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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
Annual Steam Gala at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A four-day celebration of steam: Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 September 2025.
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Inspiration: The Railway 200 Exhibition Train at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway by visiting Inspiration The Railway 200 Exhibition Train!
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Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.
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Flying Scotsman at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don’t miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain’s icons from the golden age of steam.
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Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.
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Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.
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Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Come and enjoy a brand new interactive adventure for families as they meet Father Christmas on the NYMR Santa Express.
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Annual Steam Gala at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A four-day celebration of steam: Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 September 2025.
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Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Come and enjoy a brand new interactive adventure for families as they meet Father Christmas on the NYMR Santa Express.
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Inspiration: The Railway 200 Exhibition Train at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway by visiting Inspiration The Railway 200 Exhibition Train!
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Flying Scotsman at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don’t miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain’s icons from the golden age of steam.
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World of James Herriot
Step into the world of Britain’s most beloved veterinarian at the World of James Herriot in Thirsk.
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Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.
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Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.
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Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.
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Theakstons Beer Festival and Harvest Festival at Ripon Races
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