For fans of the supernatural – this new spooky event coming to North Yorkshire Moors Railway is for you.
This October and November, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is launching the spine-tingling Mad Alice’s Ghost Train. The all-new immersive event will give guests on the heritage railway the chance to discover the darker, haunted side of the moors.
The experience is led by the infamous Mad Alice from The Bloody Tour of York.
Visitors, if they dare, will step aboard and journey through darkness from Pickering to Levisham and back, encountering live actors and spooky tales along the way – 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 firsthand.
Charlotte Hawes, events manager at the NYMR, said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch Mad Alice’s Ghost Train – it’s unlike anything we’ve done before.
“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.”
Guests aged 18+ will receive a mini Mad Alice York Gin & Tonic, courtesy of York Gin – with soft drink options also available.
Mad Alice added: “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!”
Mad Alice’s Ghost Train will take place on Sunday 19, Sunday 26 October and Sunday 2 November 2025, at 6-7pm or 7:45-8:45pm.
Tickets are priced at £40 for adults and £35 for under-18s (minimum age 14) – an early bird discount is available until 30 June. For more information and to book your tickets, visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway website.