All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas!

Activities

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at East Lancashire Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement.

Plus lots more to enjoy, with further details to be announced.

• Thomas stories and activities in the Imagination Station
• Take a look around the Bury Transport Museum
• Visit our gift and model shop for Thomas & Friends merchandise and much more

FAQs

Length of Thomas ride?
45 minutes round trip from Bury to Ramsbottom and return.

Are the Thomas rides unlimited?
No, guests must pre-book their tickets and travel on the train time booked. Guests can arrive up to 45 minutes prior to booked train time.

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All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas!

Activities

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement.

Plus lots more to enjoy including:

• Rusty & Dusty Live Show with Diesel & Toad
• Additional train ride to Alton (this train runs every hour)
• Unlimited rides on the Miniature Railway
• Children's vintage fairground rides
• Other Thomas themed activities

FAQs

Length of Thomas Ride?
14 minutes

Are the Thomas rides unlimited?
No, time must be pre-booked

How long does the Alton ride last?
The Alton trip lasts approx 1 hour 15 mins

Opening and Closing time of each event:
9.30am - 4.30pm

Specific Characters appearing at the event:
Thomas, Diesel, Toad & Duck

How do I book carer concessions and accessible seating?
Carer concessions and accessible seating are only available directly through the Watercress Line, please email info@watercressline.co.uk with your preferred booking details and a contact number

How do I book Day Out With Thomas tickets online?

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All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas!

Activities

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The East Anglian Railway Museum.

Take a ride behind Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and say hello to Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty.

Plus lots more to enjoy, including:

• Unlimited rides behind Thomas, Percy & Daisy
• Meet Toby & Henrietta
• Watch re-enactments of classic Thomas stories with Thomas, Rusty & Dusty and The Fat Controller
• Join Rusty & Dusty for The Fat Controller’s storytelling
• Model Railway Display
• New Miniature Railway
• Watch the Rusty & Dusty Show
• Other Thomas & Friends-themed activities

FAQs

Length of Thomas ride?
One Third of a Mile - Unlimited Rides

Are the Thomas rides unlimited?
Yes.

Opening and Closing time of each event:
10am to 4.00pm

Specific characters appearing at the event:
Thomas, Percy, Daisy, Toby, Henrietta, Toad, The Fat Controller and Rusty & Dusty.

Please note:-
You can travel directly into the heart of this venue by train* - visit www.nationalrail.co.uk and search for the station; 'Chappel & Wakes Colne' (*There is no step-free access if arriving by rail)

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All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas!

Activities

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at Buckinghamshire Railway.

Take a train ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement.

Plus lots more to enjoy, including:

• Miniature train rides
• Tea-Cups ride
• Thomas & Friends Activity Hunt
• Other Thomas & Friends-themed activities

FAQs

Length of Thomas ride?
Approx 10 minutes

Are the Thomas rides unlimited?
Yes

Opening and Closing time of each event:
Opening from 10:00am until 5:00pm (last admission 2:30pm)

Additional characters appearing at the event:
Percy

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All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas!

Activities

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at the South Devon Railway. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement.

Plus lots more to enjoy including:

• Ride behind Thomas between Buckfastleigh and Totnes Riverside stations
• Watch Thomas mini shows and re-enactments
• See the "Magic Show"
• Visit the Imagination Station with balloon modelling and Thomas colouring fun
• Discover otters from around the world at the Otter Sanctuary
• Follow the Thomas Trail
• Ride on the miniature railway
• Watch the real steam trains on the garden railway
• Have your photo taken in the Selfie frame

FAQs

Length of Thomas ride?
14 mile round trip. Approx one hour.

Are the Thomas rides unlimited?
No. Please pre-book your tickets so seat can be allocated for you on the Train ride with Thomas.

Opening and Closing time of each event:
From 9.30am – 6.00pm. Start times can be found in the details of the timed itineraries below.

How do I book carer concessions and accessible seating?
Carer concessions and accessible seating are only available by phoning 03432081841. If you require Wheelchair accessible seating please email South Devon Railway directly at trains@southdevonrailway.co.uk with your preferred booking details and a contact number.

What is the itinerary of each booking slot?
Click here to view itineraries

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All aboard for a Festive Day Out With Thomas!

Activities

Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of festive family fun at The East Anglian Railway Museum.

Take a ride behind Thomas, meet The Fat Controller and say hello to Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty and Dusty.

Plus lots more to enjoy, including:

• Unlimited rides behind Thomas, Percy & Daisy
• Meet Toby & Henrietta
• Watch re-enactments of classic Thomas stories with Thomas, Rusty & Dusty and The Fat Controller
• Join Rusty & Dusty for The Fat Controller’s storytelling
• Model Railway Display
• New Miniature Railway
• Watch the Rusty & Dusty Show
• Other Thomas & Friends-themed activities

FAQs

Length of Thomas ride?
One Third of a Mile - Unlimited Rides.

Are the Thomas rides unlimited?
Yes.

Opening and Closing time of each event:
10am to 4.00pm

Specific characters appearing at the event:
Thomas, Percy, Daisy, Toby, Henrietta, Toad, The Fat Controller and Rusty & Dusty.

What is a Festive Day Out With Thomas?:
Festive Day Out With Thomas events held in December feature all of the usual family fun of a Day Out With Thomas as well as an optional visit to Father Christmas. Please select this as an add on to your tickets during check out (additional charges apply).

Please note:-
You can travel directly into the heart of this venue by train* - visit www.nationalrail.co.uk and search for the station; 'Chappel & Wakes Colne' (*There is no step-free access if arriving by rail)

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