Event
3rd April 2026 - 6th April 2026
Easter Activity Weekend at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Over the long Easter weekend- we have lined up an exciting range of events and activities for all age groups.
About
3rd April 2026 - 6th April 2026
GOOD FRIDAY
On Friday, it’s steam services all day and we will be serving a range of drinks and snack from our take-away kiosk and from our licensed Apollo bar, which also stocks a range of wines and beers, along with soft drinks and coffee.
SATUDAY 4 APRIL
Along with our steam services, which will be running all day, our Duffield Shopper Special will also be operating to bring people from Duffield (departing 8.20am) to Wirksworth where they can visit the popular Wirksworth Farmers Market (which operates the first Saturday of the month).
EASTER SUNDAY
On Easter Sunday we will be running steam services all day and we will be serving a range of drinks and snack from our take-away kiosk and from our licensed Apollo bar, which also stocks a range of wines and beers, along with soft drinks and coffee.
EASTER MONDAY
For Easter Monday we have lined up our Family Fun Day, which will take place in addition to our steam services, which will include:
- Easter Bunny (appearances throughout the day from 10am to 4pm)
- Easter Egg Hunt (included with the ticket price, with a prize for every child)
- Face Painting (extra charges apply)
- Children’s Play Zone (with activities for all ages)
- Stream Train Rides (normal adult fares apply; U15s travel free & get a free goodie bag
We will also be running services to our Ravenstor station, which is included in the ticket price. You can also just buy tickets for the journey to and from Ravenstor for £5 (adult) £2.50 (child).
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