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Extended Mine Tour – June
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: Princess & Superheroes Weekend
Princess & Superheroes weekend. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. A dressing-up day for our younger visitors! Spiderman or Elsa, Superman or Snow White – dressed-up kids travel for 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 »Potteries MMOC: Annual Rally 2018
The Potteries Branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club are holding their Annual Rally at Apedale this year. This is a charity Rally in aid of a great cause; Dementia UK. Please note that this event is run by the Railway Potteries Branch of the Morris Minor Owners Club. For info visit http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/ or email potteries@mmoc.org.uk.
Find out more »AVLR: Tracks to Trenches III
The "Tracks to the Trenches" 2018 event will commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War and the light railways that played their part. This is final part of a series events marking the centenary of the "War to end all Wars". This event will focus on the often overlooked areas of Transport and Logistics used by all combatants during the conflict. This was the narrow gauge light railways' finest hour. Please note that this event is…
Find out more »AVLR: Teddy Bear’s Outing
Kids ride free if they bring their Teddy. Steam Trains will be running. Normal fares 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 »AVLR: Classic Cars and Steam Day
As well as running Steam Trains the Apedale Valley Light Railway will host a selection of classic cars. 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: Diesel Delights
An opportunity for visitors to see the Apedale Valley Light Railway's huge collection of internal-combustion locos in use, including a rare chance to ride behind some of these veterans. 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: Halloween Spooky Specials
Halloween Trains – from 4pm to 7pm Saturday 27th October & Sunday 28th October. Normal fares apply Less scary trains run from 1130 on each day. Don’t be afraid – Be Petrified! 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: World War One Armistice Centenary
Armistice weekend. We honor those who sacrificed so much for us. Watch for full details. 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: Santa Specials – First Weekend
Santa will be making his annual visit to Apedale once again. This is a very popular event so early booking is essential, an online booking system will be made available closer to the time on www.avlr.org.uk. Special Fares Apply, which include a quality present for the kids, and a cuppa for the adults! 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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