Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?

Try our full line return, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique stops packed with things to do. Including not just the steam train ride, but also our historic waiting rooms, picture perfect platforms and of course a gift shop. A perfect family day out!

Tickets are valid for the date shown and one round trip only (NOT ALL DAY).

Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection)

Are you part of the Heritage Railway Association?

Our preserved railway is part of the railway heritage trust and so if you have a valid pass, get your discounted advance travel tickets here. Please bring your heritage railway pass with you on the day of travel.

Tickets are valid all day for the date shown. Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device), ready for inspection on the day.

Tickets are valid for date shown

Ticket Validities :

Day Rover – Valid for ALL Day Travel

Full Line – Valid for one Trip covering the whole line.  

Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection on the day.

Please bring your qualifying pass on your day of travel.

Price

Adult Day Rover – 12.00

Child Day Rover – 9.30

Adult Full line – 8.50

Child Full line – 6.00

Tickets are valid for date shown

Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device) and have them with you ready for inspection on the day.

Please bring your qualifying pass on your day of travel.

Price

Adult Day Rover – 12.00

Child Day Rover – 9.30

Adult Full line – 8.50

Child Full line – 6.00

Tickets are valid for date shown

Tickets are valid for All Day

Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection on the day)

Please bring your Boundless Pass with you on day of Travel.

Price

Adult Day Rover – 14.50

Tickets are valid for date shown

Tickets are valid for All Day

Please make sure you have a version of your ticket (printed OR have them on your handheld device and have them with you ready for inspection on the day.

The industrial heritage of the North West is brought to life before your very eyes at Bury Transport Museum. Through stunningly restored vehicles, original artefacts and interactive exhibits, your family can explore the lives and jobs of people in the early 20th Century.

There is plenty to keep both adults and children entertained, whether that’s discovering the horse drawn tram that was once a chip shop, learning about how “Hilda” the steam roller almost met her end, meeting the bus with a history in movies or taking a look around the smallest museum inside of a museum in the UK!

Your ticket is free of charge and valid for the timed entry as shown.

Bury Transport Museum Admission Ticket
Admission valid on date shown and time shown.

This ticket is only valid for visits to the Bury Transport Museum.

Your visit session is for one hour only.

What’s included your Photography Experience?

You will be accompanied by an expert tutor from our partners North West Photography Courses who will be on hand to help you capture memorable images.

Safety Briefing on the Platform at Bury Station. 

Expert guided tour from ELR during the day to answer questions about the engines and history of the railway 

Special access permitted on the side of the tracks and Sheds whilst final preparations are being made. 
One return ticket.

A light lunch voucher provided during the day – can be redeem at our Buffet on Platform 3/4.

Your ticket will give you access to ride all other scheduled services that day.

Looking for things to do on Halloween 2021?

Make your Halloween the best yet with a visit to East Lancashire Railway’s spooktacular seasonal celebration. The halloween activities include a haunted steam train ride with the opportunity to meet friendly ghouls and ghosts!

Join us at for a theatrical evening of spine-chilling tales...IN THE DARK! 

As you make your way through the museum by lamp-light your guides will horrify you with tall tales of Ghosts, Witches, Evil Beasties, and all manner of unmentionables from the other side. Stay together, keep heading forward and make it out to recount your own TALE OF TERROR. 

Fright at the Museum is a theatrical ghost tour around the Museum recommended for 12+ age group. 

The experience will last approx. 60 mins 

(Please allow for slight variations in the running time due to screaming and laughter) 

Note: Be aware that the event will be in the dark and you will be guided by torch light. There are uneven surfaces so please wear appropriate footwear and follow the instructions from your guide. 
 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Upon arrival, admire the beautifully dressed Bury Bolton Street Station with its many Christmas trees and decorations. Take a steam train ride to Rawtenstall and back through the Irwell Valley - journey time approximately 80 minutes Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere with a beautifully decorated train interior Meet Santa and his elves as they provide a gift to every child Receive an activity pack for children and a mince pie and festive tipple for grown ups.

DONT TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT!

"A really lovely day out. Our 5 year old loves trains and we have visited other days out on the railway but I have to say this one was brilliant. The staff on board are very good and friendly, we all really enjoyed our day and our gifts." - 07Cinta, Tripadvisor

"Came here with my youngest daughter, thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were exceptional and were right in the groove and the steam train added to the nostalgia. Love it, everyone should try this. highly recommended!" - KarlB, Tripadvisor

"We took our 5 year old granddaughter for the Santa Special. From the minute we stepped into the station the level of enthusiasm from the staff was totally infectious. We handn't a clue what to expect but we loved every single second!" - Donna-Marie, Tripadvisor

"Absoloutely amazing first experience of the East Lancashire Railway, the Santa Special was such a wondeful experience. I went with my husband, in-laws and 20 month old son and he loved every minute. Such a magical time for the whole family!" - Heidi W, Tripadvisor