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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.

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.

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Opening Times

23rd March to 3rd November 2024

Open Daily

9.00 - 18.00

Prices

Adult (16+) Unlimited Annual Pass

£49.50

Adult (16+) Shorter Journey 2-Stop

£25.00

Adult (16+) Shorter Journey 1-Stop

£13.50

Kids (0-15)

FREE with a fare-paying adult

Facilities

Baby Changing

Café

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Picnic Site

Toilets

Dog Friendly

Events

6th - 15th Sep

Heritage Open Days at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations.

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26th - 29th Sep

Annual Steam Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Experience the thrill of our Annual Steam Gala in 2024 as we showcase up to 11 magnificent locomotives in full steam.

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30th Nov - 24th Dec

Santa Specials at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

All aboard our Santa Specials to meet Santa Claus and have fun with his railway helpers.

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30th Nov - 24th Dec

Santa Specials at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

All aboard our Santa Specials to meet Santa Claus and have fun with his railway helpers.

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6th - 15th Sep

Heritage Open Days at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations.

View event
26th - 29th Sep

Annual Steam Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Experience the thrill of our Annual Steam Gala in 2024 as we showcase up to 11 magnificent locomotives in full steam.

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