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North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and family fun at its heart.
Climb on-board a steam or heritage diesel train and experience 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery at this must-see visitor attraction.
Explore the Railway
• Pickering Station is a must-see 1930s themed station that will transport you back in time to the steam era.
• Let off steam in the North York Moors National Park – see stunning scenery and wildlife!
• A must-see is the celebrity station, Goathland, which became Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film.
• Explore Grosmont Station which is home to the operating and engineering world of the NYMR. If you are lucky you might be able to catch a sneaky peak at the work taking place on our engines!
• Visit Whitby with its narrow streets and bustling harbour overlooked by the striking ruins of Whitby Abbey.
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway Trust is a not-for profit charitable organisation run as part of the local community. Day to day operation is carried out by volunteers with railway operations and business experience. Every visitor that travels on the railway helps preserve one of the earliest and most historic lines.
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
31st March to 2nd November 2025
9.00 - 18.00
Open Saturday – Wednesday except for 7th-20th April and July & August when we’re open daily.
Prices
Various ticket prices – please see website for details – www.nymr.co.uk
Facilities
Baby Changing
Café
Car Parking
Disabled Access
Picnic Site
Toilets
Dog Friendly
Events
Meet Paddington™ at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join us on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May at Pickering Station, where the beloved Paddington™ will be making special appearances throughout the day.
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Annual Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park.
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Annual Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park.
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Meet Paddington™ at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join us on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May at Pickering Station, where the beloved Paddington™ will be making special appearances throughout the day.
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Theakstons Beer Festival and Harvest Festival at Ripon Races
On this day we are supporting Ripon Community House with our Harvest Festival Initiative.
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Afternoon Racing at Ripon Races
This is a perfect day out for all the family and as always we welcome junior racegoers, with FREE admission for accompanied under 18′s.
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Bank Holiday Family Day at Ripon Races
Not only do we have our final family fun day of the season, on our Bank Holiday showdown on Monday 25th August we look forward to our only listed race of the season.
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William Hill Great St Wilfrid at Ripon Races
Our most valuable race day of the season on Saturday 16th August which last year had over £144,000 of prize money on offer including a total pot of £75,000 for our feature race.
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Go Racing in Yorkshire Festival at Ripon Races
Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival – Afternoon meeting.
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Evening Racing at Ripon Races
2025 we will again offer reduced price entry to our evening meetings.
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