Find Us Expand Please visit Directions & Parking Page Pickering Station is just off the A170 between Scarborough and Thirsk and lies just off the A169, 9 miles from Malton and the A64. Goathland and Grosmont Stations can be reached from the A169 Pickering – Whitby road or the A171 Whitby – Guisborough road and are well signposted. Pickering = YO18 7AJ Levisham = YO18 7NN Goathland = YO22 5NF Grosmont = YO22 5QE Whitby = YO21 1YN Is there a Car Park? Yes, there are NYMR operated car parks at, Pickering, Levisham, Goathland & Grosmont Stations. These are suitable for cars, motorbikes, minibuses and small vans only. A charge is applicable at all of these car parks. There are also council run car parks at Whitby. Where can I drop off people and park our coach? Pickering There is no coach access outside the station on Park Street. The bus lay-by on THE ROPERY is the nearest and only drop off point at Pickering, do not leave the coach unattended as this is a working bus stop. The coach park in Pickering is situated in Eastgate on the Scarborough side of the A169/A170 roundabout (charges apply). Levisham and Newton Dale Halt are not accessible by coaches. Goathland Coaches must use the car park in the centre of the village. When travelling from Pickering please use the second road normally used by coach operators. Grsomont Accessible from the A169 from the village of Sleights. Shortly after arriving at the NYMR in Grosmont, please be aware of a bridge with a clearance height of approximately 13ft 3ins.
School Risk Assessment Expand Download our School Risk Assessment and Risk Rating Calculator & Action Level Table. If you have any questions relating to the Risk Assessment, please email [email protected] to discuss.
School T&Cs Expand Terms & Conditions Schools bookings need to be made well in advance of your requested travel date as some of our services are very popular and seating may not be available. To qualify for the schools group rates, a minimum number of 20 fare-paying passengers are required, otherwise standard fares will apply. Please book for the maximum expected number of passengers so that seating can be preliminarily reserved, and inform us of the final passenger count no later than 14 days prior to the date of travel. After your booking has been made you will receive a letter of confirmation; please ensure that all information, including departure stations, dates and times are correct. Any errors or omissions must be brought to our attention as soon as possible to avoid your group’s disappointment. A deposit of 50% of the total cost is required upon receipt of the confirmation letter unless otherwise stated. Cancellations can only be made in writing or by email at least seven days prior to your date of travel. Cheques should be made payable to NYMR or payment can be made by all major credit and debit cards, excluding American Express. On your scheduled travel day please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the departure time to allow sufficient time to check-in and board. If you miss your booked train time the NYMR cannot guarantee that your group will be able to travel. Ensure that your coach driver is made fully aware of the set-down and pickup points at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont. Seating will be reserved for parties boarding at Pickering, Grosmont or Whitby stations, unfortunately we cannot guarantee reserved seating at intermediate stations. Seats can only be held until 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time and bookings are subject to limited space availability. During Special Events reserved seating may not be available due to seating limitations. No reserved seating is available at Railway in Wartime. The NYMR reserves the right to alter, cancel or suspend services and accepts no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay thereby caused. Any material amendments made to the original booking after the receipt of your letter of confirmation will incur an administration fee of £25 except in the case of cancellation.
Contact Education Officer Expand Contact Us Have a chat with our Education Officer to see how a visit to the NYMR can fit with this term’s topic, through literacy, science, engineering, history, heritage and drama. For more information email [email protected], or phone our Education Officer, Helena Fox on 01751 473799 *ext 248.
School Access Expand Is specific clothing required for your trip? Suitable clothing and sturdy shoes/trainers are essential. Please come prepared for the weather e.g. warm clothes, waterproofs, sun hats, sun cream and bottles of water as appropriate. First aid Yes, we always have a qualified first aider on site. Facilities available Gift Shop Picnic area at Pickering Picnic area at Grosmont for self-led visits Classroom Visitor Centre including Young Engineers Interactive Exhibition Disabled Access There is disabled access to all our service trains, but we ask you to advise us when making your booking. Disabled toilets are located at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont. For more information call 01751 472508 or email [email protected]
What school sizes do we cater for? Expand What group sizes do we cater for? If you want to just travel on the railway we can cater for all size school groups. Packages (The Last Train and Evacuation Experience) are limited to 35 pupils plus teachers as we like to ensure that everyone has a fantastic experience. Have more than this in your class? Contact us and we will try and accommodate your school.
How long will my visit last? Expand Dwell times vary depending upon the journey and attractions visited. Grosmont - Goathland 20 minutes Levisham - Pickering 20 minutes Grosmont - Whitby 30 minutes Pickering - Goathland 45 minutes Whitby - Goathland 50 minutes Grosmont - Pickering 60 minutes Goathland - Whitby 60 minutes Pickering - Whitby 1 hour 45 minutes