A magical Harry Potter steam train is coming to the North West and it is bringing witches, wizards and magical creatures with it.
Families, and Harry Potter fans, can enjoy a spellbinding two-hour experience all aboard the Wondrous Wizard Express - and it will be pulling in just over an hours drive from Liverpool.
Hosted by East Lancashire Railway, the trip will include muggle-friendly activities as you go on the journey to find the missing magical artifact, stolen by a sect of sinister sorcerers - and make sure that the first day of term at the Wizard Academy goes without a hitch.
Fans of the books and films dress up in their best Harry Potter costumes - so expect to see plenty of witches, wizards and Dementors wandering around, the M.E.N reports.
The train leaves from platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station as it sets off to Rawtenstall and is here across seven dates this year.
The first one is taking place on February 15, followed by April 5, May 31, July 26, August 16 and 30 and finally October 25.
Food and drink will be available to purchase from the café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station and from the on-train buffet.
The event is recommended for families with children aged five and over.
For tickets, costing £13 for adults and £8.50 for children, visit the website here . Kids under two go free.
