Make the trip from Grandparent to Grandchild on an adventure that spans generations in this historical past railway. With a storied records stretching back to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the East Lancashire Railway is the steam powered coronary heart of the Irwell Valley, pumping items and those around the vicinity for nearly 2 hundred years! The line runs for 12 miles through scenic Lancastrian Landscapes, from lovely rural panoramas and postcard pretty villages to bustling Victorian cities and cotton mill dotted horizons. Local points of interest consist of actual ale bars, old fashioned tea rooms, and quirky boutiques, markets, eating places, cafés and extra! Take a stroll at the “moderate side” on a professionally guided Rail Ale Trail or revel in the enchantment of exceptional eating aboard a historical past steam train. The railway also hosts an annual programme of events to match any age and hobby. Put for your dancing shoes and sashay alongside to the popular Nineteen Forties Weekend or make magical recollections on board the award-winning Santa Specials. During a trip on the East Lancs Railway, you’ll journey to lovely scenic locations like Heywood, Bury, Summerseat and Ramsbottom.