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East Lancashire Railway Heywood Station
Type:Transport Heritage
Railway Street, Heywood, Greater Manchester, OL10 1NH
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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.
Local attractions include real ale bars, quaint tea rooms, quirky boutiques, markets, restaurants, cafés and more!
Take a walk on the “mild side” on a professionally guided Rail Ale Trail or experience the enchantment of fine dining aboard a heritage steam train. The railway also hosts an annual programme of events to suit any age and interest. Put on your dancing shoes and sashay along to the popular 1940s Weekend or make magical memories on board the award-winning Santa Specials.
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