The latest family activities at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) have been announced.

Running across the school holidays will be their Summer of Pixies and Pirates event starting on the 19th July until the 31st August.

For the Pixie Activities (19th July – 8th August), children are encouraged to come dressed as a pixie. There is also a chance to win a family ticket by tagging NYMR in a selfie.

There will be free face painting at Pickering Station to help complete the pixie look.

During the weekends, there will be entertainers and performers bringing the magic to life.

On Mondays and Thursdays, there will be craft workshops from 11 am – 2 pm with wand making and flower crowns.

The 20th July will also feature a theatre show ‘A Midsummer Night’s Mischief’ at Levisham station. Tickets cost £8 and shows run at 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, and 3 pm.

The Pirate fun (9th August – 31st August) will include pirate games at Levisham station, and children can go on a treasure hunt around Grosmont station.

On the 9th August, children are encouraged to visit dressed as pirates and can again win a family ticket by tagging NYMR.

Children can create a pirate flag and decorate a pirate sword on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 am – 2 pm.

Another theatre show, ‘The Sleep Pirates’, will be taking place on the 26th August at Pickering station, which again runs at 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, and 3 pm, costing £8.

Visitors should also remember that until the 24th September, the railway offers Kids Go Free and up to 30% off advance booking.

Further information about the events and booking can be found on their website.