The Leighton Buzzard Railway in Bedfordshire found itself besieged during the August Bank Holiday weekend, when it was attacked by Pirates, but they were repelled by large numbers of visitors, who fought the pirates off with water pistols.

The Pirate Attack was the latest event at the railway, with volunteers and visitors joining in the spirit of the occasion by dressing in full costume.

The attack took place at Munday’s Hill, where full trains took guests to confront a Pirate Ship, which was lying in wait.

All those who took part agreed it was great fun, and the railway is already making plans in case pirates attack the railway again next year.

Plans are now being made for Halloween activities on Saturday, 31st October, which will take place at both Page’s Park and Stonehenge.

The railway ends its regular running season on the following day, Sunday, 1st November, when Saturday’s events will continue with more scaring, a bit more sugar, and definitely some last spooky fun.

Visitors will be able to get into the thrill of Halloween when they arrive at Pages Park, where volunteers in horrifying costumes will welcome them to the station, which will be adorned with creepy and spooky decorations.

Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the occasion by also dressing up, and the railway has assured everybody that witches, wizards, ghouls, and ghosties will find themselves at home.

The Pirate attack was in great contrast to a Dinosaur Day in July, when Tyrannosaurus Rex and some smaller dinosaurs entertained a large crowd of excited families at Stonehenge Works Station.

The Leighton Buzzard Railway has recently moved into the 21st century by replacing flagmen with flashing colour light signals to stop traffic where its trains cross main roads.