Illustration of a small clay guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street at dusk, with friendly ghosts nearby (Mad Alice's Ghost Train)

Mad Alice's Ghost Train

Visitors can dress up in Halloween fancy dress and call into the shops at Pickering, Goathland, or Grosmont stations to say trick or treat for a complimentary chocolate treat. Spooky selfie frames are set up around the stations for themed family photo opportunities. Guests can also ride heritage steam and diesel trains across the moors and enjoy seasonal hot chocolates and Halloween biscuits at the station tea rooms.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Kids Go Free with a Fare Paying Adult.

Ages

14+

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible toilet facilities and station accessibility maps are available at Pickering Station.

Going?

Location

North Yorkshire Moors Railway · 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Family-friendly and spooky

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Have children wear Halloween costumes so they can claim a free chocolate treat at the station shops.
  • Visit Goathland Station shop for an extended selection of Harry Potter gifts and themed souvenirs.
  • Look out for the themed selfie frames placed around the stations to capture Halloween photos.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The School Holiday Savings Rate offers discounted fares during the school holiday period.
  • Kids Go Free on standard services, with one free child ticket per fare-paying adult.
  • The 2026 fare structure uses a School Holiday Savings Rate rather than higher prices during peak school holiday periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do visitors need to book in advance to take part in trick-or-treating?

No booking is required for trick-or-treating; visitors can simply turn up in costume and participate at the station shops.

How do children receive a free treat?

Children dressed in Halloween costumes can visit the shop at Pickering, Goathland, or Grosmont and say 'Trick or Treat' to receive a chocolate treat, subject to availability.

What seasonal food and drinks are offered?

Station tea rooms serve hot chocolates and Halloween biscuits alongside their regular menu.

What special photo opportunities are set up?

Spooky selfie frames are located around the stations for guests to pose for Halloween pictures.

Why is Goathland Station popular with Harry Potter fans?

Goathland Station was featured as Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film and stocks Harry Potter gifts and memorabilia.

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