February 2019
Extended Mine Tour – February
Delve Deeper! We are offering extended mine tours into parts of our mine not previously open to the public. This tour is a bit more demanding that our normal tour so is only for the adventurous, you can expect a bit of mud! Tours Take place at 11am and 2pm with 10 places available on each, so booking is essential. More Information...
Find out more »POTOC: Potteries Orienteering Club at Apedale
The Potteries Orienteering Club are holding one of their events in Apedale Country Park. This is a change for non-member to try their hand at orienteering over the permanent courses in the Country Park. Course cover a range of difficulties from Easy to a Long Hard Course. Event Entry costs £5 for Adults and £2.50 for concessions. This event is help by the Potteries Orienteering Club, visit their website at https://www.potoc.co.uk
Find out more »April 2019
AVLR: Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt. Steam trains 11:30-4pm. Standard fares apply. Can you spot the Easter Eggs down the railway? Prizes for kids who get them all! Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »May 2019
AVLR: Potteries Bus Running Day
The Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society will be filling the site with buses of yesteryear. Plenty of room on top, hold on very tight please! Steam Trains will be running from 1130 to 4pm. For more information about the society, visit https://potteriesops.wixsite.com/website Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »AVLR: Teddy Bears Outing
Teddy Bears Outing. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. Kids travel for free if they bring a furry friend! Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »June 2019
AVLR: Swords to Ploughshares
Marking the centenary of the Versailles Treaty, which formally ended the First World War, this will be a military themed weekend. Special fares will apply. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »July 2019
AVLR: Heroes & Heroines
A chance for kids to dress up as their favourite superhero or maybe a Princess? Kids in fancy dress travel free! Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »August 2019
AVLR: Leafers at t’pit
A gathering of Land Rovers – but only Leaf Spring Land Rover qualify! Lots of 4x4 nostalgia for everyone. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »AVLR: Classic Cars and Steam Trains day
Classic Cars & Steam Trains day. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. Chrome and old leather mixes with our gleaming steam engines! Note steam trains also run on the Saturday and Monday of the bank holiday weekend. Cars event on Sunday only. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »September 2019
AVLR: 50th Anniversary Weekend
Half a century ago, a school summer fete set into train events which led to the creation of the Apedale Valley Light Railway. How did this happen? Come along and find out. Special fares will apply. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
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