The Duffield Shopper Specials run on the first Saturday of each month, on the same day as the Wirksworth Farmers Market. The Diesel Multiple Unit leaves Duffield at 8.20am, allowing […]
Teddy Bears Picnic Monday 4 May
We’re looking forward to our Teddy Bears Picnic-themed day on Bank Holiday Monday 4 May, which will feature our steam train pulling our restored heritage carriages. We will have various […]
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 […]
Cream Tea Countryman 9 May
Join us on board our beautifully restored heritage carriages for a traditional British cream tea. Enjoy a freshly baked scone, served with butter, jam and clotted cream, and a slice […]
Vintage Road & Rail Event | 10th May
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 […]
Father’s Day Sunday Lunch | 21 June
The perfect gift for one of the most important people in your life, your dad. This Father’s Day, treat him to a delightful Sunday lunch on board one of our […]
Father’s Day 08 Shunter Driver Experience | 21 June
For Sunday 21 June, Father’s Day, we’re taking bookings for the chance to drive an 08 shunter, which is a brand new experience for 2026. Treat your father to this […]
Securing our future
We have just launched Foundations for the Future: The 2026 Track Renewal Appeal, which aims to raise essential funds to support the on-going operations of our heritage railway. Every visitor […]