The Wizarding Adventure
Grab your wizard robes and get ready for an epic adventure at the Wizard Academy!
Join the delightfully wacky professors as they reveal the secrets of real magic. Here’s what awaits you in this spellbinding experience:
Master the Art of Magic
- Learn powerful incantations and perfect your wand-waving skills!
- Use your imagination and learn how to soar through the skies on a broomstick like a true wizard.
- Discover the proper way to greet mystical creatures (trust us, it matters!).
- Magic – there is nobody that can do magic better than you!
- Take care of a real dragon egg – who knows what might hatch?
Meet the Wizards’ Fantastical Familiars
- Felix the Phoenix – will he rise in a blaze of glory or just be mischievous?
- Reggie the Rat – Small but mighty (and full of surprises).
- Cutie the Cat – Do not let the name fool you – this kitty has some serious magic.
- Twoo the Owl – Learn how to talk to an owl, master the language and you will have a friend for life!
- A Snufflewump – What is it? You will have to find out!
- And if you’re lucky… maybe even a Dragon!
Get ready for a whirlwind of spells, creatures and magical mayhem, because at Wizard Academy, the impossible is just the beginning!
Food and drink will be available to purchase from our café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station and from the Rawtenstall Buffet.
| Adult | Adult with under 2 on knee | Child | Book Now |
| £20 | £20 | £17.50 | Book Tickets |
Dates:
9 April
29 May
27 July
14 August
29 October
Pre-Event Information
Departure Times
It is recommended you arrive 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.
Tickets
Adult
Adult with Child under 2 on lap
Child
- Key:
- Good
- Limited
- Few left
FAQs
The Wizarding Adventure is based onboard the steam train.
This event is suitable for all ages, however specifically those between 5 – 12 will get the most from this experience.
Yes, we have marked out an accessible route to avoid the steps to our platform. Please note we do not have lifts located at Bury Bolton Street Station.
Yes we have a café on platform 3 & 4 serving pies, sandwiches and hot & cold drinks. Located on Platform 2 we have our family friendly Trackside pub serving traditional pub grub and a kid’s menu.
You are also more than welcome to bring a picnic and eat this on board.
We have FREE parking at Heywood Station (please note that the Green Timetable does not run up to Heywood so there will be no parking on those dates), you can start your journey here and use your ticket to gain access to the most suitable train to get you to Bolton Street Station on time for the start of your event stated on your ticket.
Please CLICK HERE to view our timetable.
There are multiple council owned car parks within walking distance of Bury Bolton Street Station, all of which are chargeable. Please factor in enough time to ensure you arrive on time.
Please see this link for details: CLICK HERE
These are the closest car parks to us:
- Bolton Street Station, BL9 0LQ
- The Castle, BL9 0EY (entrance on Bolton Street)
- Castle Leisure, Lower bank St, Bury BL9 0EZ
Your train journey will last approximately 1 ½ hours.
Yes you can, just show your ticket upon entry.
Dogs are not permitted to attend this event, excluding service dogs.
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