Model Railway Exhibition
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Derbyshire
20th Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November
Taking place at three venues around Wirksworth (Wirksworth Town Hall, The Maltings & Memorial Hall) this popular annual event includes:

Model railway layouts in various scales
Specialist trade stands
New & second-hand railway books
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association stall
Refreshments at the Town Hall

There will be a free vintage bus service between Wirksworth Station and the Memorial Hall
Timings: Saturday 10am-4pm | Sunday 10am-4pm
Parking: Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB
Prices: Adults £6.50 | Seniors/U15s £5.50 | Family (2+2) £18.00
List of exhibitors & trade stands follow this LINK

Model Railway Exhibition
2025-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Derbyshire
20th Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November
Taking place at three venues around Wirksworth (Wirksworth Town Hall, The Maltings & Memorial Hall) this popular annual event includes:

Model railway layouts in various scales
Specialist trade stands
New & second-hand railway books
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association stall
Refreshments at the Town Hall

There will be a free vintage bus service between Wirksworth Station and the Memorial Hall
Timings: Saturday 10am-4pm | Sunday 10am-4pm
Parking: Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB
Prices: Adults £6.50 | Seniors/U15s £5.50 | Family (2+2) £18.00
* * * All model railway exhibition visitors can get a reduced rate for the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway * * *
List of exhibitors & trade stands follow this LINK

Christmas Countryman
2025-11-28 12:40, 2025-12-19 12:40 | Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom
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
Spicy Parsnip Soup
Main Course
Traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings
Dessert
Christmas pudding & brandy sauce, followed by tea or coffee & mints
Vegetarian option
Starter
Spicy Parsnip Soup
Main Course
Cranberry & Brie Parcel
Dessert
Christmas pudding & brandy sauce, followed by tea or coffee & mints
Prices from £120.00 for two
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Santa's Enchanted Journey Community Special
2025-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom
On Friday 28 November we will be running the first of this season’s Santa’s Enchanted Journey, exclusively for local residents who benefit from half price tickets.
There is just one departure, leaving Wirksworth Station at 6pm.
Every passenger receives:

A festive welcome from our jolly elves to our beautifully decorated platform at Wirksworth Station
A return steam train ride from Wirksworth to Duffield in a seasonally decorated carriage
Festive entertainment from Mrs Claus and Santa’s team of jolly elves during the journey
A visit from Santa to your seat who will have a present for every child
Hot chocolate and cookies will be served during the journey

There will also be children’s activities on the platform before departure (additional fees apply) and we will have our Candy Cane Kiosk open on the platform where hot drinks and sweets can be purchased.
Book tickets by phone (01629 8323076) or call in to Wirksworth Station

Santa's Enchanted Journey
2025-11-29 10:30 - 17:00 | Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom
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 Wirksworth Station
A return steam train ride from Wirksworth to Duffield in a seasonally decorated carriage
Festive entertainment from Mrs Claus and Santa’s team of jolly elves during the journey
A visit from Santa to your seat who will have a present for every child
Hot chocolate and cookies will be served during the journey

There will also be children’s activities on the platform before departure (additional fees apply) and we will have our Candy Cane Kiosk open on the platform where hot drinks and sweets can be purchased.
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Santa's Enchanted Journey
2025-11-30 10:30 - 17:00 | Derbyshire

Festive Afternoon Tea
2025-12-05 12:45 - 15:30 | Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom
Treat yourself to an unforgettable Festive Afternoon Tea onboard our beautifully restored carriages.
You will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of fizz, before you indulge in a selection of sandwiches, with a variety of delicious fillings: Brie & Cranberry, Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese, Ham with Christmas Chutney and, of course, Turkey, Cranberry & Stuffing.
Savoury treats include: sausage rolls, mini quiches, pigs in blankets and pork pie, served with a side of chutney.
Our sweet treats include freshly baked orange and cranberry scones, served with jam and clotted cream, delicious Viennese mince pies, Individual trifles and a slice of traditional Christmas cake, all served with a choice of tea or coffee.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 5 December
Location: Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Station Road, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB
Timings: 12:45pm arrival for 13:15 departure
Prices: from £95 per couple
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Santa's Enchanted Journey
2025-12-06 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 10:30 - 2025-12-24 17:00 | Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom

