North Yorkshire Moors Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Pickering Station
Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 7AA
England

Website

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Timetable & Information

www.nymr.co.uk

E-mail

Customer Services/Enquiries

info@nymr.co.uk

Administration Offices

admin@nymr.co.uk

Learning Department

learning@nymr.co.uk

Telephone

Customer Services/Enquiries

01751 472508

Learning Department

01751 473 799 ext 248

Fax

01751 476970

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
a journey through the landscapes of the north york moors national park
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Britains most popular Heritage Steam Railway running through 18 miles of the North York Moors National Park.

Venue Type:

Transport heritage site, Archive, Museum, Industrial heritage site, Heritage site

Opening hours

23rd March to 3rd November Every Day approximately 9.30am to 5.30pm, Some Weekends in November/December. Please ring for winter times and dates.

Admission charges

Adult All Line £12, Child All Line £6, Over 60 All Line £10.50

Collection details

Archives, Coins and Medals, Land Transport

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Teddy Bears Picnic

25 May — 2 June 2013

Bring your teddy bear to the railway for a picnic at Levisham and enjoy teddy bear trails.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • 0-4
  • 5-6
  • 7-10

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Website

http://www.nymr.co.uk

Couple dressed up in 60s costumes at Pickering Station

Swinging Sixties

15 — 16 June 2013

Step back to the swinging 60s with a mix of period locomotives, vehicles and live music at stations along the railway.

Our evening Pullman dining service will have additional seating for the public and will return from Pickering earlier than scheduled so that passangers and diners can enjoy the music at Goathland as we wait there on the way back! Our DMU will be operating evening services too, departing from Pickering and Grosmont to allow passengers to see music up and down the line.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Admission

Please see website www.nymr.co.uk for all the latest information

Super 70s Boogie Wonderland

29 — 30 June 2013

Relive the 1970s with live music, exhibits and classic cars at stations along the line.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Website

http://www.nymr.co.uk

A classic car in front of a steam engine at Goathland Station

Classic Cars and Vehicles 20th Anniversary Weekend

13 — 14 July 2013

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of this popular event this summer recalling motoring memories from the past at the classic car event in the heart of the North York Moors National Park.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Admission

Please visit www.nymr.co.uk for the latest information

Website

http://www.nymr.co.uk/special-events/vintage-vehicle-weekend/

Summer Fun Trails & Story Trains

20 July — 1 September 2013

Visit the railway every week for new exciting discovery trails and story trains every Friday.

Suitable for

  • Any age
  • 5-6
  • 11-13
  • 7-10
  • 0-4

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Website

http://www.nymr.co.ukj

child and parent looking at the Scenic Diesel Railcar

Heritage Diesel Gala

13 — 15 September 2013

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this event with a fun packed weekend of heritage diesel locomotion on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Admission

Tickets can be bought in advance, please visit http://www.nymr.co.uk

Image of the engine Sir Nigel Gresley steaming through the North York Moors

40th Anniversary Autumn Steam Gala

27 — 29 September 2013

Enjoy the last steam gala of 2013 at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the perfect way to spend an autumn weekend. Running to Battersby on the Esk Valley from Whitby on the Sunday.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Admission

Tickets can be booked in advance online from http://www.nymr.co.uk/shop/2012specialevents.html

Website

http://www.nymr.co.uk/special-events/autumn-steam-gala/

child dressed as an evacuee

Railway in Wartime

11 — 13 October 2013

Wave goodbye to 2013 and step back in time to 1943, as the Railway in Wartime reaches its 21st year. Relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of World War II and enjoy the various re-enactments, entertainment, street parades and vehicle displays along the line.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Admission

Tickets can be purchased online http://www.nymr.co.uk

Website

http://www.nymr.co.uk/special-events/the-railway-at-war/

Witches and Wizards Week

26 October — 3 November 2013

Come and join us for a magical weekend of events at all stations, including face painting, magic shows and a falconry display.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Where

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Admission

Please see our website www.nymr.co.uk for full fare details or contact Customer Services on 01751 472508.

Santa Specials

30 November — 1 December 2013

Take a journey from Pickering, Grosmont or Whitby, where children can visit Santa in his grotto on board the train and receive a quality gift. There will be scrumptious mince pies and hot drinks for adults too.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

Admission

Tickets must be pre-booked, for full fare details and to book please visit our website www.nymr.co.uk or contact Customer Services on 01751 472508.

Santa Specials

7 — 8 December 2013

Take a journey from Pickering, Grosmont or Whitby, where children can visit Santa in his grotto on board the train and receive a quality gift. There will be scrumptious mince pies and hot drinks for adults too.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

Admission

Tickets must be pre-booked, for full fare details and to book please visit our website www.nymr.co.uk or contact Customer Services on 01751 472508.

Santa Specials

14 — 15 December 2013

Take a journey from Pickering, Grosmont or Whitby, where children can visit Santa in his grotto on board the train and receive a quality gift. There will be scrumptious mince pies and hot drinks for adults too.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

Admission

Tickets must be pre-booked, for full fare details and to book please visit our website www.nymr.co.uk or contact Customer Services on 01751 472508.

Santa Specials

21 — 22 December 2013

Take a journey from Pickering, Grosmont or Whitby, where children can visit Santa in his grotto on board the train and receive a quality gift. There will be scrumptious mince pies and hot drinks for adults too.

Suitable for

  • Especially for children
  • Family friendly

Admission

Tickets must be pre-booked, for full fare details and to book please visit our website www.nymr.co.uk or contact Customer Services on 01751 472508.

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
Digital and online resources

Goathland as a Contrasting Locality

http://www.mylearning.org/overview.asp?journeyid=341

This Learning Journey is based on a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to the popular village of Goathland, well known as Aidensfield from the TV series 'Heartbeat', and Hogsmeade in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.'

Publisher

  • This resource was produced as part of the MLA-funded My Learning project.
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