Mad Alice's Ghost Train — North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway stages Mad Alice's Ghost Train after dark on a small number of evenings around Halloween, with two services each evening. The operator names it after York's most infamous ghost and describes a live theatrical journey across the moonlit moors, with costumed storytellers and atmospheric entertainment.

Alice Smith, one of York's most legendary ghosts, is the host, narrator and guide, performed live by a professional actor. The operator promises a Victorian Gothic Halloween, with lantern-lit carriages and ghost stories that linger after the ride. The experience is a one-hour, seat-allocated service.

The event is for adventurous souls aged 14 and over. The operator says Alice means to thrill rather than terrify: think Gothic storytelling rather than horror film. A complimentary drink is included in the ticket: a York Gin and tonic for adults, or a soft drink.

A one-hour, seat-allocated evening journey with a live actor playing Mad Alice, costumed storytellers and lantern-lit carriages, with a complimentary drink included. The operator describes Gothic storytelling rather than a horror film. Minimum age 14.

Both services depart from Pickering, according to the operator's booking page. The operator's published address is 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AJ. Minimum age 14; the operator offers Young Adult tickets for ages 14 to 17 with a soft drink. Anyone buying alcohol on board must be 18 or over and may be asked for ID; if you look under 25 the operator will ask for ID before serving the included York Gin. For a family-friendly alternative the operator points to its October half term family days out.