Come and join us over the weekend of 13-14 June 2026 for the third year of our 1940s event set in our beautiful town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. Along with […]
Afternoon Tea with live 1940s music | 14 June
On Sunday 14 June, as part of our Back To The 1940s weekend, we’re delighted to announce that Johnny Victory will be performing live as you enjoy an indulgent Afternoon […]
08 Shunter Driver Experience | 19 July
Book your tickets for this unique experience where you can take charge of driving this heritage diesel locomotive, pulling our Toad brake van, up our 1-in-27 incline. The experience starts […]
Heritage Train & Bus Days | 17 & 19 July
New for summer 2026 – a wonderfully nostalgic day out by rail and road Step back in time and enjoy a very special Heritage Day out with the Ecclesbourne Valley […]
LMS BTO 5734 Enters Service
We’re delighted to announce that we have a new carriage going into service on 10 April. This will be the first time this carriage has been used by a heritage […]
Summer Diesel Gala | 7/8/9 August
We’re really looking forward to our Summer Diesel Gala, which will take place over the weekend of 7, 8 and 9 August. Gates will be open from 8.00am, as 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 […]