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This page shows all events between 1 March 2008 and
4 January 2009, including events that have already taken place.

Events on a blue background are organised by Wensleydale Railway

March 2008   Saturday 1 March New 2008 timetable starts Good Friday 21 March Middleham Stables Open Event.  Catch the special early train (08:35 from Leeming Bar), with shuttle bus connection from Leyburn. For further information, ring 01969 624411 Good Friday-Monday 21-24 March Easter Guided Walks (including Children’s Special Easter Day Guided Walk on Sunday 23 March). More details Saturday 22 March Leyburn Farmers Market     April 2008   Saturday 26 April Leyburn Farmers Market     May 2008   Sat-Mon 3-5 May (Bank Holiday weekend) Dales Food and Drink Festival Discounted package available for combined train travel and entry to the festival BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR THE DISCOUNT: RING 08454 50 54 74 Fri-Sun 16-18 May Local Community Rail Weekend Come and see our operation and learn what we are doing.  Why not join us and become a volunteer? Meet our volunteers on the train on Friday and Saturday, and at Leeming Bar station on Saturday (all day) and Sunday (until 2pm) Saturday 17 May 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 Saturday 24 May Leyburn Farmers Market 24 May-1 June Herriot Happenings.  See local publicity Monday 26 May (Bank Holiday) Finghall Barrel Push - takes place at 13:30. Catch the train and join in the fun! Wednesday 28 May A visit to Herriot Country Catch the 10:05 train from Leeming Bar to Redmire and join our coach excursion to various Herriot TV locations. More details BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 Thursday 29 May Swaledale Festival Guided Walk BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 01748 880018     June 2008   Sunday 15 June Cream tea on the afternoon train (14:50 Leeming Bar to Redmire and 15.50 Redmire to Leeming Bar) CREAM TEA MUST BE PRE-BOOKED: RING 08454 50 54 74 Friday 20 June Bedale Station Open Afternoon (1.30 to 3.30) Friday 27 June Special excursion: Bedale to Castle Hills See the eastern end of the Wensleydale Railway.  Departs Bedale 16:36 and Leeming Bar at 16:50.  More details RING 08454 50 54 74 FOR DETAILS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL Saturday 28 June Leyburn Farmers Market     July 2008   Friday 4 July Fifth anniversary of the re-opening of the Wensleydale Railway Catch the 10.05 train from Leeming Bar and join a special coach tour from Redmire to Garsdale, with commentary on board and visit to Hawes.  Time for lunch at the Wensleydale Cheese Visitor Centre BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 Saturday 12 July Excursion to Gayle Mill, Hawes Catch the 10.05 train from Leeming Bar and join a special coach tour from Redmire to Gayle Mill, Hawes, a re-opened sawmill that featured in the BBC’s “Restoration” television series. Includes a visit to the nearby Wensleydale Cheese Visitor Centre. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 Saturday 26 July Leyburn Farmers Market Wednesday 30 July Bolton Castle Exclusive! Catch the 10.05 train from Leeming Bar to Redmire; then an easy 30 minute walk by field path to Bolton Castle. Tour of the castle led by Lord Bolton; light lunch included. More details LIMITED NUMBERS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74     August 2008   Friday 1 August Yorkshire Day Celebrate this special day by wearing a white rose!  Traditional Yorkshire food available on the train Friday 1 August Yorkshire Pudding Walk and lunch: Guided Walk from Leyburn station (10.50) to Middleham. More details BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 Sunday 3 August Yorkshire Pudding Walk and lunch: Guided Walk from Leyburn station (10.50) to Middleham. More details BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74 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 Saturday 6 September Brian Redhead Memorial Train (10.35 from Leeming Bar) 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 Wednesday 17 September Guided Walk from Redmire station (11.00) with lunch at Aysgarth Visitors Centre 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 Friday 19-Sunday 21 September Wensleydale Railway’s first ever Diesel Gala 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. NO BOOKING REQUIRED Saturday 22 November Leyburn Farmers Market Saturday 29 November Guided Walk from Redmire with festive lunch at Aysgarth Visitors Centre. Catch 10.05 train from Leeming Bar.  Return transport to Redmire. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: 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 ( 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.