Just in time for Halloween 2025 will be an all-new immersive event that is set to send shivers down the spines of visitors to a popular steam train attraction.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is hosting Mad Alice’s Ghost Train, perfect for fans of the supernatural. For the first time, the heritage railway is giving guests the chance to discover the darker, haunted side of the moors.
The experience will be led by the infamous Mad Alice, from The Bloody Tour of York. Visitors can step aboard if they dare and journey through darkness from Pickering to Levisham and back, encountering live actors and spooky tales, including learning about the mysterious ghosts that still haunt the carriages and stations.
The event includes live storytelling from Mad Alice, supernatural folklore from across the moors, and a dramatic retelling of The Signalman by Charles Dickens – a ghost story inspired by a deadly train crash the author witnessed first-hand. Guests aged 18+ will receive a mini Mad Alice York Gin & Tonic, courtesy of York Gin – with soft drink options also available.
Charlotte Hawes, events manager at NYMR, said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch Mad Alice’s Ghost Train. It’s unlike anything we’ve done before.
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“Combining gothic storytelling, the unique setting of our historic railway, and the legends of the moors creates something truly special. It’s a chance to see the NYMR in a whole new light.”
Mad Alice said: “I’m looking forward to bringing these stories to life on the historic railway on the beautiful North York Moors where myths and legends interweave with the landscape. There are some great ghost stories to be told and this will be the perfect setting.
“I expect the real ghosts of the carriages may even put their own spin on the night’s events… anything can happen. If that’s the case, we do have some gin from York Gin to steady your nerves!”
For those brave enough, the event dates are Sundays, October 19 and 26, and November 2, at 6pm-7pm or 7.45pm-8.45pm. Tickets are priced at £40 for adults and £35 for under-18s (minimum age 14). A limited early bird discount is available.
Tickets can be booked via nymr.co.uk