Vintage Road & Rail Rally — Wirksworth Station Sunday 10 May: 10:00am–4:30pm We’re excited to welcome visitors back to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Vintage Road & Rail Rally, a full […]
Wirksworth Modelling Madness | 30/31 May
The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway is delighted to announce a special Model Show & Miniature Railway event at Wirksworth Station this May, bringing together an exciting range of model displays, hobby […]
Wirksworth Back to the 40s | 13/14 June
Come and join us over the weekend of 13-14 June 2026 for the third year of our 1940s event set in the beautiful town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. We will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Santa’s Enchanted Journey | Throughout December
Returning for 2025, Santa’s Enchanted Journey is the perfect way for all the family to get into the Christmas spirit. Services are running from the end of November until 24 […]