Murder at the North Pole
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom
The Claus regime is under attack and the North Pole is not what it seems.
The perfect festive façade has cracked, revealing a scandal-ridden nightmare and conditions are worsening; elves are on the picket line demanding fairer pay, a frustrated Mrs Claus is ignoring the neglected reindeer and a brewing rebellion is threatening the entire operation.
The Claus regime is under attack, and now, the tension has turned deadly.
A key union elf has been found dead. Was it a desperate act of industrial espionage? A jealous rival? Or could the evidence point to the unthinkable? Could the Big Man himself find his name on the biggest naughty list of all?
This isn’t your average holiday cheer, it’s a compelling festive murder mystery where you’ll unmask the not-so-jolly secrets buried in the snow.
Murder at the North Pole is an exclusive, adult-oriented experience that requires sharp wits, a strong stomach for scandal and a willingness to challenge authority.
As you enjoy a mouthwatering three-course meal, in one of our beautifully-restored heritage carriages, you will interrogate the suspects, sift through the clues and help save Christmas from its darkest hour.
Book your ticket now and find out who killed the union elf!
MENU
Starters
Butternut Squash Soup, with crème fraîche
Caesar Salad, with garlic dressing & parmesan shavings
Mains
Herb-roasted Chicken, with a mysterious stuffing & seasonal vegetables
Creamy Vegetarian Risotto, with wild mushrooms & truffle oil
Desserts
Rich Chocolate Cake, with ganache
Raspberry or Strawberry Cheesecake with vanilla ice cream
Followed by Tea or Coffee & Mints
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 12 December
Location: Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Station Road, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB
Time: 6pm for a 6.30pm departure
Prices: £120 per couple
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Murder on the Dance Floor
2025-12-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom
It’s the 1970s and the disco fever is contagious, but with colourful costumes and large flared trousers, fashion isn’t the only thing that has died.
Join us for a night of fun and mystery, and see if you can work out whodunnit while there’s Murder on the Dance Floor.
Join us aboard the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s luxurious dining train for a night of suspense, fine dining, and dastardly deeds, and see if you can work out whodunnit.
Our story, “Murder on the Dance Floor” is an immersive theatrical experience where you’ll be a key player in unravelling a chilling mystery.
As our train winds through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside, you’ll be served a magnificent three-course meal, worthy of any high-society soirée. But keep your wits about you, a killer is in our midst, and everyone is a potential suspect.
Can you decipher the clues, interrogate the suspects, and expose the killer before the final stop?
This is our latest murder mystery experience, and we need the sharpest minds to help us bring the culprit to justice. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
Book your ticket to intrigue and secure your place in the investigation. Tickets are strictly limited!
Timings
Train departs at 6.30pm; the event is scheduled to finish at 9pm
Menu
Complimentary Glass of Prosecco on arrival
Starters
Smoked Salmon Roulade
Mushroom & Spinach Arancini
Main course
Slow-cooked Braised Shin of Beef in a red wine sauce with honey-glazed root vegetables & creamy mashed potato
Butternut Squash & Lentil Wellington with honey-glazed root vegetables & creamy mash potato
Desserts
Lindt Chocolate Cheesecake
Pear & Almond Frangipani
Followed by Tea & Coffee, with After Eight Mints
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Vintage Road & Rail Day
2026-05-10 10:00 - 16:30 | Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Coldwell Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB, United Kingdom
Our next Vintage Road & Rail event will take place at Wirksworth Station on Sunday 10 May 2026.
This event will feature classic vehicles including cars, lorries, buses and traction engines on display for a nostalgic trip to the past. Steam and diesel trains will also be playing their part to make this truly vintage transport day out.
This event is organised by Vallances Coaches, a family-run business based in Mansfield and more information will be added in the future.
For anyone interested in exhibiting their classic vehicle (pre-1985), please use this online form.
