Special Events.
Heritage steam "Open-Day" and Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment trains depart hourly between 10am and 3pm from the Pitsford and Brampton Station. (10am to 4pm on the 20th and 21st September) 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 for a short while before you continue your journey to the departure station. If you wish, you can stay at the Boughton 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.The return train ride last about 45 minutes.
Events

What to expect:
- Kids with a cuddly toy travel FREE and kids, meet the Brampton Bear on the Pitsford and Brampton Station platform.
- Fun and games including a children's "teacup" roundabout.
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A traditional return steam train ride through the Northamptonshire countryside.
-
A Souvenir Shop on the station selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods.
-
The Pitsford and Brampton Station "Platform 3 Buffet" serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food. There is a refreshment carriage at the Boughton Station.
-
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 at the Pitsford and Brampton Station. Also, there is free public parking available approximately 250 metres from the Boughton 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.
-
Rover ticket can be purchased for this event and Heritage Railway Association (HRA) tickets are not availble.
-
Concession Tickets also include Blue Light Card Holders, Serving Forces, and Privilege Travel Cards Holders (BR Staff Travel).
-
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.
-
Pushchairs can be safely stored in the station during your train ride.
-
There are no toilets on the train. These are available at the Pitsford & Brampton and Boughton Stations.
-
Groups/Parties of 10 or more receive a 10% discount (added automatically when buying online).
-
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, 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 now
What to expect:
- Kids with a cuddly toy travel FREE and kids, meet the Brampton Bear on the Pitsford and Brampton Station platform.
-
Fun and games including a children's "teacup" roundabout.
-
A heritage return steam train ride through the Northamptonshire countryside.
-
A Souvenir Shop on the station selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods. There is wheelchair access to the shop.
-
The Pitsford and Brampton Station "Platform 3 Buffet" serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food. There is a refreshment carriage at the Boughton Station.
-
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 disabled parking is free at the Pitsford and Brampton Station. Also, there is free public parking available approximately 250 metres from the Boughton Station.
Booking Information:
- The Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment can accommodate 1 wheelchair and 2 Carers/Companions or 4 persons seated with no wheelchair.
-
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.
-
Tickets can be booked in advance or purchased on the day dependent upon availability. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
-
All tickets are for timed return train rides only and Rover Tickets are not available for the Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment.
-
There are no toilets on the train. These are available at the Pitsford & Brampton and Boughton Stations.
-
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, 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 now
What to expect:
-
Two full days of celebrating 200 years of railways.
-
A traditional return steam and diesel hauled train rides through the Northamptonshire countryside during the gala.
-
Introducing a guest steam locomotive, Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST Works No.1969 "JN Derbyshire", demonstration freight trains and featuring the "Ironstone Train Project" iron ore tippler wagons.
-
A Souvenir Shop on the station selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods.
-
The Pitsford and Brampton Station "Platform 3 Buffet" serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food. There is a refreshment carriage at the Boughton Station.
-
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 at the Pitsford and Brampton Station. Also, there is free public parking available approximately 250 metres from the Boughton 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.
-
Rover Tickets are accepted but NLRPS/CIO Members Discount and Heritage Railway Association (HRA) tickets are not availble for this event.
-
Concession Tickets also include Blue Light Card Holders, Serving Forces, and Privilege Travel Cards Holders (BR Staff Travel).
-
Adult Carers accompanying an Additional Needs Customer (2 Carers per Additional Needs Customer) must provide a Northamptonshire Carers Card or equivalent.
-
Pushchairs can be safely stored in the station during your train ride.
-
There are no toilets on the train. These are available at the Pitsford & Brampton and Boughton Stations.
-
Groups/Parties of 10 or more receive a 10% discount (added automatically when buying online).
-
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, 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 now
What to expect:
-
Two full days of celebrating 200 years of railways.
-
A traditional return steam and diesel hauled train rides through the Northamptonshire countryside during the gala.
-
Introducing a guest steam locomotive, Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST Works No.1969 "JN Derbyshire", demonstration freight trains and featuring the "Ironstone Train Project" iron ore tippler wagons.
-
A Souvenir Shop on the station selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods.
-
The Pitsford and Brampton Station "Platform 3 Buffet" serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food. There is a refreshment carriage at the Boughton Station.
-
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 disabledvparking is free at the Pitsford and Brampton Station. Also, there is free public parking available approximately 250 metres from the Boughton Station.
Booking Information:
- The Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment can accommodate 1 wheelchair and 2 Carers/Companions or 4 persons seated with no wheelchair.
-
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.
-
Tickets can be booked in advance or purchased on the day dependent upon availability. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
-
All tickets are for timed return train rides only and Rover Tickets are not available for the Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment.
-
There are no toilets on the train. These are available at the Pitsford & Brampton and Boughton Stations.
-
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 now
What to expect:
-
Adults travel for a quid.
-
A heritage steam train journey through the Northamptonshire countryside.
-
A Souvenir Shop on the station selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods.
-
The Pitsford and Brampton Station "Platform 3 Buffet" serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food. There is a refreshment carriage at the Boughton Station.
-
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 at the Pitsford and Brampton Station. Also, there is free public parking available approximately 250 metres from the Boughton 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.
-
Carers accompanying a disabled customer (2 Carers per disabled customer) must provide a Northamptonshire Carers Card or equivalent.
-
Pushchairs can be safely stored in the station during your train ride.
-
There are no toilets on the train and these are available at the Pitsford & Brampton and Boughton Stations.
-
Rover and Heritage Railway Association (HRA) tickets are not availble for this event.
-
Concession Tickets also include Blue Light Card Holders, Serving Forces, and Privilege Travel Cards Holders (BR Staff Travel).
-
Groups/Parties of 10 or more receive a 10% discount (added automatically when buying online).
-
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, 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 now
What to expect:
-
Adults travel for a quid.
-
A heritage steam train ride through the Northamptonshire countryside.
-
A Souvenir Shop on the station selling a wide range of gifts, books, toys and other goods. There is wheelchair access to the shop.
-
The Pitsford and Brampton Station "Platform 3 Buffet" serving hot/cold drinks, snacks and freshly prepared hot food. There is a refreshment carriage at the Boughton Station.
-
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 diabled parking is free at the Pitsford and Brampton Station. Also, there is free public parking available approximately 250 metres from the Boughton Station.
Booking Information:
- The Accessibility Compartment can accommodate 1 wheelchair and 2 Companions/Carers or 4 persons seated with no wheelchair.
-
Tickets can be booked in advance or purchased on the day dependent upon availability. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
-
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.
-
There are no toilets on the train and these are available at the Pitsford & Brampton and Boughton Stations.
-
All tickets are for timed return train rides only and Rover Tickets are not available for the Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment.
-
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 then access "Do we Cater for Wheelchairs and Disabilities?" for further 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, 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 nowHeritage steam "Open-Day" and Accessibility/Wheelchair Compartment trains depart hourly between 10am and 3pm from the Pitsford and Brampton Station. (10am to 4pm on the 20th and 21st September) 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 for a short while before you continue your journey to the departure station. If you wish, you can stay at the Boughton 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.The return train ride last about 45 minutes.