The Wizarding Adventure on East Lancashire Railway
Board a steam train for an interactive adventure hosted by eccentric Wizard Academy professors. Guests learn incantations, practice wand movements, practice broomstick flying, and learn how to greet magical creatures. Along the journey, visitors may encounter characters and fantastical familiars like a phoenix, rat, owl, cat, or a dragon.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Adult £20.50; Adult with under 2 on knee £20.50; Child £18. A £2.50 booking fee applies per order/booking, not per ticket, and is included in the total shown before checkout. Optional extras are identified before purchase.
Ages
Suitable for all ages, best for ages 5-12
Food & Drink
Event visitors can buy pies, sandwiches and hot or cold drinks at the Platform 3/4 café, food at the Trackside pub, or bring a picnic to eat on board.
Parking
Free parking is available at Heywood Station, but the page warns that the Green Timetable does not run up to Heywood on certain dates, when there will be no parking there. Visitors can start their journey at Heywood and use their ticket to reach Bolton Street Station in time. Multiple chargeable council car parks are within walking distance of Bury Bolton Street Station.
Accessibility
An accessible route avoiding steps is marked out to reach the platform, but the station does not have lifts.
Pets
Dogs are not permitted, except service dogs.
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Tips & Advice
- Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.
- Your event ticket also grants entry to the Bury Transport Museum.
- Passengers are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy on board the train.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is this event recommended for?
The event is suitable for all ages, though children aged 5 to 12 will get the most out of the experience.
Where does the adventure take place?
The Wizarding Adventure takes place onboard the steam train departing from Bury Bolton Street Station.
Are dogs allowed to attend?
Dogs are not permitted to attend, with the exception of service dogs.
Is food available at the venue?
Food and drink can be purchased from the platform 3/4 café, the Rawtenstall Buffet, or the Trackside pub on platform 2, and visitors may also bring their own picnics on board.
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