Wizard Adventure
2026-10-29 00:00 - 2026-10-30 23:59 (Europe/London) | East Lancashire Railway, East Lancashire Railway Station, 23A Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EL, United Kingdom
Grab your wizard robes and get ready for an epic adventure at the Wizard Academy!

9 April, 28 May, 6 August, 29, 30 October 2026

Join the delightfully wacky professors as they reveal the secrets of real magic. Here’s what awaits you during this spellbinding experience.

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Master the Art of Magic

Learn powerful incantations and perfect your wand-waving skills!

Use your imagination and learn how to soar through the skies on a broomstick.

Discover the proper way to greet mystical creatures.

Magic – there’s nobody that can do magic better than you!

Take care of a real dragon egg – who knows what might hatch?

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Meet the Wizard’s Fantastical Familiars

Felix the Phoenix – Rising in a blaze of glory!

Reggie the Rat – Small but mighty.

Cutie the Cat – This kitty has some serious magic.

Twoo the Owl – Learn how to talk like an owl.

A Snufflewump – What is it? You’ll have to find out!

And if you’re lucky… maybe even a Dragon!

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Get ready for a whirlwind of spells, creatures and magical mayhem, because at Wizard Academy, the impossible is just the beginning!

Food and drink will be available to purchase from our café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station and from the Rawtenstall Buffet.

A £2.50 booking fee is applied per order, not per ticket. This fee is included in the total price shown before checkout. Any optional extras are clearly identified before you complete your purchase

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All orders are subject to a Booking Fee of £2.50 (per booking, not per ticket).

Departure Times

It is recommended you arrive 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.

Diesel Multiple Unit Event
2026-11-14 00:00 - 2026-11-15 23:59
Good things come in small packages!

We are pleased to present a two day Autumnal event with our Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) Event – Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November 2026!

Our scenic railcars and units will be racking up the miles along the ELR over the two days with an intensive timetable.

Dates

7 – 8 November 2026

Tickets available soon

Timetable

Timetable available nearer the event.
