Our Calendar

Steam Train Sunday Lunch Enjoy a traditional three-course Sunday roast aboard a heritage train on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Relax in one of our beautifully restored heritage carriages as you travel through the Derbyshire countryside between Wirksworth and Duffield, with the sights and sounds of heritage railway travel, the perfect backdrop to your meal. Departure: 12.45pm Price: From £67 per person, plus booking fee A wonderfully different way to enjoy Sunday lunch and a memorable experience for birthdays, anniversaries, gifts or simply a special day out. Advance booking is recommended as places are limited.

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 & Cake offer. The price for the return train journey is £20 per person, which includes the voucher for tea (or coffee) and a slice of cake. Two children under 15 years go free, per fare-paying adult.

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 and enjoy a leisurely ride along the Ecclesbourne Valley, taking in the views through the large windows as the train makes its way through the Derbyshire countryside to Duffield. Unlike simply driving into the village, the DMU makes the journey part of the experience. With their distinctive interiors, sounds and character, these classic trains recreate the atmosphere of everyday British railway travel from decades gone by. After arriving at Wirksworth, you’ll have time to explore the town and of course, the Farmers’ Market. Your ticket entitles you to any train back to Duffield.

Steam Train Sunday Lunch Enjoy a traditional three-course Sunday roast aboard a heritage train on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Relax in one of our beautifully restored heritage carriages as you travel through the Derbyshire countryside between Wirksworth and Duffield, with the sights and sounds of heritage railway travel, the perfect backdrop to your meal. Departure: 12.45pm Price: From £67 per person, plus booking fee A wonderfully different way to enjoy Sunday lunch and a memorable experience for birthdays, anniversaries, gifts or simply a special day out. Advance booking is recommended as places are limited.

Celebrate the festive season in style aboard our popular Christmas Countryman service, for a memorable dining experience and let the magic of Christmas come to life on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Departing from Wirksworth Station at 12:45pm, sit back, relax and enjoy a leisurely journey through the beautiful Ecclesbourne Valley.  From the comfort of our beautifully restored heritage carriages, watch the winter countryside unfold outside your window while our dedicated catering team serves a delicious three-course festive lunch at your table.

Returning for 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. The steam-hauled services will be running from the end of November until 24 December. For the 2026 season we have lined-up a wide range of new activities and experiences, that will delight every child, and we also have two ticket options: standard and premium.

Returning for 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. The steam-hauled services will be running from the end of November until 24 December. For the 2026 season we have lined-up a wide range of new activities and experiences, that will delight every child, and we also have two ticket options: standard and premium.

Returning for 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. The steam-hauled services will be running from the end of November until 24 December. For the 2026 season we have lined-up a wide range of new activities and experiences, that will delight every child, and we also have two ticket options: standard and premium.

Returning for 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. The steam-hauled services will be running from the end of November until 24 December. For the 2026 season we have lined-up a wide range of new activities and experiences, that will delight every child, and we also have two ticket options: standard and premium.