Santa will be with us again in on December 14, 15, 21 & 22.  These trains are always extremely popular, and we strongly recommend that you book ahead to avoid disappointment. Bookings will be available from September 2024. Please note that this event is run by the Railway.  For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk

Blow away the post-Christmas stupor with a steam train ride. Trains 1130 – 4pm. Standard fares will be charged. Please note that this event is run by the Railway.  For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk

For the first AVLR event of the main 2025 season, welcome the Easter Bunny and the Easter Egg Hunt.  Easter Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Steam trains 11:30-4pm. Standard fares apply and no need to book - just turn up and ride. Can you spot the Easter Eggs down the railway? Prizes for kids who get […]

Drive-It Day is a national event when owners of classic road vehicles are encourage to get them out where they belong - on the road. At Apedale, we're delighted to offer a destination for these classic vehicles - we've got tea, toilets and steam trains - what could be better? Trains will be running from […]

Apedale will host a wide variety of preserved buses and other historic commercial vehicles. The railway will run steam trains from 1130 to 4pm, and standard fares will be charged.  We welcome entries from the owners of preserved buses and commercial vehicles. Entry forms may be found here (Word) and here (Pdf). One point - […]