Railway in Wartime at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Details
The centrepiece of the Pickering events calendar is the ever-popular Wartime Weekend, which is held every October, and includes a full programme of WWII and 1940s themed entertainment and events. The event is run by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway but is now so popular events have sprung up all over the town.
Attractions including singing, dancing, workshops, parades and fashion shows, in addition to living history showcases, period vehicle exhibitions and re-enactments. Incredibly popular with visitors from all over the UK and beyond.
Whether you want to dress up in period costume and get involved, or just do some sightseeing, it’s an excellent festival and fantastic fun for the whole family.
There are toilets, baby-changing facilities and additional access facilities at Pickering and selected other stations along the line. There are also refreshment facilities and gift shops and many of the stations, as well as a Customer Services office at Pickering. The railway is delighted to welcomes pushchairs and dogs on its services (subject to available space. Please note there is a charge for dogs to travel on board)
Event details
Dates | Times |
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Fri 11 - Sun 13 Oct 2019 |
Postcode YO187JW.
Prices
Special Event Fares apply. Please see website for full details.
Also see
- Major Event
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Tue 12 Feb - Sat 31 Aug | NYMR - Afternoon Tea |
Tue 12 Feb - Sat 31 Aug | NYMR - Pullman Dining Services Now Available! |
Sat 30 Mar - Sun 7 Apr | 60009 Union of South Africa visit |
Sat 13 Apr | Wedding Fairs |
Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jul | 60s Fest 2019 |
Thu 1 Aug | NYMR - Yorkshire Day |
Address
Pickering Station,
Park Street,
Pickering,
YO18 7AJ
Location
Directions
Map reference: SE 797841 Lat: 54.24639 Long: -0.77838
By Road: Thirsk to Scarborough, turn left at traffic lights in Pickering town and follow brown tourist signs for Steam Railway
By Public Transport: The main bus stops are outside Pickerig TIC at The Ropery and on Eastgate both within a 5 minute walk from the station.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 8 miles from Malton station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
There are toilets, baby-changing facilities and additional access facilities at Pickering and selected other stations along the line. There are also refreshment facilities and gift shops and many of the stations, as well as a Customer Services office at Pickering. The railway is delighted to welcomes pushchairs and dogs on its services (subject to available space. Please note there is a charge for dogs to travel on board)
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
Baby changing facilities
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system
Visual alarm system
Entrance
Steps to the main entrance
- 3Number of steps to entrance
Ramp to entrance
Handrail by ramp
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children