Pickering - Moors

A Summer of Pixies and Pirates at the NYMR - North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Dates:
Wed 27 Aug 2025 9:00 AM - Sun 31 Aug 2025 9:00 AM

About A Summer of Pixies and Pirates at the NYMR - North Yorkshire Moors Railway

This summer, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway invites families on a magical journey of fairy-tale fun and swashbuckling adventure.

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). 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. 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

Performances

Performance Date & TimeTicket PriceTicket Link
Wednesday 27 August 9am Free Book Now
Thursday 28 August 9am Free Book Now
Friday 29 August 9am Free Book Now
Saturday 30 August 9am Free Book Now
Sunday 31 August 9am Free Book Now
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