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Family Friendly
Bury has it all for fun family entertainment and days out. Try Bowling and Cinema at The Rock and a programme of special events, offers and childrens activities.
Step back in time at thetelling the story of people and transport or take a trip on with a packed programme of family activities including Days out with Thomas and the Santa Specials.
For fresh air, family fun and to burn off some energy visit one of our many Green Flag parks with lots of safe play equipment, cycle and plus scenic countryside and woodland to explore. Or take a hike along part of the the largest sculpture route in the UK, a great free day out for all the family.
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Number of items: 9
So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs!
Type
Theatre
Bury
So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs is the hit stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod.
Dates
- From:
- 4 May 2019to4 May 2019
Race the Train
Type
Family Friendly
Bury, Bury
MAN VS MACHINE
It's a clash of the titans as enthusiastic runners attempt to beat the steamer from Bury to Rawtenstall at this charitable marathon.WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Come along and help support the cause by cheering on your favourite runners (or your favourite locomotive)!Dates
- From:
- 23 Jun 2019to23 Jun 2019
Summer Diesel Spectacular
Type
Family Friendly
Bury
Sunshine and diesel locomotives, who could ask for more? Join the East Lancashire Railway for this large scale diesel fest.
Dates
- From:
- 4 Jul 2019to4 Jul 2019
Sci-Fi on the Sidings
Type
Family Friendly
Bury
UFOs have been spotted over Heywood and we think we saw a Wookie in Ramsbottom, it must be Sci-Fi on the Sidings!
Dates
- From:
- 17 Aug 2019to18 Aug 2019
Dinky Dinosaur Adventure
Type
Family Friendly
Bolton Street, Bury
Get ready for a Jurassic Lark on this Steam Powered Dinosaur safari, can you help out the baby dinos?
Dates
- From:
- 22 Aug 2019to22 Aug 2019
Autumn Steam Gala
Type
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bury, Bury
The leaves might be falling but the steam is still rising this Autumn at the East Lancashire Railway.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
An all steam timetable will be running all weekend, with home fleet locos and special guests hauling passenger services.Dates
- From:
- 18 Oct 2019to20 Oct 2019
Halloween Ghost Trains
Type
Family Friendly
Bury
There's something strange in the neighbourhood, its the Halloween Ghost Trains, returning to haunt the East Lancashire Railway once again.
Dates
- From:
- 31 Oct 2019to2 Nov 2019
Scenic Railcar Day
Type
Train Tours
Bury
The stalwart DMU powers into the limelight for this special theme day.
Dates
- From:
- 9 Nov 2019to9 Nov 2019
Santa Specials
Type
Family Friendly
Bury
Kick start your Christmas celebrations with a steam train ride through a winter wonderland on what has become a firm family favourite in the North West.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Nov 2019to30 Nov 2019
- From:
- 1 Dec 2019to1 Dec 2019
- From:
- 7 Dec 2019to7 Dec 2019
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- 8 Dec 2019to8 Dec 2019
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- 14 Dec 2019to14 Dec 2019
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- 15 Dec 2019to15 Dec 2019
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- 19 Dec 2019to19 Dec 2019
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- 24 Dec 2019to24 Dec 2019
