Normal Operating Day and Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment Train Rides; Sun 13th April with dates throughout the year.
Experience a heritage train ride up and down our track in an authentic heated coach hauled by a historic locomotive experiencing the golden age of steam or diesel. Trains depart hourly between 11am (10am on some dates) and 3pm from the Pitsford and Brampton Station and you have the flexibility of boarding a train at any tlme that suits you (Except timed bookings for the Accessibility and Wheelchair Compartment). You will visit our Boughton Station where the train will stop before you continue your journey. If you wish, you can stay at this station and return on a later train. You can also buy tickets and board trains there with a regular bus service available to and from the station.
Events

What to expect:
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A bygone age return train ride being hauled by variety of heritage steam or diesel locomotives through the Northamptonshire countryside.
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Free Brake Van Rides on Sunday 29th June (A donation to the NLR would be welcome).
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A Souvenir Shop selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods.
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The "Platform 3 Buffet" serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food.
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There are Public Houses next to the Pitsford & Brampton and Boughton Stations to visit before or after your train ride
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Also, enjoy a walk along the Brampton Valley Way next to the stations.
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And parking is free.
Booking Information:
- You can save on your tickets if they are booked in advance or you can purchased them on the day dependent upon availability. All children must be accompanied by a full paying adult ticket holder.
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Pushchairs can be safely stored in the station during your train ride.
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Rover, NLRPS/CIO Members Discount and Heritage Railway Association (HRA) tickets are availble for this event.
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Concession Tickets also include Blue Light Card Holders, Serving Forces, and Priv. Travel Cards Holders (BR Staff Travel).
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Groups/Parties of 10 or more receive a 10% discount (added automatically when buying online).
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Please read our Refund Policy found at the Checkout under 'Terms & Conditions'.
Dogs:
- Dogs are very welcome at the NLR, provided they are well behaved. You can take your dog on the train too, except for the Cream Teas, Fish & Chips, Cheese & Cider and Breakfast with Santa Events in the first class coach. (assistance dogs are accepted). We simply ask that all dog owners clean up any ‘accidents’ and also your dog does not sit on the coach seats.
The Northampton and Lamport Heritage Railway staff hope that your visit to the railway is memorable, enjoyable and you have a great time with us.
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What to expect:
- A heritage return train ride through the Northamptonshire countryside.
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A Souvenir Shop selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods.
-
The "Platform 3 Buffet" serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food.
-
There are Public Houses next to the Pitsford & Brampton and Boughton Stations to visit before or after your train ride
-
Also, enjoy a walk along the Brampton Valley Way next to the stations.
-
And parking is free.
Booking Information:
- The Accessibility Compartment can accommodate 1 wheelchair and 2 Companions/Carers or 4 persons seated with no wheelchair. Please contact enquiries@nlr.org.uk for further details.
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You can save on your tickets if they are booked in advance or you can purchased them on the day dependent upon availability. All children must be accompanied by a full paying adult ticket holder.
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All tickets are for timed return train rides only; Rover Tickets are not available for the Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment.
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Please read our Refund Policy found at the Checkout under 'Terms & Conditions'.
Wheelchair Train Access Information:
- Please access the link https://www.nlr.org.uk/faqs/ and further access "Do we Cater for Wheelchairs and Disabilities?" for full information.
Dogs:
- Dogs are very welcome at the NLR, provided they are well behaved. You can take your dog on the train too, except for the Cream Teas, Fish & Chips, Cheese & Cider and Breakfast with Santa Events in the first class coach. (assistance dogs are accepted). We simply ask that all dog owners clean up any ‘accidents’ and also your dog does not sit on the coach seats.
The Northampton and Lamport Heritage Railway staff hope that your visit to the railway is memorable, enjoyable and you have a great time with us.
Book nowExperience a heritage train ride up and down our track in an authentic heated coach hauled by a historic locomotive experiencing the golden age of steam or diesel. Trains depart hourly between 11am (10am on some dates) and 3pm from the Pitsford and Brampton Station and you have the flexibility of boarding a train at any tlme that suits you (Except timed bookings for the Accessibility and Wheelchair Compartment). You will visit our Boughton Station where the train will stop before you continue your journey. If you wish, you can stay at this station and return on a later train. You can also buy tickets and board trains there with a regular bus service available to and from the station.