The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced a spring and summer programme of speciality dining services and immersive experiences on its heritage line through the North York Moors, featuring themed journeys, tastings and seasonal events.

Fish & Chips Service runs on 25 and 29 April, operating from Pickering to Goathland and return. Passengers are served award-winning fish and chips from Capplemans of Pickering, with tea, coffee and an optional cream scone on the return journey.

Mini Beer Festival takes place between 2 and 4 May at Goathland Station Tearoom over the May Bank Holiday. Across three days, or until barrels run dry, visitors can sample seven ales, a guest cider, wines and prosecco, with hop-on hop-off travel along the line.

North Yorkshire Pullman Afternoon Tea runs on 9 and 10 June through the North York Moors. Guests receive a welcome drink before savoury items, scones, cakes and sweet treats served on the return journey with tea, coffee and chocolates.

On 23 June, Gin Tasting in collaboration with Whitby Distillery takes place aboard the Great Western Saloon, pairing curated gins with light bites on a moorland journey.

27 June will see the Pullman Cream Tea, which features pork pie or vegetarian quiche, followed by traditional cream tea with scones, jam and cream.

Wine Tasting is set to take place on 30 June, in the Great Western Saloon, offering a selection of wines with a charcuterie board on a heritage rail journey.

Finally, Yorkshire Day Ploughman’s runs on 1 and 2 August over an 18-mile return journey. Guests receive a welcome drink and a hearty Ploughman’s selection with traditional and vegetarian options in restored heritage carriages.

The programme highlights North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s focus on heritage and hospitality, providing passengers with a mix of scenic rail travel and locally sourced food and drink throughout the season.