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What’s On

Here are the details of our forthcoming events – for information about our regular diesel and steam services, and special events during 2026, please consult our online calendar by clicking HERE.

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 […]

Duffield Shopper special

Duffield Shopper Special 4 July

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 […]

Bronze Diesel Driver Experience 10 July

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 […]

Bronze Steam Driver Experience 12 July

Book your ticket for an amazing experience as you learn how to take control over a heritage steam locomotive. More details to follow, but do call with any questions: 01629 […]

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 […]

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 […]