UK / Yorkshire and the Humber / North Yorkshire
Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ
25th October
Come and join Mad Alice, if you dare. Step aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway after dark for an immersive Halloween experience like no other.
Named after York’s most infamous ghost, the Mad Alice Ghost Train carries you on a live theatrical journey across the moonlit night, with costumed storytellers, atmospheric entertainment and a complimentary York Gin drink to steady your nerves.
But hurry, Mad Alice’s presence is for three evenings only, 18 October, 25 October and 1 November, with two services departing each night.
Who is the figure beckoning you into the dark?
Alice Smith, one of York’s most legendary ghosts, leaves the city’s haunted streets behind to stalk the moors instead. She is your host, narrator and guide through the gloom, performed live by a professional actor. Follow her into a world of Victorian Gothic Halloween, with lantern-lit carriages and the kind of ghost stories that cling to you long after you step back onto solid ground.
Gather your courage and your bravest companions, this is a night for grown-ups and fearless older teenagers, with a minimum age of 14 (Young Adult tickets available).
Anyone buying alcohol on board must be 18 or over and may be asked for ID. Fear not too much, though, for Alice means to thrill rather than truly terrify: think Gothic storytelling rather than horror film. If you love Halloween at its most atmospheric, then Mad Alice is waiting. Will you answer her call?
View AttractionOpening Times
Trains at 18.15 and 20.00
Prices
Adult with York Gin (18+)
£40.00
Adult with soft drink (18+)
£35.00
Young Person with soft drink (14-17)
£35.00
Facilities
Café
Car Parking
Toilets
Other things to do nearby
Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.
View event
Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.
View event
Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.
View event
Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.
View event
Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.
View event
Tinsel Tipple at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Our NEW Tinsel Tipple is a festive train experience on 28 November, 12, 22 and 23 December 2026 departing at either 5.00pm or 6.30pm.
View event
Tinsel Tipple at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Our NEW Tinsel Tipple is a festive train experience on 28 November, 12, 22 and 23 December 2026 departing at either 5.00pm or 6.30pm.
View event
Tinsel Tipple at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Our NEW Tinsel Tipple is a festive train experience on 28 November, 12, 22 and 23 December 2026 departing at either 5.00pm or 6.30pm.
View event
Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Come and join Mad Alice, if you dare. Step aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway after dark for an immersive Halloween experience like no other.
View eventLatest News
April is here!
April is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and plenty of exciting opportunities for fun for all the family. Whether you’re looking for an egg-cellent Easter hunt, a breathtaking theatrical escape, or simply a chance to soak up the beauty of spring in full bloom, our guide to the best attractions and theatres across the […]
Spring is in the air!
Spring is in the air, and March is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues with exciting days out! Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, outdoor adventures, or fascinating attractions to explore, we’ve got something for everyone. From beautiful gardens bursting into bloom to thrilling theme parks reopening for the season, there’s plenty […]
Top 5 places in the UK to birdwatch
The UK is home to some fantastically colourful, elusive and rare species. To celebrate their numerous species, we have put together a list of top 5 places in the UK to birdwatch.