Heritage Railcars pulling in to Wirksworth
Multiple Memories Railcar Gala
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May
Travel back to yesteryear at our Railcar Gala and celebrate the unsung heroes of British Railways. We have one of the largest collections of heritage Diesel Railcars and the event will feature an intensive timetable. There will be a pre-bookable Fish and Chip Special on the Saturday evening.
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KIDS GO FREE Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 26th May - Monday 28th May 2018
To celebrate the start of our steam trains for the summer, children up to 15 years old travel free of charge on the Duffield line during this Bank Holiday Weekend.
Trains will be running to the Yellow Timetable.
Classic buses on display at Wirksworth Station
Annual Classic Bus & Coach Rally
Sunday 1st July 2018
Come and see the fantastic display of buses at Wirksworth and enjoy rdes on both the classic buses and heritage trains through the day. An intensive train timetable will operate on the Duffield line.
Annual Classic Transport Weekend
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 2018
Cars, motorcycles, lorries - plenty of classic gather at Wirksworth for a weekend of travelling back to the past. A intensive train timetable will operate on the Duffield line.
Diesel Locomotive Weekend
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August 2018
Our popular gala for enthusiasts, with a Saturday evening special. A special intensive timetable will operate with various heritage diesel locomotives.
Steam in the valley by Robert Falconer
1950s Bank Holiday Weekend
Saturday 25th to Monday 27th August 2018
Sample what life was like in the 1950s with displays, music, steam trains and more to entertain you. There will be a pre-bookable Murder Mystery Evening Land Cruise on the Saturday evening.
Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition Weekend
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th October 2018
Our popular Model Railway Exhibition is back, spread across multiple venues in the town.
Tunes and Chips Evening Land Cruise
Jazz and Chips Evening Land Cruise
Saturday 1st September and Saturday 13th October
Two jolly evenings with live music on board the train and fish and chips at Duffield. Advance booking is essential.
Click here for more information about the Tunes and Chips Evening Land Cruise and to book.
Click here for more information about the Jazz and Chips Evening Land Cruise and to book.
Christmas at the Railway
Santa Experience
Dates in December
Travel on board our heritage train and see Santa for Christmas. More details to follow.
New Year Trains and Fizz
Tuesday 1st January 2019
A trip out on New Years Day with a glass of fizz served on the train.