Railway Conservation. Run by Volunteers. Not for Profit.
New for 2023 as part of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1973-2023) we are offering just £15 per teacher/adult (1:10 child ratio) and pupils/children up to the age of 16 travel free!
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and education at its heart. Let your pupils climb on-board a steam or heritage diesel train on one of the earliest and most historic lines in the UK. Experience 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery at this must-see visitor attraction. We will take your pupils on a journey you can’t even imagine!
By far the best trip we have ever been on! The children were extremely excited as many of them had never been on a steam train. They really enjoyed the hands on learning on board the train. Thank you very much for helping us organise this fantastic day and we hope to be back next year if you will have us!
The Green Way Academy
A school trip to the NYMR offers a unique environment for learning outside the classroom that will challenge your pupils, and fill them with enthusiasm! Let your pupils see, smell and experience the steam era in the heart of the inspiring North York Moors National Park.
Our new Goathland Education Coach and workshops are part of the Yorkshire’s Magnificent Journey project, funded by Heritage Lottery Fund to develop our learning programme with local organisations and communities as part of the our charitable aims.
View our Suggested Visit Itineraries and Generic Risk Assessment, designed to help primary schools visiting Goathland Station; it contains all the information you are likely to need, helping you and your group make the most from your visit to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
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There is no cost for workshops and activities, you just need to book; please complete our Booking Form and we will be in touch shortly.
Here are some educational, fun activities for your students to work on pre-visit or post-visit. Read more
During your visit why not try out our self-led activities. We now have Pickering Station Activities, Goathland to Grosmont Rail Trail Adventure and our Online Resources. Read more
Travel along our heritage line and explore our heritage stations. Read more