Mince Pie Specials and Accessibility & Wheelchair Compartment; Sunday 28th December 2025 and Thursday 1st January 2026.
"Mince Pie" Specials depart hourly from the Pitsford and Brampton Station on Sunday 28th December 2025 at 11am: 12noon: 1pm and 2pm.
While on Thursday 1st January 2026, hourly departures are at 11am: 12noon: 1pm: 2pm and 3pm
Events

What to expect:
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A bygone age return train ride being hauled by a heritage steam or diesel locomotive through the Northamptonshire countryside while you enjoy a glass of sherry, soft drinks, mince pies or a sweet treat, together with fruit shoots for kids at no extra cost.
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A Souvenir Shop on the station selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods.
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The Pitsford and Brampton Station "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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Parking is free at the Pitsford and Brampton Station.
Booking Information:
- Tickets can be booked in advance or purchased 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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There are no toilets on the train. These are available at the Pitsford & Brampton Station with baby changing facilities.
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Adult Carers accompanying an Additional Needs Customer (2 Carers per Additional Needs Customer) must provide a Northamptonshire Carers Card or equivalent.
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Rover and NLRPS/CIO Members Discount tickets are not available for this event.
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Heritage Railway Association (HRA) tickets at 10% discount.
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Concession Tickets also include Blue Light Card Holders, Serving Forces, and Privilege Travel Cards Holders (BR Staff Travel).
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Groups or 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, provided they are well behaved. You can take your dog on the train too, except for the Cream Teas, Cheese and 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 wish you all the best for the New Year and 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:
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A bygone age return train ride being hauled by a heritage steam or diesel locomotive through the Northamptonshire countryside while you enjoy a glass of sherry, soft drinks, mince pies or a sweet treat, together with fruit shoots for kids at no extra cost.
-
A Souvenir Shop on the station selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods. There is wheelchair access to the shop.
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The Pitsford and Brampton Station "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.
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Disabled parking is free at the Pitsford and Brampton Station,
Booking Information:
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Tickets can be booked in advance or purchased on the day dependent upon availability. All children must be accompanied by a full paying adult ticket holder.
- The Accessibility and Wheelchair Compartment can accommodate 1 wheelchair and 2 Companions/Carers or 4 persons seated with no wheelchair.
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Adult Carers accompanying a Wheelchair User or Additional Needs Customer (2 Carers per Wheelchair User or Additional Needs Customer) must provide a Northamptonshire Carers Card or equivalent.
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All tickets are for timed return train rides only and Rover Tickets are not available for the Accessibility and Wheelchair Compartment.
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There are no toilets on the train. These are available at the Pitsford and Brampton Station with a disabled toilet and baby changing facilities.
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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, provided they are well behaved. You can take your dog on the train too, except for the Cream Teas, Cheese and 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.
Staff wish you a Happy New Year and hope that your visit to the railway is memorable, enjoyable and you have a great time with us.
Book now"Mince Pie" Specials depart hourly from the Pitsford and Brampton Station on Sunday 28th December 2025 at 11am: 12noon: 1pm and 2pm.
While on Thursday 1st January 2026, hourly departures are at 11am: 12noon: 1pm: 2pm and 3pm