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October Half Term Activities at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ

24th October - 1st November

Join us for these October Half Term Activities!

STATION TRICK OR TREAT AT THE NYMR
Dates: Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November
Location: Pickering, Goathland & Grosmont (Station Shops)
Activity: Families are invited to dress up and Trick or Treat at the Station Shops.
Dress up in your scariest costume and drop by our Station Shops at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont for a spooky season Trick or Treat. Collect a Halloween treat from staff and strike a pose at our selfie spot.

TINY ENGINE TUESDAYS
Date: Tuesday 27 October 10 – 12am
Location: Pickering Classroom
Free drop-in session • Suitable for ages 0–10
Tiny train enthusiasts, this one’s for you! Call into the Pickering Classroom for relaxed, train-themed free play in our station setting, with a Halloween twist for this session. Explore, build and get creative.

UNDER 5’S STAY & PLAY
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Location: Pickering Classroom
Booking required • Suitable for ages 0–5
Join our Station Stay and Play session for under 5s, with soft play, sensory activities and a touch of steaminspired fun. Little ones can explore foam blocks, train tracks, building blocks, push-along trains and electric engines, alongside a soft sensory space for stories and gentle exploration.

Looking for something spookier? The Mad Alice Ghost Train (ages 14+) takes you through the haunted North York Moors for an evening of ghostly storytelling and atmospheric entertainment.

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Opening Times

9.00 - 17.00

Prices

All free except for the Under 5's Stay & Play which is charged at £3.

Facilities

Café

Car Parking

Picnic Site

Baby Changing

Disabled Access

Toilets

Other things to do nearby

22nd - 24th Dec

Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.

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19th - 20th Dec

Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.

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12th - 13th Dec

Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.

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5th - 6th Dec

Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.

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28th - 29th Nov

Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Step aboard our heritage steam train for a magical Christmas journey this festive season.

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22nd - 23rd Dec

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.

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12th Dec

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.

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28th Nov

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.

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1st Nov

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.

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