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Spooktacular October half-term fun at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Get ready for a magical, spooky, and enchanting October half-term at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR). From 26 October to 3 November, the award winning heritage railway invites families to create unforgettable Halloween memories with a fantastic lineup of free activities, where Kids (aged 0-15 years) Travel Free.

This year, visit the stations along the Pickering to Whitby line to take part in our spooky half-term line-up of thrilling activities to delight the whole family.

Spooky Station Stories (26 October – 3 November): Uncover the haunting histories of Pickering and Grosmont Stations as you dive into a spooky story competition. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the eerie tales of these historic locations. Visitors can pick up a competition sheet from any station shop.

Wand Making (28 October, Goathland Station): Craft a magical wand at Goathland Station and get ready to cast a spell, perfect for budding sorcerers. There will be drop-in sessions for this activity throughout the day.

Storytelling with Hoglets Theatre (29 October, Pickering Station): Gather around as Hoglets Theatre brings the mysteries of the Moors to life with captivating storytelling sessions. Pre-book your place, as each session is limited to 25 children.

Owl Crafts (30 October, Goathland Station): No young wizard is set without an owl, and these sessions are for children to create their very own feathered friend at the owl crafting workshop.

Potion Classes (31 October, Goathland Station): Magic lovers can test their skills at potion-making, combining magic and science. Do you know your ‘eye of newt’ from your frog’s leg? There will be drop in sessions throughout the day.

Mini-broomstick Craft (1 November, Goathland Station): Fly away on your very own handcrafted mini-broomstick, a perfect way to end a magical week.

For a great spooktacular family day out and memories that will last a lifetime, join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this October. With Kids Go Free, your little ones can enjoy wand-making, spooky storytelling, and Halloween crafts, while adults can take advantage of our Adult All Day, All Line Rover Ticket: £49.50, offering 12 months of return travel for free, giving you unlimited access to the railway for a whole year.

For more information and to book your tickets visit, www.nymr.co.uk

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By Penny McCarthy

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