Travel with us on Sunday 12 July Although our planned Steam Driver Experience has been postponed due to the exceptionally hot weather, visitors can still enjoy a journey along […]
Steam Gala Postponed
We have had to postpone the Steam Gala Weekend (10-12 July), which is going to be re-scheduled. Unfortunately, our intended guest steam locomotive requires additional preparation work before it is […]
Duffield Shopper Special 1 August
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]






