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Half Term Family Fun at the NYMR
Hop on board for an unforgettable family adventure this May half term at the NYMR. From hands-on activities and creative play to exciting bird encounters, there's something to keep every little explorer entertained. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of our special autocar services. Take a look at our full schedule and see what fun awaits.
Brickin' It Workshops: 24 & 25 May
Location: Pickering Station, Platform 2
Unleash your little builders at our LEGO workshops brought to you by Bricks McGee. Test your building skills with the construction challenges. Various one-hour sessions are taking place across the weekend - booking is required. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian during the activity. £5 per person (5+ years old).
LEGO is a registered trademark of the LEGO Group, who do not own or endorse Bricks McGee, or the Brickin' It Workshops. Workshops are not suitable for ages under 5 due to small parts.
Free Drop-In Activities
All the following activities are free to join and are drop-in, so just turn up at the stations during the running period and enjoy. If you'd like to travel on our heritage trains from Pickering to Whitby, tickets can be booked in advance or bought on the day.
Art Day: 26 May
Location: Pickering Station, Platform 2
Get creative at our self-led Art Day from 10am - 2pm. Unlock your artistic skills and craft your own railway-inspired masterpiece to enter into our Railway 200 Writing & Art Competition. All materials provided. Sketch steam engines or paint scenic tracks. No booking required, drop in anytime.
Train Time Stay & Play Sessions: 27 & 28 May
Location: Pickering Station, Platform 2
Explore and play in our hands-on railway world from 11 am to 4 pm at our interactive stay and play session.
Birds of Prey: 31 May
Location: Pickering Station, Platform 2
Birds of prey at the Whitby Falconers static display from 9.30 am-4.30 pm. Free to view, with a small charge for handling
Brickin' It Workshops: 24 & 25 May
Location: Pickering Station, Platform 2
Unleash your little builders at our LEGO workshops brought to you by Bricks McGee. Test your building skills with the construction challenges. Various one-hour sessions are taking place across the weekend - booking is required. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian during the activity. £5 per person (5+ years old).
LEGO is a registered trademark of the LEGO Group, who do not own or endorse Bricks McGee, or the Brickin' It Workshops. Workshops are not suitable for ages under 5 due to small parts.
Free Drop-In Activities
All the following activities are free to join and are drop-in, so just turn up at the stations during the running period and enjoy. If you'd like to travel on our heritage trains from Pickering to Whitby, tickets can be booked in advance or bought on the day.
Art Day: 26 May
Location: Pickering Station, Platform 2
Get creative at our self-led Art Day from 10am - 2pm. Unlock your artistic skills and craft your own railway-inspired masterpiece to enter into our Railway 200 Writing & Art Competition. All materials provided. Sketch steam engines or paint scenic tracks. No booking required, drop in anytime.
Train Time Stay & Play Sessions: 27 & 28 May
Location: Pickering Station, Platform 2
Explore and play in our hands-on railway world from 11 am to 4 pm at our interactive stay and play session.
Birds of Prey: 31 May
Location: Pickering Station, Platform 2
Birds of prey at the Whitby Falconers static display from 9.30 am-4.30 pm. Free to view, with a small charge for handling
Sat 24 May to Wed 28 May, Sat 31 May
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Park Street
Pickering YO18 7AJ
£5 per person (5+ years old) for the Brickin' It Workshops.Free for all other events.
29 & 30 May: The railway is closed on Thursday and Friday as standard, please see timetable for all running dates in 2025.
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