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Good Friday 21 March
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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
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Sat-Mon 3-5 May
(Bank Holiday weekend)
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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
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Wednesday 28 May
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A visit to Herriot Country
Catch the 10.05 train from Leeming Bar passing Finghall station (Rainby halt in the series) to Redmire, and then join our coach excursion to various Herriot TV locations including Carperby (wedding hotel), Askrigg (the vets’ house) and Wensley church (wedding). Finish at Leyburn station tearoom. Pre-booked packed lunches also available.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74
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Sunday 15 June
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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
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Saturday 21 June
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Midsummer’s Evening Special Event
A special evening Hog Roast (with vegetarian option) at Redmire with connecting trains for a ride through the Dale
RING 08454 50 54 74 FOR DETAILS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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Friday 27 June
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Special excursion: Bedale to Castle Hills
See the eastern end of the Wensleydale Railway, including passing through Scruton station, and hear about our proposed rail access to Northallerton station. Pre-booked afternoon tea served on the train. Departs Bedale 16:36 and Leeming Bar 16:50. Train returns to Leeming Bar and Bedale only.
RING 08454 50 54 74 FOR DETAILS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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Wednesday 2 July
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Town and country excursions
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: RING 08454 50 54 74
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Friday 4 July
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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
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Saturday 12 July
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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 at the Station Inn, Ribblehead and visit to the Ribblehead Visitor Centre and weather station. Optional walk to the site of the history navvy encampment at Ribblehead (bring suitable footwear). Tickets £30 each. Travel out on the 10.05 train from Leeming Bar
LIMITED NUMBERS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL:
RING 08454 50 54 74
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Wednesday 30 July
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Bolton Castle Exclusive!
Catch the 10.05 train from Leeming Bar to Redmire; then an easy 30 minute walk by field path (bring suitable footwear) to Bolton Castle. The tour of the castle will be led by Lord Bolton; light lunch included. Learn the history of this important mediaeval stronghold.
LIMITED NUMBERS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL:
RING 08454 50 54 74
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Sunday 7 September
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Hardraw Scar 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. This is an outdoor event: bring suitable warm and waterproof clothing (and a cushion!). Pre-booked packed lunches available.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74
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Wednesday 17 September
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Town and country excursions
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: RING 08454 50 54 74
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Thursday 18 September
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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
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Friday 3 October
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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 at the Station Inn, Ribblehead and visit to the Ribblehead Visitor Centre and weather station. Optional walk to the site of the history navvy encampment at Ribblehead (bring suitable footwear). Tickets £30 each. Travel out on the 10.05 train from Leeming Bar
LIMITED NUMBERS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL:
RING 08454 50 54 74
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Saturday 1 November
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Fireworks special. Special evening train from Redmire, Leyburn and Finghall to the Bedale Fireworks Display and return. Parkin and mulled wine on the return train journey
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74
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Saturday 29 November
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Town and country excursions
Visit to craft workshops in the Upper Dale. Catch 10.05 train from Leeming Bar to Redmire with coach from and back to Redmire
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: RING 08454 50 54 74
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