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For a complete list of events during 2008, including events that have already taken place, click here

Events on a blue background are organised by Wensleydale Railway

August 2008

 

15 August - 7 September

Steam returns to Wensleydale

Friday 22 August

Guided Walk: Leyburn station to Redmire led by Mark Reid, author of the Inn Way walking books series.  More details
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 23 August

Leyburn Farmers Market

Saturday 23 August

Wensleydale Agricultural Show, Leyburn

Sat/Sun 30/31 August

Operation Dalesman: a special 1940s weekend
Turn the clock back, and bring the family to experience life and fun on the railway from six decades ago!  Various events will be happening over the weekend.

 

 

September 2008

 

1-7 September

Steam returns to Wensleydale

Sunday 14 September

Hardraw Scaur Brass Band Festival: travel out on 10.05 train from Leeming Bar station, with coach connection from Redmire to Hardraw and back. Return on 15:50 train from Redmire to Leeming Bar. More details
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74

Thursday 18 September

Sheepdog display at Hawes
Sheepdog display takes place at 14:30 in a field near Hawes. Catch the 10.05 train from Leeming Bar, with coach connection from Redmire.  Late return transport runs after the display
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74

Sat 20/Sun 21 September

Diesel Gala - more details shortly

Saturday 27 September

Leyburn Farmers Market

Sat 27/Sun 28 September

Special children’s weekend
Further details nearer the time

 

 

October 2008

 

Friday 3 October

Special Two Railways Tour - event with the Settle-Carlisle Railway
Programme includes travel on both the Wensleydale Railway and the Settle-Carlisle line, connecting transport, lunch and visit to the Ribblehead Visitor Centre and weather station.  More details
LIMITED NUMBERS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL:
RING 08454 50 54 74

Tuesday 7 October

Guided Walk from Redmire (11.00). More details

Tuesday 14 October

Guided Walk from Redmire (11.00). More details

Tuesday 21 October

Guided Walk from Leyburn (10.50). More details

Saturday 25 October

Leyburn Farmers Market

Tuesday 28 October

Guided Walk from Leyburn (10.50). More details

Wednesday 29 October

Aysgarth Guided Walk Event
Guided Walk from Redmire station (11.00) led by David Joy, former editor of “The Dalesman”.  Return bus from Carperby if required. More details
LIMITED NUMBERS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL:
RING 08454 50 54 74

 

 

November 2008

 

Saturday 1 November

Fireworks special. Special evening train from Redmire, Leyburn and Finghall to the Bedale Fireworks Display and return. Parkin and mulled wine available on the train.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 22 November

Leyburn Farmers Market

Saturday 29 November

Town and country excursions
1. Guided Walk from Redmire with festive lunch at Aysgarth Visitors Centre. Catch 10.05 train from Leeming Bar.  Return transport to Redmire.  More details
2. Visit to craft workshops in the Upper Dale.  Catch 10.05 train from Leeming Bar to Redmire with coach from and back to Redmire.  Return on 15:50 train from Redmire to Leeming Bar.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR BOTH EXCURSIONS:
RING 08454 50 54 74

 

 

December 2008

 

Sat-Sun 6-7 December,
Sat-Sun 13-14 December,
Sat-Wed 20-24 December
 

( Santa Specials.  Meet Santa on his magical train. A present for ( every child; hot mulled wine and a mince pie for adults Book     ( and pay by 31 October to claim early booking discount
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BOOKING ESSENTIAL: USE BOOKING FORM ON WEBSITE,  ( BOOK THROUGH TICKETWEB OR RING 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 27 December

Leyburn Farmers Market

26 Dec - 4 Jan 2009

The Twelve Walks of Christmas. Guided Walk programme every day during the holiday period, with mulled wine and mince pies on the train. More details

 

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