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About 18 miles away from Grassington. A volunteer-run steam railway. Trains
run from Embsay station every Sunday, and up to seven
days per week in the summer.
Special events. Thomas the tank engine makes regular
appearances here. The line connects you to Bolton Abbey
Estate, the station there is called Halton East.
Embsay Station was built in 1888. From there the the
track connects to the new award winning Bolton Abbey
station. The station is a reconstruction of the original
with gift shop, refreshment room, waiting room, toilets
and disabled facilities.
Parking facilities for cars and coaches. The line takes
in Holywell Halt, a recreated country halt with picnic
area and a children's trail. Embsay Station, the headquarters
of the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, has a
café, gift and book shop, extensive collection
of tank engines, and a picnic area.
On Saturday evenings through summer, excursions run
with Victorian carriages by Stately Trains. Strawberries
and cream served.
Special Events:
Thomas the Tank Engine events, 'A
Day out with Thomas' are run about 3 times a year.
The Railway has occasional 1940's Weekends and New Years
Day specials, etc... see their website for more details.
Return Fares: Adults: £8.00, Children £4.00,
Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £20.00. Different
fares will apply on special event days.
Trains run approximately every one and a half hours. |
