Wensleydale Railway

Wensleydale Railway A volunteer-led heritage railway offering visitors a great value day out in Yorkshire. Kids travel for only £1.00!
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THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is coming to Wensleydale Railway this Christmas! Book your tickets today: yorkshiredalesthepolarexpressride.com Join us on a train journey back in time.

● We are operating our Heritage services between Bedale, Leeming Bar and Scruton stations where you will be able to step back in time and enjoy a living museum experience. During March we will be operating a regular

shuttle service between Bedale and Leyburn.

● Travel to Scruton where you can see our multi award-winning recreation of a country station at the turn of the 20th century. Meet the station master and his wife who will share stories of life in the early 1900's whilst showing you around the station building and piggery in the back garden.

● You can also spend some time visiting the 'Thankful Village' of Scruton itself which is a delight, enjoy a wine or two in The Coore Arms, visit the play park or perhaps take one of our suggested walks through farmland and on peaceful roads.

● Travel to Leeming Bar where the ongoing work to the station house can be seen before a full re-opening within the next couple of months. The restoration has been completed and focus in now on furnishing the station house to how it would have looked in the early 1920's.

● The Station Master is ready to show you proudly around his station which features a parcels office, ticket office, ladies waiting room, parlour, kitchen and washroom.

● You can also spend some time in the village itself which features two pubs (The Corner House and The Reubens), a play park, W Braithwaite & Sons Garden Centre and Simply Dutch.

● Experience the classic Yorkshire market town of Bedale on your return with something to enchant everyone from the hungry to the curious.

● Visit the many local attractions on the doorstep.

● Superb walking and cycling country. We have preserved 22 miles of the former line from Northallerton to Garsdale that opened to passengers in full in 1878. Timetabled services currently run over the 5 miles between Bedale and Scruton and we are actively working to restore the full length of the line as part of our historic rail and transport experience. We hope to reopen between Bedale and Redmire in Spring 2022.

37250 and 47714 are on holiday this week, enjoying themselves down at the West Somerset Railway! 🚜🥄🏖️They’ll be back hom...
05/06/2026

37250 and 47714 are on holiday this week, enjoying themselves down at the West Somerset Railway! 🚜🥄🏖️

They’ll be back home soon and then be out in action during our ‘Loco Hauled Summer’ days!

In addition to special events like our Industrial Diesel Weekend (29-30 August), we plan to run loco-hauled services as follows:

✅ Every Wednesday from 1st July until 9th September.
✅ Every Saturday from 4th July until 12th September.
✅ Every Saturday or Sunday that has a catering train will also be loco hauled all day.

Locomotive rosters will be published closer to the time, and all locos are subject to availability.

🎟 For just £25, our ‘Ranger’ ticket allows you to spend the whole day riding our trains. Combine this with our kids for a quid offer*, and you’ve got a great value family day out!

🎟 Children aged under 16, not accompanied by a paying adult, must pay ½ the price of an adult fare. For example, an all-day Ranger ticket will be £12.50, instead of £25. Please book in person at the station booking office.

Plan your visit today: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/running-days-2026/

Tickets: https://wensleydale.hops.org.uk/tickets/travel

*Children aged 3-15 travel for just £1 with a paying adult (up to a maximum of 4 children per adult).

📸 Oliver Kirkby

Would you like to be involved in helping to shape the future of our railway?We are currently seeking to recruit people f...
05/06/2026

Would you like to be involved in helping to shape the future of our railway?

We are currently seeking to recruit people for several rewarding volunteer roles:

✅ Chairman
✅ Trustees
✅ Permanent Way Manager
✅ Director for Safety
✅ Level Crossing Manager

Click here for more information and a copy of the job roles: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/jobs-at-the-wensleydale-railway/

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? ⬇⬇🚨THREE seats left. Book Today🚨Join us in June for our Yorkshire Ploughman’s...
05/06/2026

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? ⬇⬇
🚨THREE seats left. Book Today🚨
Join us in June for our Yorkshire Ploughman’s lunch train!

🗓 Sunday 21 June
🕰 12pm to 1.40pm
📍 Leeming Bar (DL7 9AR)

Your experience will begin with a glass of prosecco upon arrival and then all you need to do is sit back and enjoy a scenic journey through the Yorkshire Dales whilst being served delicious food at your table in one of our heritage carriages!

The heritage diesel-hauled train departs Leeming Bar station on Sunday 21 June at 12pm and returns at 1.40pm.

**MENU**

Honey roast farmhouse Ham
Butchers Pork & Apple Pie wedge with apple & rhubarb chutney
Homemade Scotch Egg
Wedges of Wensleydale and aged Cheddar cheese

Balsamic Glazed Pickled Onions
Dressed Garden Leaf
Heritage Cherry Tomatoes
Homemade coleslaw
Homemade Yorkshire Sweet Piccalilli

Sourdough bread with unsalted butter

Yorkshire Fruit Cake
Mix fruit Eton Mess

Tickets: £47.50 for adults including food and travel and £25 for children (aged 14 and under).

