East Lancashire Railway

Enjoy a trip back in time on the Lancashire Line!

Make the trip from grandparent to grandchild on a journey that spans generations on this heritage railway. With a storied history stretching back to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the East Lancashire Railway is the steam powered heart of the Irwell Valley, pumping goods and people around the region for nearly 200 years! The line runs for 12 miles through scenic Lancastrian landscapes, from beautiful rural panoramas and postcard pretty villages to bustling Victorian towns and cotton mill dotted horizons. Each station offers something unique, from historical Heywood to relaxing Rawtenstall, scenic Summerseat and bustling Bury. Enjoy your step back in time, starting your experience in the heart of the Rossendale Valley and the small town of Rawtenstall, boarding a nostalgic steam train for your journey. Travel through the beautiful Lancashire countryside to the bustling market town of Bury, where you can enjoy free time to browse the world famous Bury Market, voted Britain's Best Market! Packed with independent traders, with hundreds of stalls selling everything from the latest fashions and footwear, to household goods, home furnishings, toys, electrical goods, gifts, books and more. Please note the market is closed on Sundays and some public holidays.