A historic train service in the heart of Bury is hosting adventure days with wizards, dinosaurs and Peter Rabbit for the half-term Easter break.  

The East Lancashire Railway will be running Easter half-term adventure days over the next two weeks for children and families to take part in. 

On April 9 and 10, Peter Rabbit will be visiting the Bury Transport Museum at intervals throughout the day with theme park rides, face painters and craft activities also taking place. 

Bury Times: Peter Rabbit adventure day at the East Lancashire Railway Peter Rabbit adventure day at the East Lancashire Railway (Image: East Lancashire Railway)

Tickets for the Peter Rabbit fun day are £16 for an Adult, £15 for a child and are free for those under the age of two.  

Tickets should be bought online and will include a ride on any of the train services on the day. 

A Wizarding Adventure will take place on April 6 and 13 for children to learn how to become a ‘master of mystery and magic’ during an interactive whistle-stop tour of the Wizard Academy. 

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Bury Times: The Wizarding Adventure at the East Lancashire Railway The Wizarding Adventure at the East Lancashire Railway (Image: East Lancashire Railway)

Attendees will take lessons in the basics of broomsticks, practice potion making, be instructed in incantations and learn to tattle and talk with a tawny owl. 

The ticket is ideal for those aged between 5 and 12 years old and is priced between £20.00 and £15.50. 

This includes a one-return trip from Bury to Rawtenstall hauled by a steam train an approximately two-hour wizarding experience, photo opportunities and a trip to Bury Transport Museum.  

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Bury Times: Dino Adventure at East Lancashire Railway Dino Adventure at East Lancashire Railway (Image: East Lancashire Railway)
Finally, the Dino Adventure will be taking place on April 7 with a two-hour adventure, dinosaur-themed activities and a round trip on a heritage steam train with plenty of photo opportunities. 

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Attendees will work towards their ‘dino diploma’ on a time travelling steam train and join intrepid explorers on a Jurassic adventure, getting up close and personal with baby dinosaurs. 
Tickets will be priced between £20.00 and £15.50.

For more information on the events see here or call 0333 320 2830. 

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