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DMU + Tea & Cake Special | 12 July

Travel with us on Sunday 12 July Although our planned Steam Driver Experience has been postponed due to the exceptionally hot weather, visitors can still enjoy a journey along […]

Tea & Cake Special | Every Thursday

Every Thursday we will be operating diesel services between Wirksworth and Duffield, as per our usual timetable (below), along with our Tea & Cake offer. The price for the return […]

Heritage Train & Bus Days | 17 & 19 July

New for summer 2026 – a wonderfully nostalgic day out by rail and road Step back in time and enjoy a very special Heritage Day out with the Ecclesbourne Valley […]

08 Shunter Driver Experience | 19 July

Book your tickets for this unique experience where you can take charge of driving this heritage diesel locomotive, pulling our Toad brake van, up our 1-in-27 incline. The experience starts […]

Duffield Shopper Special 1 August

The Duffield Shopper Specials run on the first Saturday of each month, on the same day as the Wirksworth Farmers Market. The Diesel Multiple Unit leaves Duffield at 8.20am, allowing […]

Summer Diesel Gala | 7/8/9 August

We’re really looking forward to our Summer Diesel Gala, which will take place over the weekend of 7, 8 and 9 August.  Gates will be open from 8.00am, as will […]

Santa’s Enchanted Journey 2026

Returning for 2026, Santa’s Enchanted Journey, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s Santa special, is the perfect way for all the family to get into the Christmas spirit. Services will be running from […]