Family Friendly, Children's Activity

A Summer of Pixies and Pirates at the NYMR

19th Jul 25, 11:00am - 31st Aug 25, 2:00pm
Location: North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Telephone:
01751 472508 Call Us
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This summer, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway invites families on a magical journey of fairy-tale fun and swashbuckling adventure from 19 July to 31 August.

Pixies (19 July – 8 August)

Step into a world of fairy-tale fun and get involved in the Pixie Olympics, build dens, craft wands, and enjoy the magical show A Midsummer Night’s Mischief by Hoglets Theatre (20 July at Levisham Station – £8). Get dressed in your best pixie outfit for opening day on 19 July, with free face painting at Pickering Station. Enjoy Pixie Arts on Mondays (Pickering Station) and Thursdays (Goathland Station), 11am–2pm.

Pirates (9 – 31 August) 
From treasure hunts to crafting pirate swords, dive into swashbuckling fun! Catch The Sleep Pirates performance on 26 August at Pickering Station – £8 per ticket. Pirate crafts run Mondays and Thursdays, 11am–2pm. Don’t miss the Treasure Hunt at Grosmont Station and Pirates Games at Levisham Station running everyday.

The NYMR has also launched two new exciting summer offers, making it easier (and cheaper) for families to enjoy a great day out. Kids Go Free - Children (aged 4-15) travel for free on all standard services and take advantage of up to 30% off when booking in advance.

Plan your adventure at nymr.co.uk/summer

North Yorkshire Moors Railway Opening Hours

Our trains run from 31 March to 2 November 2025.

We are open from 09.20 to 17.10 Saturday – Wednesday from 31 March to 2 November 2025 excluding 7-20 April and July & August when we are open every day. See website and timetable for full details.

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