Railway Conservation. Run by Volunteers. Not for Profit.
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life.
In 2024 the festival will be celebrating how people and ideas have moved around and come together throughout history. The transport routes, communication networks, trade unions and social clubs. The travellers who have spread ideas and the hosts who welcome them. There are so many stories on our doorsteps just waiting to be uncovered.
Pickering Station: LNERCA Tour, Station Tour, Carriage & Wagon Coach Tour and Lift Demonstration, Signal Box Demo and Victorian Games, All A-Board Games Night, Wagon Group Talk & Demonstration, Archives Open Day & History Talks.Pickering Trout Farm: Carriage Stable Tour.Goathland Station: Station Tour, Guided Rail Trail Walk & Volunteer Voices Exhibition.Grosmont Station: Station Tour & Motive Power Depot Walking Tour.
NYMR's Trust is a not-for-profit charity, which focuses on both the education of all people of all backgrounds through the operation of a living museum demonstrating the impact of the coal-powered steam railway as a catalyst for the rapid expansion of the Industrial Revolution and a foundation of modern societies and economies. Learn more: nymr.co.uk/charitable-aims
• Heritage Open Days is brought to you by the National Trust with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, and delivered locally by a large range of organisations (including civic societies, heritage organisations and local councils, community champions and thousands of enthusiastic volunteers)
• For further details about the festival, visit heritageopendays.org.uk
6 to 15 September - Unearth the stories behind our iconic heritage railway, spanning five decades of camaraderie, dedication, and shared passion for preserving a bygone era. Read more
6 & 11 September - Accompanied by a NYMR volunteer, you’ll learn about the history of this beautiful country station. Read more
6, 8, 10 & 13 September - Join us this Heritage Open Days to take a tour of the LNERCA Atkins Building. Read more
6, 10, 12 & 13 September - Join us this Heritage Open Days to learn about our Carriage Care Facility. Read more
7, 8, 14 & 15 September - Join us this Heritage Open Days and take a walking tour of the engine sheds at Grosmont. Read more
9 & 10 September - The ‘Rail Trail’ from Goathland to Grosmont via Beck Hole is a 5.5 km walk along the original horse drawn Stephenson’s line. Read more
9 & 12 September - Explore Grosmont 1952 themed heritage station, the home to the operating and engineering world of the NYMR. Read more
9 & 11 September - The tour will explain what is involved in carrying out routine heritage carriage maintenance right through to full overhauls. Read more
10 & 12 September - Find out more about our wide-ranging collection of over 8000 objects covering rolling stock, signs, notices, signals, maps, drawings and artefacts. Read more
11 September - Explore Pickering 1930s themed heritage station to transport yourself back in time to the steam era. Read more
13 September - Whether you're a seasoned board game enthusiast or a curious beginner, our Board Game Night promises excitement for all. Read more
15 September - Two talks available: History of the Line and Whitby to the World. Read more
15 September - Hands on fun with our exciting signal box demonstrations. Read more