Bronze Diesel Driver Experience | £295 per person (includes one free guest) This immersive driver experiences let you take the controls as you travel between Wirksworth and Duffield. During our most popular diesel driving experience, you will take the controls as part of a small group and spend the whole day learning to drive along […]
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On Thursday 16 July we will be operating our DMU between Wirksworth and Duffield, as per our usual timetable (below), along with our Tea & Cake offer. The price is £20 per person, which includes the voucher for tea (or coffee) and a slice of cake. Two children under 15 years go free, per fare-paying […]
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 […]
We will be operating our steam services between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 Wirksworth Arr 11:56 […]
Set in traditional vintage coaches, our luxury afternoon tea will certainly add something extra special to your visit. Indulge on board with a classic British favourite, our luxury Afternoon Tea. On a beautiful vintage cake stand we will present you with our freshly made sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, and a selection of cake […]
On Sunday 19 July we're offering the chance to drive an 08 shunter, a new experience for 2026, which is proving to be very popular. You will be in charge of driving this heritage diesel locomotive, plus our Toad brake van, up our 1-in-27 incline. Your experience will start on Platform 3 at Wirksworth station, […]
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 […]
On Thursday 23 July we will be operating our DMU between Wirksworth and Duffield, as per our usual timetable (below), along with our Tea & Cake offer. The price is £20 per person, which includes the voucher for tea (or coffee) and a slice of cake. Two children under 15 years go free, per fare-paying […]
We will be operating our steam services between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 Wirksworth Arr 11:56 […]
