Sunday 5 April 2026 - 15.00
2026-04-05 15:00 - 16:35 (Europe/London) | Alston, The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB, United Kingdom
Easter Eggstravaganza
Choo-Choo, the Easter Bunny is coming too!
Come for a steam train ride through the picturesque South Tyne valley, and, as it’s Easter Sunday, the Easter Bunny will be visiting us with some chocolate treats for all children aged 0-17!
Your ticket includes:
Return train travel from Alston to Slaggyford
A visit from the Easter Bunny who will have a chocolate gift for children aged up to 17
An Easter trail to follow around Alston station
A spotter sheet with things to look out for on your train journey
A visit to the mezzanine viewing gallery to find out about the history of the railway and see what our workshop engineers are currently restoring

Visits to the signal box can usually be arranged but are subject to the agreement of the signaller on duty.

Monday 6 April 2026 - 10.30
2026-04-06 10:30 - 12:05
Easter Eggstravaganza
Please note, due to volunteer illness this service will not be steam hauled.
Choo-Choo, the Easter Bunny is coming too!
Come for a steam train ride through the picturesque South Tyne valley, and, as it’s Easter, the Easter Bunny will be visiting us with some chocolate treats for all children aged 0-17!
Your ticket includes:
Return train travel from Alston to Slaggyford
A visit from the Easter Bunny who will have a chocolate gift for children aged up to 17
An Easter trail to follow around Alston station
A spotter sheet with things to look out for on your train journey
A visit to the mezzanine viewing gallery to find out about the history of the railway and see what our workshop engineers are currently restoring

Visits to the signal box can usually be arranged but are subject to the agreement of the signaller on duty.

Monday 6 April 2026 - 13.00
2026-04-06 13:00 - 14:35

Monday 6 April 2026 - 15.00
2026-04-06 15:00 - 16:35

Monday 25 May 2026 - 10.30
2026-05-25 10:30 - 12:05
Steam and Swashbucklers…it’s Pirate Day!
Don your pirate costume and join us for a steam train ride. Will you find the hidden treasure? You can take it home if you do!

Monday 25 May 2026 - 13.00
2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:35
Steam and Swashbucklers…it’s Pirate Day!
Don your pirate costume and join us for a steam ride. Will you find the hidden treasure? You can take it home if you do!

Monday 25 May 2026 - 15.00
2026-05-25 15:00 - 16:35

Saturday 4 July 2026 - 10.30
2026-07-04 10:30 - 12:05
Steam Gala Day today!
Featuring locos from the railway’s fleet, heritage carriages, photo opportunities, signal box tours and railway nostalgia.

Saturday 4 July 2026 - 13.00
2026-07-04 13:00 - 14:35

Saturday 4 July 2026 - 15.00
2026-07-04 15:00 - 16:35

Sunday 5 July 2026 - 10.30
2026-07-05 10:30 - 12:05

Sunday 5 July 2026 - 13.00
2026-07-05 13:00 - 14:35

Sunday 5 July 2026 - 15.00
2026-07-05 15:00 - 16:35

Saturday 11 July 2026 - 10.30
2026-07-11 10:30 - 12:05

Saturday 11 July 2026 - 13.00
2026-07-11 13:00 - 14:35

Saturday 11 July 2026 - 15.00
2026-07-11 15:00 - 16:35

Sunday 12 July 2026 - 10.30
2026-07-12 10:30 - 12:05

Sunday 12 July 2026 - 13.00
2026-07-12 13:00 - 14:35

Sunday 12 July 2026 - 15.00
2026-07-12 15:00 - 16:35

Wednesday 12 August 2026 - 10.30
2026-08-12 10:30 - 12:05
Bring your Bear Aboard: Wednesday 12th August
Bring your bear for a steam train ride and meet our Railway bear who will have a gift for you to take home!

Wednesday 12 August 2026 - 13.00
2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:35

Wednesday 12 August 2026 - 15.00
2026-08-12 15:00 - 16:35

Sunday 30 August 2026 - 10.30
2026-08-30 10:30 - 12:05
Dino Day!
Our T rex is back, ready and roaring to go! Will you be brave enough to meet him?
Train ride and souvenir gift included.

Sunday 30 August 2026 - 13.00
2026-08-30 13:00 - 14:35

Sunday 30 August 2026 - 15.00
2026-08-30 15:00 - 16:35

Saturday 31 October 2026 - 14.00
2026-10-31 14:00 - 15:00
Halloween Spooktacular
Journey into the unknown aboard our spooky steam hauled train. Who knows who you may meet…
Goody bag for each child.

Saturday 31 October 2026 - 17.00
2026-10-31 17:00 - 18:00
