Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure
Fireman Sam and team have to save the day in the wilderness.
Wednesday 23 July
Fireman Sam and team have to save the day in the wilderness.
Wednesday 23 July
A riot of disgusting experiments with BBC Gastronaut Stefen Gates.
Join Spot and his friends for this engaging and interactive show for everyone aged 2+ and their grownups.
A family show based on the bestselling picture book about taking a chance.
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June
This special exhibition explores the inextricable link between coal mining and the railways.
Born out of the necessity to transport coal, both below and above ground, the development of the railways was powered by the mining industry. Coal fuelled iron, iron made rails, rails moved coal – the great engineering cycle at the heart of the Industrial Revolution was complete and nowhere did its heart beat more strongly than in the Great Northern Coalfield.
Uncover the story through the work of artists who witnessed this social and technological transformation, and those who have been inspired by it since.
Dates
Opening 27 June 2025
Wednesday – Sunday
10.30am – 4pm
Board the train at Bishop Auckland & enjoy a leisurely journey to Stanhope whilst tasting a selection of Durham Gins accompanied by local cheeses, a great way to spend the bank holiday with friends
Date
August 23rd
Join the Weardale Railway for a delightful afternoon tea.
Departing from Stanhope & travelling through beautiful Weardale. Upgrade to Prosecco and relax with family and friends.
Dates
Sunday 24th May (from Stanhope)
Saturday 8th August (from Stanhope)
Sunday 25th October (from Bishop Auckland)
A unique photography masterclass with opportunities to visit sections of the railway not usually accessible and enjoy its amazing natural beauty and industrial heritage.
Date
November 9th
A chance of a lifetime to experience the thrill of driving a train on the beautiful Weardale Railway.
Have you ever wanted to be a Train Driver ?
Well here’s an amazing experience to do just that, come along and drive (under instruction) Weardale Railway’s Sentinel engine recently featured on Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
Dates
June 10th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and 30th
July 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
August 12th, 19th and 26th
September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
October 7, 14th and 21st
November 4th
Experience the 125 Group’s, High Speed Train (HST) set for one day only.
Join us for this iconic rail experience travel with unlimited travel.
Tickets upgrade to 1st class and add an extra option of afternoon tea.
Date
August 17th
