Opening Times
The railway normally runs on Sundays from the start of April until the end of October, as well as Saturdays in July, August and September, and extra days on Bank Holiday weekends. See the calendar and Special Events listings below.
Opening hours are 12 noon until 5pm. The railway will operate at other times by special arrangement for groups and private parties.
The railway may not operate if the weather is inclement, so please contact us if you are in any doubt, especially if travelling from a distance.
See Getting Here for our location and information on public transport.
Special Events 2009
Friday 10–Monday 13 April
Easter weekend
ZM32 emerging from Porter Lane bridge
The Railway is open for four days from Good Friday to Easter Monday.
Saturday 2–Monday 4 May
May Day Bank Holiday weekend
Three days of trains for the Bank Holiday.
Saturday 23–Monday 25 May
Spring Bank Holiday weekend
Three days of trains during Wirksworth Well Dressings and Carnival.
Sunday 21 June
Father's Day
Saturday 29–Monday 31 August
August Bank Holiday weekend
Three days of trains for the last Bank Holiday.
Saturday 12–Sunday 13 September
Wirksworth Festival weekend
Saturday 17–Sunday 18 October
Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition
Saturday 12–Sunday 13 December
Santa Specials
Our always-popular weekend with Santa gets better every year! Travel on the train right into Santa’s Grotto. A present for the children and refreshments for all. Call for details late November/early December. No need to book, just turn up and ride! £3.00 each, family ticket also available.