A Bloody Merry Christmas at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Christmas takes a decidedly darker turn at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this December, as Mad Alice and her friends from the Bloody Tour of York return for a festive experience with a difference.

Step aboard an evening heritage train at Pickering for a one-hour journey to Levisham and back, where chilling ghost stories, sinister Christmas legends and live theatrical performances bring a wicked twist to the festive season.

Your host for the evening is Mad Alice, joined by a cast of wonderfully unsettling characters. Meet a Father Christmas whose wishes might come with unexpected consequences, encounter the hauntingly twisted Bloody Sugar Plum Fairy, and beware of Krampus, who's keeping a watchful eye on anyone who has been naughty this year.

Combining Gothic storytelling, dark humour and atmospheric entertainment, A Bloody Merry Christmas offers something a little different from traditional Christmas celebrations in Yorkshire.

With just two evenings to experience this unusual festive adventure, gather your bravest friends and prepare for a Christmas journey you won't soon forget.

Dates and tickets

Dates: Saturday 5 and Saturday 19 December 2026

Departure times: 5pm and 6.30pm

Location: Pickering Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, YO18 7AJ

Duration: Approximately one hour, travelling from Pickering to Levisham and back.

Tickets: £35 per person, plus a £1.50 booking fee per transaction.

Earlybird offer: Book by Sunday 18 October 2026 and pay just £30 per person, saving £5 per ticket.

Age restriction: Strictly for ages 16 and over. Under-18s must be accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

Advance booking is recommended as places are limited.