Keep an eye out this Halloween as seemingly regular train stations transform themselves into platforms of terror. Get ahead of the ghosts and ghouls, whizz past the witches and wizards and grab your seat on board these spooktacular fright trains!
Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line) – Wizard Weekend
Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line) – Wizard Weekend
For those of you wanting to follow in the magical footsteps of Harry Potter, this is your chance! Friday 30th to Saturday 31st October is ‘Wizard Weekend’, which brings with it unlimited rides on the Wizard Express and allows you to walk across the footbridge where Harry Potter received his Hogwarts Express ticket. Watch as owls fly above your head and prepare to be astounded at the haunting magic show.
Chinnor Railway – Spooks and Ghouls Special
Chinnor Railway – Spooks and Ghouls Special
This Halloween you have the chance to ride The Icknield Line in a train full of spooks and ghouls. With five departures on the 1st November prepare yourself for a haunting ride. With goodie bags for children in Halloween fancy dress, this event is sure to be a treat.
Isle of Wight Steam Railway – Halloween Fright Night
Isle of Wight Steam Railway – Halloween Fright Night
Grab your broomstick and wizard’s hat and head down to the ‘Train of Fright’. With three trains departing on 31st October each offering a different ‘scare level’, you’re sure to find the right frightful journey. Take the ghost train into the Island’s deserted countryside, enjoy the ‘Spooky Owl Experience’ and cower at the ‘Train Story Ghost Experience’.
Severn Valley Railway – Ghost Trains
Severn Valley Railway – Ghost Trains
Starting in Kidderminster, you will begin by meeting ‘Disco Daddy’ who will get you into the spooky spirit. Then climb aboard the Ghost Train and prepare for a thrilling ride out into the countryside toward Arley, from which then you will hopefully return. With fancy dress contests, face painting and more, prepare for the fright-fully good ride.
East Lancashire Railway – Halloween Ghost Trains
East Lancashire Railway – Halloween Ghost Trains
100 years ago a train left Bury station and never returned! This Halloween hop on board the Bury to Rawtenstall train line and bump shoulders with ghost hunters and meet the ghost and ghouls that roam the tracks. On your (hopeful) return, tuck into the food and drink buffet and partake in the Creepy Craft Workshop at Bury Transport Museum.
Great Central Railway – Steam & Scream
Great Central Railway – Steam & Scream
This Halloween, climb aboard the Great Central Railway steam train and head into the night with ghosts and ghouls as your guides. At each station you can take part in a wide variety of spooky activities such as guided ghost hunts, best dressed competitions and ‘Meet the Beasts’.
Apedale Valley Light Railway – Spooky Specials
Apedale Valley Light Railway – Spooky Specials
Don’t be afraid, be petrified! Hop on board for the fright of your life on Halloween and November 1st. Trains run from 4pm – 8pm with less scary trains running at 11.30am over the weekend, you’re sure to experience the scare factor this steam train provides.
Kirklees Light Railway – Halloween Ghost Trains
Kirklees Light Railway – Halloween Ghost Trains
After departing from the station sit back and relax as the train heads into the Haunted Woods and make sure you keep a look out for zombies lurking in the dark. Take caution as ghosts and ghouls clamber on board, and, if you dare, head on down to the ‘Carriage of Doom.’ Trains will be running on Halloween and 1st November, so climb on board and prepare to be scared.
The Vale of Rheidol Railway – Halloween Ghost Trains
The Vale of Rheidol Railway – Halloween Ghost Trains
Don your best costumes and head on down to Aberystwyth for this haunting Ghost Train. Stopping off at Devil’s Bridge station, children are invited to feast on Halloween Hotdogs and adults will be served hot pork baps. Beware, this is a devilishly frightening and is not for those of a nervous disposition.
East Kent Railway Trust – Halloween Train of Terror
Prepare for a scare with this Ghost Train. With five departures on the 25th October, 31st October and 1st November, head on down and get ready for a fright. If you do decide to board the ‘Train of Terror’ you’ll experience the ‘Haunted Tunnel’ and many more surprises along the way.
