March 2020
Extended Mine Tour – March
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 »April 2020
Extended Mine Tour – April
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 »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 2020
AVLR: Railway Gala
Our annual celebration of all things narrow gauge! Lots of trains, lots to see and do. Full details will be revealed nearer the time. 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: Potteries Bus Running Day
The Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society will be back again, after their successful first visit to Apedale last year, 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 2020
AVLR: Military Weekend
The AVLR have one of the UK's premier collection of railway vehicles from the First World War, and will be running these during this weekend. Ever fancied seeing a tank on rails? 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 2020
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 »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 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
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