Description

The perfect day out awaits you aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the world’s most popular heritage steam railway. Be transported back to an era when magnificent steam engines ruled the railways; with services running between Pickering and Whitby along the 24 mile line, through the heart of the North York Moors National Park.

Start your journey at Pickering and discover the history of the Railway in the visitor centre. Head into the Moors and relive the magic of Harry Potter and Heartbeat with a visit to Goathland our celebrity station; before walking to Grosmont along the rail trail. Next travel to Whitby and enjoy some seaside fun.

Visit one of our traditional station tea rooms serving scrumptious Yorkshire fayre. Stop off at Levisham and visit our artist in residence or, make a special request to the guard to visit Newtondale Halt; a perfect place to start a walking or cycling adventure and spot some magnificent wildlife on the North York Moors.

Group and School rates are available alongside our standard fares and up to 4 children go free with a family ticket.

Visit www.nymr.co.uk or call 01751 472 508, follow us on Twitter @NYMR or Facebook @North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Facilities

• Cafe
• Tearoom
• Gift Shop
• Picnic Area

Prices

• Adult: £22.50
• Child (5-16 Years): £11.30
• Family (2 Adults & Up To 4 Children): £45.00
• Concession: £19.50
• Senior: £19.50

Prices are based on the Pickering to Whitby Day Rover Return.
A range of single and return tickets are available from the Booking Office at each station on the day of your travel.

Directions

Pickering Station YO18 7AJ
Levisham Station YO18 7NN
Goathland Station YO22 5NF
Grosmont Station Y022 5QE
Whitby Station YO21 1YN

Opening Times

Trains run daily from Sat 31 March - Sun 4 November, please see the website for the winter timetable and latest information.

Special Events 2012:

Spring Steam Gala
4 - 7 May & 11 - 13 May
Start the season with two exciting weekends of steam locomotive fun. Trains will also be running from Whitby to Battersby on the Esk Valley Line on both Sundays.

Swinging Sixties
9 & 10 June
Step back in time to the 1960s with live music at Levisham and Goathland stations and a mix of period locomotives and vehicles. A pop up Museum will be on display in the learning centre on platform 2 in Pickering Station. This is an event not to be missed.

Olympic Torch Relay
18 June

Classic Cars and Vehicles Weekend
14 & 15 July
Enjoy a lazy weekend this summer recalling motoring memories from the past at our classic car event in the heart of the North York Moors. A real ale tent and music along the line make this the ideal way to spend a summer’s day.

Heritage Diesel Gala
14 – 16 September
A fun packed weekend of heritage diesel locomotion along the line. Trains will also be running from Whitby to Battersby on the Esk Valley Line on both Sundays.

Autumn Steam Gala
28 – 30 September
Enjoy the last steam gala of the year in style, the perfect way to spend an autumn weekend. Trains will also be running from Whitby to Battersby on the Esk Valley Line on both Sundays.

Railway in Wartime.
12 – 14 October
Wave goodbye to 2012 and step back in time to 1943, as the Railway in Wartime reaches its 20th year. Relive the spirit and camaraderie of the World War 11 and enjoy the various re-enactments, entertainment, street parades and vehicle displays along the line.

Halloween Event
31 October
Enjoy a ghoulishly good day out this Halloween, with spooktacular events and activities.

Witches and Wizards Weekend
3 & 4 November
Enjoy some half term fun with a trip on the Railway and be transported back into a world of magic and enchantment.

Santa Specials
1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 December
Join Santa and his helpers for some festive fun at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this December with departures from Pickering, Grosmont and this year, there is an extra treat in store for visitors with an extension of the Santa Specials departing from Whitby.

This includes a trip on the train to meet Santa in his grotto, a hot drink and a scrumptious mince pie to warm the cockles. Children will also receive a quality present whilst adults will be able to enjoy mulled wine.