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North Yorkshire Moors RailwayNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway

Step back in time with Britain's most popular heritage steam railway. Enjoy stunning scenery along 18 miles of railway through the National Park. Daily running from end March to End Oct 2010. Also Pullman dining services operate at evenings and weekends throughout the year. Voted Best Visitor Attraction winner 2007 & 2009 by the Moors & Coast Tourism Partnership. For timetable details visit our website www.nymr.co.uk.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gay friendly Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs acceptedFacilities for hearing impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


CHILD PRICE £8.00 to £10.50
ADULT PRICE £16.00 to £21.00
FAMILY PRICE £33.00 to £45.00
ADULT CONCESSION £14.00 to £18.00

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Sat 27 Mar 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Mon - Sun 09:00 to 19:30
   
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
 
 

Contact

Customer Services
Tel: 01751 472508
View the North Yorkshire Moors Railway websitewww.nymr.co.uk
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Venue

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Pickering Station, Park Street, Pickering, YO18 7AJ

View the North Yorkshire Moors Railway websitewww.nymr.co.uk

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Map reference: SE 797841


By Road:
Thirsk to Scarbroough, turn left at traffic lights in Pickering town.

By Public Transport:
Bus depot opposite station.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 8 miles from Malton station

There are toilets, baby-changing facilities and disabled access at Pickering Station. The station also provides a tearoom, shop and customer services reception. The railway welcomes dogs and pushchairs.

VistBritain VAQASMoors and Coast Tourism Partnership Award WinnerYork Tourism Awards for Excellence WinnerYork Tourism Awards Finalist

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Fri 17 - Sun 19 Sep 2010 Diesel Gala
Fri 1 - Sun 3 Oct 2010 Autumn Steam Gala
Fri 15 - Sun 17 Oct 2010 Wartime Weekend
Sat 4, Sun 5 Dec 2010 Santa Specials
Sat 11, Sun 12 Dec 2010 Santa Specials
Sat 18 - Tue 21 Dec 2010 Santa Specials

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 3
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
  • Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system
  • Visual alarm system