Whats On?
Events Calendar 2024
Please click on the boxes below for tickets and further information.
Sunday 17th and 24th March - NO TRAINS
The railway is closed to the public during this period
Saturday 30th March - BOUGHTON OPENING
The Grand Opening of our Southern Extension to Boughton!!!
Opening Day tickets on sale NOW
31st March & 1st April - Easter Egg Specials
Children aged 2-16 receive a FREE Creme Egg. Meet the Easter Bunny!
Steam train rides, Easter Bunny Hunt
Free parking, souvenir shop.
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
Sunday 7th April - Normal Operating Days
Ride over our extended line to Boughton!
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
Sunday 14th April - Normal Operating Day
Ride over our extended line to Boughton!
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
Sunday 21st April - Normal Operating Day
Ride over our extended line to Boughton!
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
Sunday 28th April - Normal Operating Day
Ride over our extended line to Boughton!
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
4th, 5th & 6th May - Teddy Bear Weekend
Children aged 2-16 with a cuddly toy ride FREE! Meet Brampton Bear!
Steam train rides Sun & Mon* (diesel on Sat), free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
*subject to loco availability
Sunday 12th May - Normal Operating Day
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
Sunday 19th May - Normal Operating Day (AND diesel cab rides)
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open.
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food.
DIESEL CAB RIDES – book online (see ‘driver experiences’ page). Also available on the day, subject to availability. Over 18s only. T&Cs apply.
26th & 27th May - Strawberries and Steam
Steam train rides with complimentary Strawberries and Cream for all visitors.
Free parking, souvenir shop.
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food.
1st & 2nd June - Model Weekend
DETAILS COMING SOON
Steam train rides*, model railways, miniature engineering
Free parking, souvenir shop
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
*subject to loco availability
Sunday 9th June - Normal Operating Day
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
Sunday 16th June - Father's Day (AND steam footplate rides)
It’s Father’s Day, so Dads ride FREE! (when accompanied by fare-paying passengers)
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food.
STEAM FOOTPLATE RIDES – For that extra special Father’s Day treat – book online separately (see ‘driver experiences’ page). Also available on the day, subject to availability. Over 18s only. T&Cs apply.
ALSO Sunday 16th June - Cream Tea Specials
Treat Dad to first class travel as you indulge in a delicious afternoon Cream Tea whilst gently rolling through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
PRIOR BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Sunday 23rd June - Normal Operating Day (AND diesel cab rides)
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
DIESEL CAB RIDES – book online (see ‘driver experiences’ page). Also available on the day, subject to availability. Over 18s only. T&Cs apply.
Sunday 7th July - Normal Operating Day
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
Sunday 14th July - Normal Operating Day (AND diesel cab rides)
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open.
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
DIESEL CAB RIDES – book online (see ‘driver experiences’ page). Also available on the day, subject to availability. Over 18s only. T&Cs apply.
Sunday 21st July - Normal Operating Day
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
ALSO Sunday 21st July - Cream Tea Specials
Enjoy first class travel as you indulge in a delicious afternoon Cream Tea whilst gently rolling through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
PRIOR BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Sunday 28th July - Kids for a Quid
Children aged 2-16 ride for just £1 (under 2s ride FREE)
Steam train rides.
Free parking, souvenir shop open.
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
Sunday 4th Aug - Normal Operating Day
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food
ALSO Sunday 4th Aug - Cream Tea Specials
Enjoy first class travel as you indulge in a delicious afternoon Cream Tea whilst gently rolling through the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
PRIOR BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Sunday 11th Aug - Normal Operating Day (AND steam footplate rides)
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open.
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food.
STEAM FOOTPLATE RIDES – book online separately (see ‘driver experiences’ page). Also available on the day, subject to availability. Over 18s only. T&Cs apply.
Sunday 18th Aug - Normal Operating Day (AND steam footplate rides)
Train rides, free parking, souvenir shop open.
Buffet open serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food.
STEAM FOOTPLATE RIDES – book online separately (see ‘driver experiences’ page). Also available on the day, subject to availability. Over 18s only. T&Cs apply.
Full details of our 2024 operating calendar will be released soon.
TIMETABLE
On normal operating days (not special events) trains depart Pitsford & Brampton at:
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
Trains generally depart Boughton on the half hour (e.g. 11:30am).
Each train ride (return) lasts about 45 mins.
For SPECIAL EVENT timetables, please see the event booking page.
STANDARD PRICES
2023 PRICES
Adults (18+) | £8.00 |
Children (2-17) | £7.00 |
Concessions* | £7.00 |
Family (2 adults & 2 children) | £23.50 |
under 2s | FREE |
Carers (accompanying disabled passengers) | FREE |
DISCOUNTS available for:
- NLR CIO Members (min 40% discount – excludes special events)
- Advance online bookings – see booking pages for details
- Group bookings (10+ persons)
HRA passes are accepted for free travel with the exception of some special event days.
PLEASE NOTE – fares for special events may be different – see event page
SINGLE TICKETS – can be purchased from the Booking Office on the day
*Concessions include 65+, students, NHS and Forces card holders
ACCESSIBILITY COMPARTMENT
All our service trains now include a dedicated Accessibility Compartment.
For full details please click HERE
DRIVER EXPERIENCES
Please see our Driver Experiences page HERE
All Day Rover Tickets
A ‘Rover’ ticket allows you to ride on every train on the day of purchase.
These are available to purchase on the day from the Booking Office on ‘Normal Operating Days’ ONLY (they are NOT available during most special events – except the Summer Gala – see event info for details).
‘Rovers’ on Normal Operating Days are £16 per person (Children £15, Concessions £12).
FAQs
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page HERE