North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Yorkshire heritage railway to host 2026 spring and summer events including a fish and chips afternoon tea and wine tasting
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced its 2026 spring and summer specialty services and immersive experiences.
From luxury dining journeys to lively themed events, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) will introduce a wide range of activities over the spring and summer months.
Many of the experiences will involve taking a journey through the North York Moors National Park while being served a meal and drinks - all locally sourced.
The train manager will be there to welcome passengers onboard.
Spring and summer events at North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Fish and Chips Service
Date: April 25 and 29, 2026
What’s on: A relaxed dining experience featuring freshly prepared fish and chips from the award-winning Capplemans of Pickering. Diners will travel from Pickering to Goathland and back, observing the scenic views alongside their meal, with tea, coffee and optional home-made cream scone, served on the return journey.
Mini Beer Festival
Date: May 2, 3 and 4, 2026
What’s on: Celebrate May Bank Holiday with a relaxed mini beer festival set in Goathland Station Tearoom. Guests can enjoy seven hand-picked ales from local breweries, alongside a guest cider and a selection of wines and prosecco. The festival will run across three days and visitors can hop on and off the railway whilst admiring the atmosphere.
North Yorkshire Pullman Afternoon Tea
Date: June 9 and 10, 2026
What’s on: A classic afternoon tea experience whilst travelling through the North York Moors. Guests are welcomed with a drink before indulging in a selection of savoury treats followed by freshly baked scones, cakes, and sweet treats on the return journey. Tea, coffee, and handmade specialty chocolates will also be available.
Gin Tasting Experience
Date: June 23, 2026
What’s on: In collaboration with Whitby Distillery, guests will get the chance to sample a curated selection of gins paired with light bites, all whilst travelling through the moorland on board the Great Western Saloon.
North Yorkshire Pullman Cream Tea
Date: June 27, 2026
What’s on: A relaxed experience for families and friends who like to enjoy a savoury course of either local butcher’s pork pie or vegetarian quiche followed by a traditional cream tea with freshly baked scones, jam and cream.
Wine Tasting Experience
Date: June 30, 2026
What’s on: Friends and family can gather for a wine tasting journey through the North York Moors to enjoy a selection of wines accompanied by a charcuterie sharing board. This relaxing experience takes place within the heritage carriage, the Great Western Saloon.
North Yorkshire Pullman Yorkshire Day Ploughman’s
Date: August 1 and 2, 2026
What’s on: Mark Yorkshire Day with a Ploughman’s Afternoon Tea. On the 18-mile return journey, guests can enjoy a welcome drink followed by a generous Ploughman’s selection, with both traditional and vegetarian options available, all served in heritage carriages.