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Elizabeths can ride for free at East Lancashire Railway to celebrate Queen’s Jubilee
Those who share a name with the monarch will get to explore some of the best hidden gems along the Irwell Valley for free
All Elizabeths, Lizs and Lizzies will soon have the chance to enjoy a free ride along a vintage rail route in aid of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
To mark Queen Elizabeth’s seventieth year on the throne, East Lancashire Railway is offering a free ride on one of its heritage steam locomotives for all those who share the same name as her Majesty.
The train will embark upon a twelve-mile vintage rail route between Heywood in Greater Manchester and Rawtenstall, Lancashire.
The railway is also offering free rides across all its other services, giving all Elizabeths the chance to explore some of the best hidden gems along the Irwell Valley including pubs, restaurants and more.
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From June 3rd – 5th, each station along the line will be celebrating the era of the Queen’s coronation with food, vintage stalls and music from the likes of the Washboard Resonators, the Rum and Cola Girls, and Kitty LaMare.
Guests have also been encouraged to get involved with the festivities and dress like the decade.
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They will also get the chance to see once-in-a-lifetime flyovers from classic Spitfire and Hurricanes, as well as a special speech commemorating the Jubilee by Sharman Birtles MBE JP DL, Vice Lord-Lieutenant.
East Lancashire Railway chairman Mike Kelly said of the occasion: “This is going to be a truly unforgettable and magical weekend in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
East Lancashire Railway
“We have a jam packed schedule across the entire weekend from food and drinks from the era to vintage fashion, people will be celebrating all across the country and we’re proud to be bringing the celebrations along the railway from Rawtenstall, through Bury and onto Heywood.
“Naturally, we’re delighted to be able to celebrate with Her Majesty The Queen and all those who share the royal name, so we hope this gives old and new visitors the chance to enjoy an unforgettable and unique experience of travelling on the East Lancashire Railway.”
Elizabeths will be able to claim the offer from May 27th until June 2nd, ahead of the railway’s Jubilee bash, which takes place from June 3rd to June 5th.
Click here to buy tickets for the Jubilee event, or for more information, contact East Lancashire Railway on 0333 320 2830.