Embsay & Bolton Abbey
Steam Railway

Two miles away from Skipton. A volunteer-run steam railway. Trains run from Embsay station every Sunday, and up to seven days per week in the summer. Special events. Thomas the tank engine makes regular appearances here. The line connects you to Bolton Abbey Estate, the station there is called Halton East.

Embsay Station was built in 1888. From there the the track connects to the new award winning Bolton Abbey station. The station is a reconstruction of the original with gift shop, refreshment room, waiting room, toilets and disabled facilities. Parking facilities for cars and coaches. The line takes in Holywell Halt, a recreated country halt with picnic area and a children's trail. Embsay Station, the headquarters of the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, has a café, gift and book shop, extensive collection of tank engines, and a picnic area.

On Saturday evenings through summer, excursions run with Victorian carriages by Stately Trains. Strawberries and cream served.

Special Events:

Thomas the Tank Engine events, 'A Day out with Thomas' are run about 3 times a year. The Railway has occasional 1940's Weekends and New Years Day specials, etc... see their website for more details.

(the information below is correct as of May 2003)

Prices:

Return Fares: Adults: £6.00, Children £3.00, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £16.000. Different fares will apply on special event days.

Trains run approximately every one and a half hours.

Pictures from 'A Day out with Thomas'

Contact details:

Website: Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Embsay Steam Railway is part of the Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust, Registered Charity No. 517804.