The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is preparing for its highly anticipated Annual Steam Gala which will take place from 24th-27th September, with ticket prices frozen at the 2025 rate. The four day celebration of steam heritage will feature an impressive line up of visiting and home fleet locomotives.
Iconic guests include No. 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’, courtesy of the Sir Nigel Gresley Locomotive Trust Ltd., No. 4079 ‘Pendennis Castle’ courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre, and T3 class steam locomotive No. 563, courtesy of Swanage Railway Trust. Alongside a full timetable of steam services through the North York Moors National Park, visitors can enjoy a barbecue at Grosmont, as well as the popular Annual Beer Festival. The Shed Shop will be hosting a fantastic range of railway items, and the Tea Rooms will be open for refreshments. There will be a shuttle service from Whitby to Grosmont in the morning and return shuttle from Grosmont to Whitby for visitors joining from Whitby.
Day tickets to the Annual Steam Gala are priced as they were in 2025, starting at £49.50 per adult, with Kids Go Free (aged 0-15 years old). An Annual Steam Gala Donation Ticket is available per day for £54.45. Multi-day tickets are available, and visitors with Patron and Ambassadors membership gain free access to the Annual Steam Gala.
For visitors who cannot attend the Annual Steam Gala, the NYMR are running special pre-booked seat allocated services this September and October featuring legendary locomotives: No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley and No. 4079 ‘Pendennis Castle’ as part of the Rockstar Engines services.
Don’t miss four unforgettable days of steam traction at one of the UK’s most picturesque heritage railways. For more information and to book tickets to the Steam Gala, visit www.nymr.co.uk/steamgala
