The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway

19/01/2025

We won railcar of the year! 🎉

Thank you to everyone that voted and to the team who keep our 'bubble' car in top shape for our visitors to enjoy.

14/01/2025

We recently welcomed local MP's John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales) and Jonathan Davies (Mid Derbyshire) to Wirksworth station for a tour of our site and facilities, and more importantly...a visit on the footplate!

They both gave us the green flag for both our commitment to providing volunteering opportunities and our continuing contribution to the local economy.

13/01/2025

** 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝! **

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

- Twin Peaks Diesel Gala on 11th-13th April (railwayana, loco society stands, prints/artwork etc)

- Road and Rail Rally on Sunday 11th May (transport related wares, collectables, railwayana, models, etc)

If you are interested in trading at Wirksworth or Duffield for either of these events, more details available by emailing [email protected]

10/01/2025

Today's Fun Fact Friday:

In 2024 our coaches covered a total cumulative distance of 38,182 miles!

That's almost 1.5 times around the Earth! 🌎

09/01/2025

Preparations are well underway for our 2025 season!

Did you know Peter Rabbit™ is coming to Ecclesbourne Valley Railway this spring?

Peter Rabbit will be having lots of family-friendly fun at intervals on Sunday 16th February 2025.

Take a steam train ride, see Peter Rabbit and more! Don’t forget to bring your camera!

To learn more, visit www.foxandedwards.com/peter-rabbit-derbyshire now.

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘍𝘰𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘥𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

01/01/2025

Not wanting to feel left out, resident steam locomotive "The Duke" gave it's own 'whistle-up' to mark Railway 200, too.

The engine is now about to begin its' Winter maintenance programme.

01/01/2025

31/12/2024

2025 is a major milestone for Britain’s railways as they and others around the world celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. We’re marking this big moment by joining in with the global Railway 200 'whistle-up' on New Year's Day!

Tune in just before 12pm tomorrow to watch our live stream!

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our friends and followers!

24/12/2024

And that's a wrap!

The last Santa train pulls into Wirksworth station earlier this afternoon.

Thank you to everyone who has travelled with us this Christmas and over the last year. We wish you a very Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 🚂

22/12/2024

Our wonderful class 122 railcar 55006 has been shortlisted for railcar of the year! This is a credit to all those who have helped restore and maintain this 'bubble' car behind the scenes.

We'd love it if you'd vote for 55006 using the link below 👇

https://poll-maker.com/poll5362130x52474E2f-161

19/12/2024

Here is our current availability for our last few Santa's Enchanted Journey trains:

Saturday 21st - Good availability on all trains ✅
Sunday 22nd- Good availability on all trains ✅
Monday 23rd - Good availability on all trains ✅
Tuesday 24th- Good availability on 10.30 and 12.40 trains ✅
Limited availability on 14.50 train ⚠️

🌟Buy one table and get the second half-price! 🌟

Here's what our passengers had to say about their recent experience:

"The most magical evening, if you haven’t booked the Santa train already, get it booked!! fantastic memories made 🎅🎄❤️"

"I speak from my entire family when we say we have had the best time and it has been magical for my 4 year old daughter"

Tickets available at e-v-r.com/christmas

13/12/2024

Today we've welcomed a couple of lovely heritage buses from Vallances Coaches who have brought some groups for Christmas Dinner 🎄

12/12/2024

It was great to recently welcome James and Emma from Project Air to the railway to film a piece for part of their new YouTube video!

You can watch it below...you'll be sure to learn a thing or two!

Thanks to KiwiCo for sponsoring this video! Go to https://www.kiwico.com/projectair and use the code PROJECTAIR to get 50% off your 1st club crate when you j...

11/12/2024

We have just 2 first-class tables of 4 available on Santa's Enchanted journey! These are for this Friday 13th December at 19.00.

Grab yours now with 30% off using the code 'santa24' at the checkout!

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway & The Experiences Group presents...Santa's Enchanted Journey 2024"Absolutely lovely magical experience...""Wow was it a really fantastic and truly magical experience..." Returning for 2024! Santa’s Enchanted Journey – a festive steam ride for all the family to enjoy!W...

09/12/2024

Looking for that magical Christmas experience? Look no further than Santa's Enchanted Journey 🎅🚂🎄

Standard tables are currently on special offer. Buy one table and get another half-price!

Get yours at e-v-r.com/christmas

08/12/2024

* Storm Darragh Update *

Santa's Enchanted Journey

All trains are running as normal. Please arrive in good time for your train and head to the booking office after parking.