On Thursday 19 February and Friday 20 February we will be operating our Diesel Multiple Units between Wirksworth and Duffield, as per our usual timetable (below), along with our Tea […]
Twin Peak Diesel Gala | 10/11 April
One amazing event, one ticket, two railways! The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail are once again joining forces to put on a great show: The Twin Peaks Diesel Gala […]
Vintage Road & Rail Event | 10/5/26
We’re delighted to announce that we have confirmed a date for the Vintage Road & Rail event, which will take place at Wirksworth Station on Sunday 10 May 2026. This […]
Murder on the Dance Floor | 31 December 2025
It’s the 1970s and the disco fever is contagious, but with colourful costumes and large flared trousers, fashion isn’t the only thing that has died. Join us for a night […]
Murder on the Dance Floor
The air is thick with intrigue and the scent of a gourmet feast. A new crime is about to unfold, and you, detective, are cordially invited to solve it. But […]
Derbyshire Countryman Dining
Make your visit extra special with one of our Derbyshire Countryman dining experiences, served at your seat in one of our 1950s railway carriages, as you watch the beautiful countryside […]
Diesel Locomotive Experiences
Drive a Diesel Experience (Bronze) Spend the whole day learning to our heritage diesel trains along the valley. You will take the controls of one of our heritage railcars under […]
Steam Locomotive Experience
STEAM LOCOMOTIVE FOOTPLATE EXPERIENCE Live the dream with our Steam Locomotive Footplate Experience. Try your hand at both driving and firing one of our medium-sized steam locomotives for a 10-mile […]
Wirksworth Miniature Railway
The Wirksworth Miniature Railway is a 7.25″-gauge railway being extended and operated from the end of Platform 1 at Wirksworth Station. The line runs alongside the big railway and is […]
LMS Carriage Restoration
The London Midland and Scottish Carriage Association (LMSCA), based at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s headquarters in Wirksworth, has completed the meticulous restoration of a London and Scottish Railway (LMS) third […]









