Levisham Station: Railway in Wartime

Visit Levisham Station and relive the camaraderie and spirit of WW2, with a pop-up show, live music, 'British Restaurant' and re-enactment displays. Read more

Railway in Wartime 2019

11, 12 & 13 October 2019

Over the three-day event families can hop on board steam and heritage diesel trains and relive the amazing spirit and camaraderie of World War II, whilst enjoying various war-themed entertainment and vehicle displays at stations along the iconic North Yorkshire Moors Railway line.

Each station will be transformed to create a variety of scenarios and performances including a wartime street, ‘The Sidings’, at Pickering, Home Guard demonstrations at Goathland and Grosmont will be taken over by Eden Camp. Levisham will once again have a variety of living history displays.

Railway in Wartime is an extremely popular event. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions in advance of your visit.

New for 2019:

* Pickering: D-Day Exhibition: A visual display of the first 24 hours on the D-Day beaches.

* Levisham: Come and experience our interactive show 'Other Side of the Tracks' which will take you back to Hull, 1941 and the evacuation of school girl, June and her adventures in the East Yorkshire Countryside.

* Grosmont: Experience this War Weekend as Eden Camp takes-over Grosmont Station with authentic fairground rides, military vehicles, vintage sweet shop and children's games.

Travel along the heritage line (Pickering to Grosmont returns) Adult/Concession £27.00, Child £13.50 and Family (2x Adults & 2x Children) £56.00 Multi-Day Tickets (1 day, 2 day and 3 day ticket options available). Carer Tickets are available with a full paying fare. Proof of ID required at Booking Office.

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Grosmont Station: Railway in Wartime

Experience this War Weekend as Eden Camp takes-over Grosmont Station with authentic fairground rides, military vehicles, vintage sweet shop and children's games. Read more

Goathland Station: Railway in Wartime

Wartime Stalls, Including 40s hair styling and hats, clothing and militaria. Display of agricultural equipment and The Auxiliary Commando Airborne encampment. Read more

Levisham Station: Railway in Wartime

Visit Levisham Station and relive the camaraderie and spirit of WW2, with a pop-up show, live music, 'British Restaurant' and re-enactment displays. Read more

Pickering Station: Railway in Wartime

Experience and explore the 'The Sidings', a wartime street featuring a 1940s style public house, live entertainment, scenarios and D-Day Exhibition. Read more

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