Ride the Ghost Train at Epping Ongar Railway

Type:Culture/Heritage

Station Approach, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9BN
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Dare you ride the Ghost Train from North Weird?

About

Ride the Ghost Train at Epping Ongar Railway

More information, fares and booking here:  Fright Week | Epping Ongar Railway (eorailway.co.uk)

Saturday 26th, 27th, 29th, 30th and Thursday 31st October

Dare you ride the Ghost Train to North Weird?

Dress up in your scariest outfit and join a full size ghost train promising ever more Hallowe'en fun!

Steam hauled train journey from North Weird - but beware the living dead aren't just lurking outside the windows!

Find the ghosts haunting the eerie gruesome graveyard

Meet the manic magician and watch his mysterious show

Scare everyone with your spookiest costumes to win prizes

The journey

Epping Ongar Railway offer an inclusive park and ride or tube and ride service from Epping station on board a vintage London buse. This will bring you to North Weird where there are reports of ghosts haunting the station, can you find them all?  

Why not enjoy a calming hot drink or other refreshments from the LNER cafe on platform 3?

Then take a steam hauled journey on a full size ghost train... but watch our for the living dead who are lurking on board who may scare and entertain in equal measure! There will be a short break at Ongar where the Manic Magician will enthrall and entertain with his mysterious magic show. The train will then return to North Weald via the ancient and eerie Epping Forest. 

Refreshments

The LNER cafe at North Weird will be open serving a selection of hot and cold snacks and hot and cold drinks which you can take on onboard the train. The Buffet Stop at Ongar will also be open for hot drinks and confectionery. 

Best dressed competition

Share a picture of your family on our Facebook or Instagram page and the best dressed family each day will win a prize.

Children under 3 are free - no ticket needed!

 

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - We are able to accommodate visitors with disabilities and in wheelchairs. Our Railway Access Statement - Policy for Disabled People is available to view online. Please do not hesitate to seek assistance from our friendly staff, who are here to help you enjoy your visit.
  • Facility for service dogs - Well controlled dogs, guide and assistance dogs are welcome on our railway at no extra charge. However we are unable to accept dogs, other than assistance dogs, on our dining trains. Should your companion feel thirsty, there are usually water bowls on the platforms with fresh water available. If you cannot find these, please don't hesitate to ask.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted - Well controlled dogs, guide and assistance dogs are welcome on our railway at no extra charge. However we are unable to accept dogs, other than assistance dogs, on our dining trains. Should your companion feel thirsty, there are usually water bowls on the platforms with fresh water available. If you cannot find these, please don't hesitate to ask.
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - There is very limited parking available at the stations, with priority given to blue badge / disabled customers. Please drive and park with care, avoid blocking access and with consideration of our neighbours.
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors - Ladies and Gentlemen's toilets are available at Ongar and North Weald stations. Baby changing equipment is included within the Family Room / Ladies Waiting Room facilities at both stations. Disabled toilets are available in Ongar High Street (400 yards from station). Unfortunately, while we have enabled step-free access to Ongar building, the Grade II listed 1865 station does not accommodate a wheelchair accessible toilet. We have recently installed a new disabled toilet in our outlet building at North Weald.

Catering

  • Café - We have our Anglia café coach at North Weald, which serves a range of hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. We also have the "Buffet Stop" at Ongar, also selling hot and cold drinks, crisps and snacks. We recommend the Picnic and Viewing Area at Ongar to relax and unwind, offering a grandstand view of the station and locomotives. At North Weald we have a number of picnic tables around the site that you are welcome to use. There are a number of local pubs and restaurants in both Ongar and North Weald, all offering hot meals.
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering - We have our Anglia café coach at North Weald, which serves a range of hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. We also have the "Buffet Stop" at Ongar, also selling hot and cold drinks, crisps and snacks. We recommend the Picnic and Viewing Area at Ongar to relax and unwind, offering a grandstand view of the station and locomotives. At North Weald we have a number of picnic tables around the site that you are welcome to use. There are a number of local pubs and restaurants in both Ongar and North Weald, all offering hot meals.
  • Picnic area - We recommend the Picnic and Viewing Area at Ongar to relax and unwind, offering a grandstand view of the station and locomotives. At North Weald we have a number of picnic tables around the site that you are welcome to use.
  • Refreshments Available - We have our Anglia café coach at North Weald, which serves a range of hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. We also have the "Buffet Stop" at Ongar, also selling hot and cold drinks, crisps and snacks. There are a number of local pubs and restaurants in both Ongar and North Weald, all offering hot meals.

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Cot Available

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted - Well controlled dogs, guide and assistance dogs are welcome on our railway at no extra charge. However we are unable to accept dogs, other than assistance dogs, on our dining trains. Should your companion feel thirsty, there are usually water bowls on the platforms with fresh water available. If you cannot find these, please don't hesitate to ask.
  • Dogs on Lead Only - Well controlled dogs, guide and assistance dogs are welcome on our railway at no extra charge. However we are unable to accept dogs, other than assistance dogs, on our dining trains. Should your companion feel thirsty, there are usually water bowls on the platforms with fresh water available. If you cannot find these, please don't hesitate to ask.
  • Toilets - Ladies and Gentlemen's toilets are available at Ongar and North Weald stations. Baby changing equipment is included within the Family Room / Ladies Waiting Room facilities at both stations. Disabled toilets are available in Ongar High Street (400 yards from station). Unfortunately, while we have enabled step-free access to Ongar building, the Grade II listed 1865 station does not accommodate a wheelchair accessible toilet. We have recently installed a new disabled toilet in our outlet building at North Weald.

Key Features

  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Event

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • Off site parking - There is pay and display public parking in Ongar and at Epping Station where Heritage buses will be picking up.
  • On site parking - There is very limited parking available at the stations, with priority given to blue badge / disabled customers. Please drive and park with care, avoid blocking access and with consideration of our neighbours.
  • Parking (free) - There is very limited parking available at the stations, with priority given to blue badge / disabled customers. Please drive and park with care, avoid blocking access and with consideration of our neighbours.
  • Railway station within 5 miles - Heritage buses pick-up from Epping Central Line station for this event
  • Railway station within walking distance - Heritage buses pick-up from Epping Central Line station for this event

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Special provisions for cyclists

Map & Directions

Road Directions

North Weald: North Weald Station, Station Road, North Weald, CM16 6BT

Ongar Station: Ongar Station, Station Approach, Ongar, CM5 9BN

Epping Underground Station, Station Road, Epping, CM16 4HW

Heritage buses collect from Epping Station and heritage trains run between North Weald and Ongar.

Public Transport Directions

Central Line to Epping Station where Epping Ongar Railway heritage buses will pick up and take you to North Weald and Ongar with heritage trains running on the line.

Opening Times

Ride the Ghost Train at Epping Ongar Railway (26 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024)

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