One amazing event, one ticket, two railways! TO VIEW THE EVENT TIMETABLE CLICK HERE The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Peak Rail are once again joining forces to put on a great show: The Twin Peaks Diesel Gala returns for 2026, Named in reference to and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s location in the White Peak area […]
On Sunday 12 April, following on from this year's Twin Peaks event (10 & 11 April), we are running our Southern Region diesel locomotives: Class 33 and Class 73. Please refer to the special timetable for details of when the trains will be running: PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT RUNS ON THE SAME DAY AS OUR […]
This Bank Holiday weekend (2/3/4 May) we're holding a bric-a-brac sale, at Wirksworth Station, next to the museum and shop. Opening each day from 10am to 4pm, there will be dozens of stallholders selling china, pottery, cutlery, glassware, CDs, DVDs and books, plus jewellery, furniture, collectibles and so much more. Every penny raised from the […]
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 children’s activities going on around the station, including: Children travel free on the train if they bring their favourite bear Child friendly trail Play Zone […]
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 demonstrations and miniature railways. The event is being held to raise funds for the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Station Appeal, helping to support the continued restoration […]
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. TIMETABLES AN IMMERSIVE 1940s WEEKEND We will have live music, trade stalls, re-enactors and steam train rides to take you back to the 1940s. Living History […]
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 Tea. Step back in time and enjoy a truly nostalgic afternoon as you travel in style in our beautifully restored coaches. Indulge in a classic […]
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 beautifully restored carriages, as the train travels along the stunning Ecclesbourne Valley, between Wirksworth and Duffield. Board the train at Wirksworth at 12.30pm for a […]
NEW FOR 2026 Step back in time and enjoy a very special Heritage Day out with the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in association with Vallances Coaches. For two exclusive dates only, visitors can enjoy a return journey from Wirksworth to Duffield hauled by a heritage locomotive, followed by a scenic tour through the local countryside aboard […]
From 6-9pm on Friday 7 August, buy a pint from our Apollo Bar and enjoy a free return journey to Ravenstor Station, at the top of our 1-in-27 incline. No advance purchase necessary.
After an immersive day at the Summer Diesel Gala, sit back and relax as you enjoy two return journeys on the Ecclesbourne Vally Railway's Jolly Fisherman Train, hauled by our visiting class 20 (20166). At Duffield you can choose either fish and chips or sausage and chips, which you can enjoy as you travel back […]
Start your day with a full English breakfast in our restored heritage carriages as you take in the unmistakable sound of the Class 20 diesel locomotive (20166), running on 14, 15 and 16 August, departing Wirksworth at 10.15am. Sit back and enjoy a freshly prepared full English breakfast served at your table as the train […]
