Murder Mystery Nights

Have you got the super-sleuth skills to find and solve the clues? The detective persona to interrogate the suspects? The judge and jury deliberation to identify the killer?

Then East Lancashire Railway’s murder mystery evenings are the perfect way to enjoy delicious food and an evening of murder, puzzles, questioning and solving the ultimate ‘who dunnit’. Provided by the award winning After Dark Entertainment this is sure to fill you full of suspense and intrigue whilst being steam hauled through the beautiful Irwell Valley.

Upon boarding expect a sumptuous three course meal followed by coffee. With your own personal waiter/waitress for the evening you can relax knowing every aspect of your experience will be catered for to the highest standards.

The evenings welcome commences at 6:15pm where you will be directed to the opening scene. You will be advised of your table number and carriage upon arrival. Departing at 7pm, the journey lasts just under 3 hours with a return time of approximately 9:45pm, where you will then find out who committed that dastardly deed, and who ultimately solved the case with the highest score, so winning the trophy!

The dress code is smart/casual however we do encourage dressing in relation to the theme.

Please note when making your booking, dietary requirements of Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free/Pescatarian/Halal/Dairy Free/Diabetic can be selected from the ticket option menu using drop down selection button.

Murder Mystery Tickets are priced at £98 per head and are for over 16’s only. Price includes train fair.

All orders are subject to a Booking Fee of £2.50 (per booking, not per ticket).

If you have further dietary requirements, please contact us in advance of booking at dwd@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Murder Mystery: themes and dates 2026

Crime at Clue-Doh Manor!
31 January

Invitation to Murder!
13 March, 29 May, 15 August

Deadly Ever After
27 February, 6 November

Ex-Files: Mystery at Area 51
23 October, 21 November

Murder by Illusion
25 September

Wizard of Oz!
17 July, 2 October

Crime at Café Rene
3 April

Mile High Murder
20 March, 1 May, 11 September

Treachery on Treasure Island
19 June

Dungeons, Death & Dragons
15 May, 31 July, 14 November

The Killer Takes it All
24 July, 7, 9 August

Killer Queens
17 April, 26 June

And Then There Were Nun!
7 March

Panto Crime
27 November, 4, 11, 18 December