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Summer holiday fun at National Railway Museum York

July 28, 2010 – 1:48 pmNo Comment

This summer, the National Railway Museum present a jam-packed schedule of activities to keep the whole family entertained.

The theme is the seaside, 1930s style – we’re celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Great Western Railway, which promoted itself as the ‘holiday line’.

Special Events:

Yorkshire Weekend
31 July – 1 August: Make sure you visit us for Yorkshire Day – as well as everything below, two celebrity guest donkeys Bubbles and Billy will be here, and you can enjoy a Punch & Judy show.

Wizard Weekend
14 – 15 August: Come dressed as a witch or wizard, and watch a fantastic flying owl display (times TBC).

Giant Water Balls*
24 July – 13 August: Your child, a giant transparent ball, and a big pool of water. This exhilarating activity will be making a splash in the South Yard.

More info: www.nrm.org.uk

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