Weardale Railway

Weardale Railway Weardale Railway is a heritage railway in Co Durham operating between Bishop Auckland and Stanhope.

πŸ“£FINAL CALL for EARLY BIRD prices for the Santa Express πŸŽ…πŸΌDon't risk missing out on the magic at these prices, these are...
30/08/2026

πŸ“£FINAL CALL for EARLY BIRD prices for the Santa Express πŸŽ…πŸΌ
Don't risk missing out on the magic at these prices, these are the lowest we will ever sell them! ❀️

πŸš‚ Book today and make 2026 Christmas unforgettable β€οΈπŸŽ…πŸΌ

www.santaexpress.co.uk

Some people visit Santa. Some people get to work with him!  We’re recruiting performers and event support staff for the ...
28/08/2026

Some people visit Santa. Some people get to work with him!
We’re recruiting performers and event support staff for the Santa Express 2026, fancy being part of the magic?

πŸŽ…Apply Here:πŸŽ…
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/NiU3Syae4m

Flying Scotsman is Coming to Weardale Railway in November with Fox & Edwards Events!From November 13th to 15th, the lege...
27/08/2026

Flying Scotsman is Coming to Weardale Railway in November with Fox & Edwards Events!

From November 13th to 15th, the legendary locomotive will depart from Darlington for a scenic 60-mile journey over the Weardale Railway while you take in beautiful views of the Northern Pennines Natural Landscape.

There will be two departures a day, one in the morning leaving Darlington at 8:40 and an afternoon one from 13:40. Each journey will take approximately 4 hours, including time at Stanhope for passengers to take photographs.

Oliver Edwards, Director & General Manager of Fox & Edwards Events, said: "This November, a truly wonderful steam locomotive will bring pleasure, nostalgia and memories to thousands in the North East on these brand new journeys. We're very grateful to our superb partners for working together on this exciting development."

Claire Gibbons, General Manager at Weardale Railway, said: β€œWe’re beyond thrilled to be welcoming the iconic Flying Scotsman to Weardale for the very first time. This will be a truly special occasion for our railway, our local communities and the wider region, providing a boost for tourism and local economy and giving people a fantastic opportunity to experience one of the most famous locomotives in railway history right here in the Durham Dales.

β€œWe’re delighted to be working with Fox & Edwards Events to make this milestone possible and, with services running between Darlington and Stanhope, we hope it will encourage visitors from across the region and further afield to come and discover everything Weardale and the surrounding area has to offer.”

Book your tickets now at https://www.foxandedwards.com/events/view/legendary-journey-with-flying-scotsman-darlington-stanhope-mainline-tour

πŸ“Έ Steve Dunmore.

πŸŽ’ The last few days of the summer holidays are here, what will you do this Bank Holiday Weekend?β˜€οΈπŸš‚β˜ΊοΈBefore it's back to...
27/08/2026

πŸŽ’ The last few days of the summer holidays are here, what will you do this Bank Holiday Weekend?β˜€οΈπŸš‚β˜ΊοΈ

Before it's back to school bags and early alarms, make the most of what's left of summer with one final adventure on Weardale Railway πŸš‚πŸŒ³

Beautiful countryside views, heritage stations, and travel on Percy the Pacer SUNDAY 30th and MONDAY 31st August before term time takes over πŸ‘€

🟒 Green timetable: Stanhope to Bishop Auckland

Come and join us for your last days out before the holidays end β€” who's coming? πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈπŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ

‼️ Kids travel for a quid
β˜•οΈ Cafe & shop open ❀️

🫧 Reminder: 26th Aug Bubble Train is running 🫧 ☺️The Bubble Car's back tomorrow! πŸ«§πŸš‚ Small train, big smiles🟣 Wolsingham ...
25/08/2026

🫧 Reminder: 26th Aug Bubble Train is running 🫧 ☺️

The Bubble Car's back tomorrow! 🫧
πŸš‚ Small train, big smiles
🟣 Wolsingham to Stanhope on the purple timetable. Kids travel for a quid πŸ’«
β˜•οΈ Cafe and shop open πŸ₯³ 🍦

24/08/2026
⏰ Percy's back tomorrow! πŸ₯³Saturday 22 August, Percy the Pacer covers our Green Timetable β€” Stanhope to Bishop Auckland, ...
21/08/2026

⏰ Percy's back tomorrow! πŸ₯³

Saturday 22 August, Percy the Pacer covers our Green Timetable β€” Stanhope to Bishop Auckland, stopping at every station along the way 🟒

Pack a picnic, bring the little ones, visit our cafe and shop at Stanhope Station!
Enjoy a slower pace of travel through some of England's finest countryside β˜€οΈ
Kids travel for a quid β€” see you tomorrow! πŸ‘€

Fancy swapping your ceiling for the Milky Way? Weardale's famous dark skies are calling! πŸš‚β­πŸ“… Wednesday 28th October 2026...
19/08/2026

Fancy swapping your ceiling for the Milky Way? Weardale's famous dark skies are calling! πŸš‚β­

πŸ“… Wednesday 28th October 2026
⏰ 17:30 – 20:30
πŸ“ Stanhope Station, DL13 2YS

Here's the plan:
πŸ›Έ Kick off from 17:30 with fun space activities for all the family
πŸš‚ All aboard at 18:00 for a train ride to a secret stargazing spot
πŸ”­ Hop off and look up! Telescopes at the ready, with the brilliant Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society on hand to guide you through the night sky

Along the way you'll get:
β˜• Light refreshments
🎁 A space-themed gift for the kids
🌟 Memories that are genuinely out of this world

A few things to pack/know:
πŸͺ‘ Bring a folding chair (or two!)
πŸ‘Ÿ Sturdy footwear needed β€” you'll be climbing on and off the train
☁️ Cloudy skies won't stop the fun β€” we'll switch to another stellar activity instead!

🎟️ Pre-booking essential, this one will sell out fast, so don't hang about!

Who's ready for the ultimate autumn adventure? Tag someone who needs a night under the stars πŸ‘‡βœ¨

https://weardale-railway.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/60078?catID=57998&



The North Pennines Stargazing Festival runs from Friday 23 October to Sunday 1 November – with almost 30 activities on offer πŸ₯³

Address

Stanhope Station
Stanhope
DL132YS

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Weardale Railway posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Weardale Railway:

Share