Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire

Details

Accessibility

https://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/your-visit/accessibility

2025:

"Car parking spaces are reserved close to both station buildings for ease of access. There are wheelchair-accessible toilets at both Embsay and Bolton Abbey stations.

On the normal service trains there is usually a specially converted Wheelchair Saloon, which can be easily accessed via a ramp – the Station Staff or the Guard will be happy to assist.

Due to their historic construction, the Stately Trains carriages do not have specific accommodation for wheelchairs. However, our Guards and Station staff will do their utmost to assist passengers with a disability to board."

"Baby changing facilities 

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embsay_and_Bolton_Abbey_Steam_Railway

2025:

"The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (E&BASR) is a heritage railway in North Yorkshire, England, formed in 1979 and opened in 1981.

The preserved railway was part of the former Midland Railway route from Skipton to Ilkley which was closed down by British Railways in 1965 over 15 years before the reopening of part of the line.

The E&BASR currently runs for a total distance of 4 miles (6 km) from Embsay via Draughton Sidings, Holywell and Stoneacre Loop to Bolton Abbey station and carries around 100,000 passengers a year.[2]

The long-term objectives of the railway are extensions of the line in both directions, eastwards to the West Yorkshire village of Addingham and southwest towards the North Yorkshire market town of Skipton.[3][4]"

Address

Bolton Abbey Station

Bolton Abbey

Skipton

North Yorkshire

BD23 6AF

Email

2025:

office@ebar.org.uk

Online form: https://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/contact-us

Phone

2025:

01756 710614

Website

https://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/

Directions

https://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/your-visit/getting-to-us

2025:

"A65, from the M6 (The West): Follow the A65 towards Skipton, and follow the brown signs for ‘Embsay Steam Railway’ to get to Embsay Station (this will involve turning left onto the A59).

For Bolton Abbey Station, continue along the A59 towards Harrogate, and alongside part of the railway, until ‘Bolton Abbey Station’ is signposted.

A65, from Ilkley and Otley (The East): Follow the A65 until you reach the junction with the A59. Turn left and follow the brown tourist signs for ‘Embsay Steam Railway’ to get to Embsay Station.

For Bolton Abbey Station, turn right onto the A59 and follow this road (which runs alongside part of the railway) until the station is signposted as ‘Bolton Abbey Station’.

A59, from Liverpool, the M6 and Preston (The West): Follow the A59 towards Skipton, and then follow the signs for ‘Embsay Steam Railway’ to get to Embsay Station. If you want to get to Bolton Abbey Station, continue along the A59, towards Harrogate and alongside part of the railway, until it is signposted as ‘Bolton Abbey Station’.

A59, from York, the A1 and Harrogate (The East): Follow the A59 towards Skipton, following the signposts marked ‘Bolton Abbey Station’ for Bolton Abbey Station. For Embsay Station, continue past Bolton Abbey Station, and follow the road, alongside part of the railway, towards Skipton. Follow the signs for ‘Embsay Steam Railway’.

A659 / A629, from Bradford / Keighley: Follow the A629 towards Skipton. At the first roundabout follow signs for ‘Embsay Railway’. This will take you left, round Skipton on the bypass. At the next roundabout, follow the sign for ‘Embsay Railway’ once more, taking you straight over onto the A59 / A65. At the top of the hill at the Grassington roundabout, continue straight over, following signs for ‘Embsay Railway’. To get to Embsay Station, when you reach the next roundabout, go right round it and return down the same road (A59) until you see the signs for Skipton, Embsay, ‘Embsay Steam Railway’, and continue to follow signs taking you to the station. For Bolton Abbey Station, keep on the A59 / A65, taking the A59 at the next roundabout, following signs to Harrogate. About 4 miles further along the road, following the railway after about 2 miles, ‘Bolton Abbey Station’ will be signposted to your right."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/timetable/calendar

https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/museums-and-attractions/entry/embsay-bolton-abbey-steam-railway

2025: "Sat-Sun 11 Jan-20 Jul, 7 Sep-26 Oct (not 10, 17 May, 6 Sep). Daily 18-23 Feb. Also Tue 25 Feb-15 Jul; Wed 2 Apr-16 Jul, Sep-22 Oct; Fri 9, 30 May. Tue-Sun 22 Jul-28 Aug."

Transport

Amenities

https://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/your-visit/faqs

2025:

Parking

"we have large car parks at both stations. The gates are locked after the last train however, so please don't leave your car in the car park after the last train has departed!"

Dogs

"well-behaved dogs are welcome on the trains unless you are dining on board (we only allow assistance dogs in our dining carriages). They are welcome in our station buildings including our cafe areas. Dogs are not allowed on seats."

There is also a bookshop and two cafes as well as a buffet cart aboard the train.