Seats are limited for this event so book now before it sells out: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/ploughmans-lunch-special/

Come and volunteer with us! Our dedicated volunteers come from all walks of life with many different skills; some like t...
05/06/2026

Come and volunteer with us! Our dedicated volunteers come from all walks of life with many different skills; some like to get their hands dirty and others do not. That is up to you!

Whether you are passionate about heritage, want to learn new skills, are looking to make a difference and make new friends along the way, there is a rewarding role for you at the railway.

Volunteers can either give a regular amount of time each week / month or work on an ad hoc basis to fit with their other commitments.

Get in touch today and join our small, friendly teams!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01677425805
Website: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/volunteer/

Our Yorkshire Day tea train is sold out! But worry not, we still have some places available on the following catering tr...
05/06/2026

Our Yorkshire Day tea train is sold out! But worry not, we still have some places available on the following catering trains this year:

21 June - Ploughman’s Lunch Train
https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/ploughmans-lunch-special/

23 August - Mediterranean Inspired Tea Train
https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/mediterranean-afternoon-tea/

21 September - Indian Cuisine Evening Train
https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/indian-evening-special-autumn/

18 October - Indian Inspired Tea Train
https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/indian-afternoion-tea-autumn/

More events here: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/events_and_experiences/

Contact: [email protected] / 01677 425805

33035 is rostered on for 3 trips this Sunday, 7 June. Come and enjoy a day of Sulzer action behind this classic heritage...
04/06/2026

33035 is rostered on for 3 trips this Sunday, 7 June. Come and enjoy a day of Sulzer action behind this classic heritage diesel loco!

33035 will operate 3 trains - the 10am, 12pm and 2.30pm Leeming to Leyburn services on our yellow timetable.

For just £25, our ‘Ranger’ ticket allows you to spend the whole day riding our trains. Combine this with our kids for a quid offer*, and you’ve got a great value family day out!

Tickets: https://wensleydale.hops.org.uk/tickets/travel

Yellow Timetable: https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/yellow-timetable-tea/

*Children aged 3-15 travel for just £1 with a paying adult (up to a maximum of 4 children per adult).

🎟 Children aged under 16, not accompanied by a paying adult, must pay ½ the price of an adult fare. For example, an all-day Ranger ticket will be £12.50, instead of £25. Please book in person at the station booking office.

📸 Chris Gee

Volunteers from our Direct Works Team (DWT) are building new access steps at Leeming Bar Station.The steps will provide ...
04/06/2026

Volunteers from our Direct Works Team (DWT) are building new access steps at Leeming Bar Station.

The steps will provide safer platform-to-shed access for our staff and also an improved evacuation route out of the shed in case of emergencies.

Thank you team 👏 Excellent work.

Many hands make light work. Why not come and join our Direct Works Team?

✅ There’s no shortage of on-going maintenance required to keep our railway in top condition.
✅ It’s rewarding work and you will be made very welcome.
✅ We’re always keen to hear from people with practical, civil engineering, building, carpentry or electrical experience.
✅ No experience? No problem. If you’re willing to get stuck in, we will support you.

Get in touch today!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01677425805

📸 Derek Barnes and Dave Fielding

Do you enjoy meeting and chatting with people? We’re looking for volunteers with a willingness to help people, a friendl...
04/06/2026

Do you enjoy meeting and chatting with people? We’re looking for volunteers with a willingness to help people, a friendly manner and a sense of humour! If you would enjoy interacting with our visitors, we would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for volunteer support in the following customer-focused roles:

· Station Booking Offices (sale of tickets)
· Station Retailing (sale of refreshments, tickets, books & souvenirs)
· Catering (supporting on-train events)
· Travelling Ticket Inspectors (checking & selling tickets onboard our trains)

✅ You don't need prior experience, as full training will be given.

✅ All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

✅ This may be an ideal weekend role for you, or someone you know.

👉Come and join our small, friendly team! Get in touch today to find out more:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01677425805

It's surprising what you find in the undergrowth on our side of the fence. This photo shows volunteers from our Vegetati...
03/06/2026

It's surprising what you find in the undergrowth on our side of the fence. This photo shows volunteers from our Vegetation Team returning after their shift with an oil drum, a lorry tyre and a pile of barbed wire to recycle. Perhaps they should call themselves The Wombles!

Our Vegetation Team do a tremendous job keeping our lineside safe and clear. They’d welcome your support. Why not come and join the team?

✅ There’s no shortage of on-going maintenance required to keep our railway in top condition.
✅ It’s rewarding work and you will be made very welcome.
✅ No experience? No problem. If you’re willing to get stuck in, we will support you.

Get in touch today!

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01677425805

📸 John Thompson

Address

Wensleydale Railway, Leeming Bar Station, Leases Road. Leeming Bar
Leeming Bar
DL79AR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441677425805

Website

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