Things to do in Rawtenstall

One Return Trip of the Full Line

Fancy one of the best days out in the North West?Try our Day Rover Tickets, an amazing steam train day out including 12 miles of stunning scenery and 7 unique s…

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Rail Ale Trail

Does chugging through lush valleys and pretty villages, stopping at some of the finest drinking establishments en-route to sample a pint of locally brewed ale s…

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Day Out With Thomas at East Lancashire Railway

All aboard for a day of adventure!Enjoy a full day of fun with the whole family, there's so much to do.

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Autumn Steam Gala

It's the last large scale steam event of the year, so make sure to mark it in your calendar!Climb aboard for a weekend of steam powered glory.

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Irwell Valley Fryer: Autumn Steam Gala Fish & Chips Special

Enjoy a Chippy Tea from the comfort of a Mark I as the "Irwell Valley Fryer" Fish and Chip special returns on Friday 16th October.Hauled by guest locomotive GWR…

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Autumn Steam Gala Brake Van Rides

Experience the Autumn Steam Gala from the best seats in the house!Brake van rides are available for all three days of the event, offering a chance to travel on…

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Autumn Steam Gala Night Goods Train

Soak in the unique atmosphere of an evening/night-time goods service.Experience the railway from the veranda of a brake van as the sun sets over the Irwell Vall…

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Autumn Steam Gala Footplate Rides

Experience the East Lancashire Railway from the footplate!See first hand the work needed by our footplate crew to keep our intensive gala service moving.Footpla…

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Drive A Steam Train Experience

Bring your childhood dreams to life as you step onto the footplate of a full-sized, fully operational heritage steam train and take control of the magnificent e…

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Halloween Ghost Train

Dare you solve the mystery of the Swamp Monster of Irwell Vale?Something VERY strange is happening along the tracks of the ELR this Halloween, and Zombie Bob an…

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The Wizarding Adventure

It's time to sign up to our spellbinding school of sorcery as you take a wacky and wonderful whistle stop tour of the Wizard Academy and learn to become a maste…

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Festive Lunch

What better way to enjoy a traditional roast turkey lunch with all the trimmings, than being hauled by a heritage locomotive through the Irwell Valley?Let us ta…

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SEND Family Santa Special

Santa Clause is coming to town!The East Lancashire Railway is putting on a Santa Special train exclusively designed for children and young people with Special E…

East Lancashire Railway, Rawtenstall

Festive Dinner

What better way to enjoy a festive dinner than being hauled by a vintage locomotive through the Irwell Valley?Let us take care of the cooking and cleaning while…

East Lancashire Railway, Rawtenstall