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Halloween

Spooky Ghost Train — Great Central Railway

  • Run by Great Central Railway
  • Loughborough Central — Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

Next: Oct 20, 2026

A family Halloween day on the Great Central Railway: a heritage DMU from Loughborough Central to the Mountsorrel Heritage Centre, with a spooky Halloween event and a Ghost Train ride on the Quarry Bottom Railway.

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Next edition

Oct 20, 2026

One day only. Trains leave Loughborough Central at 10:00 or 12:30, returning from Nunckley Hill at 13:15 or 15:45.

From £12 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

The Great Central Railway in Leicestershire runs a Spooky Ghost Train day for families. Guests travel by one of the railway's heritage diesel multiple units from Loughborough Central to Nunckley Hill station, for the Mountsorrel Heritage Centre.

At the Heritage Centre the operator offers a spooky Halloween event with decorations and attractions. Families can explore the site and take a ride on the Quarry Bottom Railway's Ghost Train, which runs through the Heritage Centre grounds. Both are included in the ticket price.

The operator offers a choice of train times from Loughborough Central, with a return train in the afternoon. Children who arrive in Halloween costume get a free second ride on the Quarry Bottom Railway Ghost Train.

What to expect

A return heritage rail journey, entry to the Halloween event at Mountsorrel Heritage Centre, free exploring of the site and its decorations, and a ride on the Quarry Bottom Ghost Train. Children in Halloween costume get a free second ride on the Ghost Train.

Practical info

Trains leave from Loughborough Central Station, Great Central Road, Loughborough LE11 1RW. The railway sells the day as a choice between two outbound train times, each with a set return train from Nunckley Hill.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do the trains leave from?▾
From Loughborough Central. They run by heritage diesel multiple unit to Nunckley Hill station, for the Mountsorrel Heritage Centre.
What is included in the ticket?▾
Return heritage rail travel, entry to the spooky Halloween event at Mountsorrel Heritage Centre, and a ride on the Quarry Bottom Railway Ghost Train.
Do children get anything for dressing up?▾
Yes. The operator says children arriving in Halloween costume enjoy a free second ride on the Quarry Bottom Railway Ghost Train.
How long do we get at the Heritage Centre?▾
Guests travel out in the morning or at midday and return on a set afternoon train from Nunckley Hill, so several hours are available on site.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 3, 2026 from the official site: gcrailway.co.uk. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: gcrailway.co.uk

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