Sandwiches and cakes served in a beautiful box whilist you relax on the train. Take a seat onboard the Afternoon Tea train, sit back and relax, and enjoy the journey through the beautiful Weardale countryside, whilst sandwiches are cakes are served to your table in beautiful boxes.Trains from Stanhope will pause…

Trains, Gin and Cheese - what's not to love!Following on from last year we are once again running our very popular Gin & Cheese train as we take you on a relaxed afternoon travelling through stunning Weardale.​​We will be operating the Gin & Cheese train on Saturday 23rd August -…

Service operating between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland, with trains departing Stanhope at 1015 and 1415 and Bishop Auckland West at 1130 and 1530 (see full timetable below).Activities include:​Fancy dress competition at 13:30 at Stanhope Station with a prize for the best costumeBest decorated pumpkinPumpkin trail around Stanhope StationCafé openLocal craft market on…

Arrive at Stanhope Station for a meet, greet and safety briefing before boarding one of our diesel multiple unit trains with windows that offer unparalleled panoramic views of the dale. Departing Stanhope we head for arguably one of the best vistas on the railway. The experience lasts approximately four hours,…

The Santa Express returns... but only for those who know where to look.All aboard the North East’s best-kept festive secret - a moving Christmas story set on a heritage train that winds through wild winter landscapes to a place few ever find... where Santa appears as if by magic, and…