We’re inviting members of the public and local businesses to support our 2026 fundraising campaign, which will generate funds for essential track maintenance.
Below, we have various donation suggestions, but any amount will be gratefully received:
• £25 buys one ton of ballast, essential for the stability of the track
• £35 buys a brand new sleeper, securing the rails for years to come
• £60 buys a sleeper and one ton of ballast
We promise that every penny raised will go directly to funding the trackbed renewal and we sincerely appreciate every donation.
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Every Thursday (and also available on selected additional dates) we will be operating diesel services between Wirksworth and Duffield, as per our usual timetable (below), along with our Tea & […]
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Cream Tea on a Heritage Train Enjoy a traditional cream tea aboard a heritage train on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Book a Table for Two Your Cream Tea Countryman […]
Find out more5 September 2026
The Duffield Shopper Special offers a wonderfully nostalgic way to travel, with the journey made aboard one of our heritage Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). Settle into your seat at Wirksworth […]
Find out more5 September 2026 – 17 October 2026
Premium Afternoon Tea Experience on a Heritage Train From £50pp, Departs Wirksworth at 12:45 Book a Private Compartment — SOLD OUT Book a Table for Two Step aboard one […]
Find out more12–13 September 2026
The 2026 Wirksworth Festival is taking place from 11-20 September and over the weekend of the 12th & 13th we will be taking part in the Art & Architecture Trail […]
Find out more20 September 2026 – 8 November 2026
Sunday Lunch on a Heritage Train Three courses, From £67pp, Departs Wirksworth at 12:45 Book a Private Compartment — SOLD OUT Book a Table for Two Sit back and […]
Find out more17 October 2026
A Grand Charity Concert with the B M & W Band 7pm, 17 October 2026 at Wirksworth Town Hall Raising funds for the New Station Building Appeal Join […]
Find out more28 November 2026 – 24 December 2026
Santa’s Enchanted Journey, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s Santa special, is the perfect way for all the family to get into the Christmas spirit. Services will be running from the end of […]
Find out more1–4 September 2026
Summer Holiday Activities at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway There’s fun and adventure all summer at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, which will keep your little explorers and older adventurers entertained. This […]
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