my Thomas ride?
Yes, please book your preferred time and seat. One Thomas ride is permitted per ticket and you must only board the train at the time that you have prebooked.

What does my Day Out with Thomas ticket include?
Your ticket includes ALL the activities included in the activity section above.

Will there be other Thomas & Friends characters at the event?
Yes. Diesel, Sir Topham Hatt and Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty will also be there!

Do children under two require a ticket?
No, children under two sitting on a parent or guardian’s lap attend for free and do not require a ticket on the Thomas train.

Are children under two allocated a seat on the train?
No, children under two are not allocated a seat on the train and should be sat on a parent or guardian’s lap. If you would like an allocated seat for a child under two, please select a child ticket.

Can I stay all day?
Yes, activities are available to visitors all day. Please visit the East Lancashire Railway’s website for exact timings for each day. Remember you must be ready to board the Thomas train at your prebooked time slot (this is printed on your e-ticket).

Will there be other trains available to travel on?
Yes. In addition to your Thomas train ride, you can explore the full route of the East Lancashire Railway, between Heywood and Rawtenstall. Travel is included with your Day Out With Thomas ticket and services include:

• Additional steam-hauled train, operating between Bury and Rawtenstall.
• Scenic diesel railcar running between Bury and Heywood. Either start your day at Heywood and take the train to Bury, or if you start your day at Bury, board the heritage diesel train for a return journey to Heywood.

Will refreshments be available to purchase?
Drinks and snacks will be available at Bury Station and Bury Transport Museum. Trackside and Bufferstops Pubs will also be open.

If you have more questions about the Day Out With Thomas program, please visit the main FAQ page.

Ticket Prices


Adult: £22.70
Child 2-17: £13.50
Child Under 2: FREE
Carer: FREE

Family of 3 (1 Adult, 2 Children): £44.40
Family of 3 (2 Adults, 1 Child): £53.90
Family of 4 (2 Adults, 2 Children): £66
(Family discount applied automatically at check-out)

Prices listed above exclude booking fees.

All transactions are subject to a non-refundable 0.75p transaction charge and non-refundable 10% booking fee (8% on family discount).

Railway Information


Opening times

09:00 - 17:00

Facilities

Parking

Whilst there is limited chargeable council owned car parking near the railway, we recommend that you consider parking at the surrounding car parks, rather than in direct proximity to help ease congestion and ensure you arrive on time. All car parks are chargeable, and you can download an app and pay by card. For further information on car parks, tariffs and payment methods please click here to view a list of car parks. This is a very busy event, so please plan ahead.

Please note Bury Council employs the services of car parking wardens, so please ensure sufficient coverage of your ticket.

Why not start your journey at Heywood?
Parking is FREE and you can ride the regular shuttle service to Bury Station for Day Out With Thomas.

Address

The East Lancashire Railway
Bury Bolton Street Station
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 0EY


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23A Bolton St, Bury, Manchester, BL9 0EY

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