Our Christmas Countryman service features our special festive menu, which you will enjoy as you travel to and from Duffield in style. Once aboard you can sit back and relax, as you see the winter countryside slip past through the window of our beautifully restored carriages, whilst we serve a delicious three-course meal. MENU Starter […]
Returning for 2025, Santa's Enchanted Journey is the perfect way for all the family to get into the Christmas spirit. Services will be running on selected dates between 29 November and 24 December 2025, as detailed on the calendar. Every passenger receives: A festive welcome from our jolly elves to our beautifully decorated platform at […]
The EVR is always looking for more people to join our ranks to help us continue to grow. Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and we are proud to have people of all ages working on our railway – from newly passed guards, to experienced ex-mainline footplate men who have worked around […]
Celebrate the most important woman in your life with a journey through the heart of glorious Derbyshire countryside. This Mother’s Day, the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway invites you to step back in time aboard our prestigious Derbyshire Countryman Dining Train. Give the gift of nostalgia, luxury and delightful rural views. As you glide through Derbyshire’s most […]
Over the long Easter weekend, running from Good Friday (3 April) to Easter Monday (6 April) we have lined up an exciting range of events and activities for all age groups. GOOD FRIDAY On Friday, it’s steam services all day and we will be serving a range of drinks and snack from our take-away kiosk […]
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 […]
