Weardale Railway Service Information

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

www.weardale-railway.org.uk/hst-running-day

06/06/2026

https://www.weardale-railway.org.uk/community-big-weekend

🚂 NEXT WEEKEND AT WEARDALE RAILWAY! 🎉

Looking for a great family day out? Join us at Stanhope Station on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June for our BIG Community Weekend!

🍕 Fresh pizza and delicious food
☕ Café open all day
🛍️ Local makers and unique gifts
🚂 Railway atmosphere and community celebrations
🎈 Fun for all ages

Whether you're a railway enthusiast, foodie, shopper or simply looking for something different to do, there's something for everyone.

📍 Stanhope Station
📅 13th & 14th June
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🎶 Stanhope Silver Band playing Saturday night, tickest just £5 in aid of Stanhope and Weardale MS!
🚂 Catch the train, services running both days: Day Rover Tickets only £5 and Kids travel for a Quid!

Tag someone you'd bring along and let us know what you're most looking forward to!

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See you there! 🥳

04/06/2026

Here are two reasons to plan and book your visit from Santa aboard the Santa Express now🎅🏼🚂

🎟️ Tickets have just been released for 2026 and the earliest bookers always get the best value!
‼️ Don't wait until it's too late… use EARLYBIRD discount code to receive 10% off your order!

It's our early Christmas present to you! 😍🎁

https://santaexpress.co.uk/

Limited availability!

02/06/2026

www.weardale-railway.org.uk/community-big-weekend

01/06/2026

www.weardale-railway.org.uk/post/santa-express-returns-to-weardale-this-christmas

The magic of Christmas is set to return to the Weardale Railway this winter, as the much-loved Santa Express welcomes families back for a festive experience. Running from 28th November to 24th December, this year's Santa Express promises to be bigger and better than ever; inviting visitors of all ag...

01/06/2026

www.weardale-railway.org.uk/post/inspiration-to-visit-the-weardale-railway

30/05/2026

www.weardale-railway.org.uk/hst-running-day

🚨 Father’s Day is nearly here… so is our HST 🤩

Treat a special man in your life to something a bit different this year ❤️

🚄 Step aboard the iconic HST on Sunday 21st June for a rare first-time visit to Weardale Railway - true story!

A full day out, great views, and a proper experience on the rails — the perfect gift ( for everyone in the family)

🎟️ Book now before it sells out!

30/05/2026

Saturday 30th May - Green Timetable

Enjoy a ride along the dale onboard our Class 122 bubble car!

Trains depart Stanhope at 1030 and 1430 and Bishop Auckland at 1200 and 1600. Station stops include Frosterley, Kingfisher Halt (request stop), Wolsingham and Witton-le-Wear.

Connect with Northern Rail services to and from Darlington via the short footpath between the two stations at Bishop Auckland.

Kids for a Quid - Up to two children can travel for £1 each when accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Buy your tickets at Stanhope Station or onboard the train using cash or card. Day rover tickets are also available online via Digitickets.

The 'Platform One' tearoom, Trust shop and Platform 2 craft shop are all open at Stanhope today.

www.weardale-railway.org.uk/green-timetable

Photo: Tom Hatton

27/05/2026

Wednesday 27th May - Purple Timetable

Trains are running between Stanhope and Wolsingham today using our 1958 Class 122 'bubble car'.

Departures from Stanhope are at 1100, 1300 and 1500 and Wolsingham at 1130, 1330 and 1530, calling at Frosterley and Kingfisher Halt (request stop).

Kids for a Quid - Up to two children can travel for £1 each when accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Tickets are available to buy onboard the train or at Stanhope Station (cash and card accepted). Day rover tickets are also available via Digitickets.

The 'Platform One' tearoom, Trust shop and Platform 2 craft shop are all open at Stanhope today.

www.weardale-railway.org.uk/purple-timetable

Photo: Graeme Carroll