Sunday 10 April 2022 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamCome and join us for our first open day of the 2022 season. Look out for spring flowers whilst you ride the train, then treat yourself to a delicious hot drink from the Barista Sisters' coffee wagon. No need to book, just come along and pay on the gate.
Sunday 15 May 2022 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamCome and join us for our May open day - ride the train and treat yourself to a delicious hot drink from the Barista Sisters' coffee wagon. No need to book, just come along and pay on the gate. We'll be running with our regular Rio Grande diesel loco, the Read more…
Sunday 19 June 2022 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamCome and join us for our June open day - ride the train and treat yourself to a delicious hot drink from the Barista Sisters' coffee wagon. If the weather's nice, why not bring a picnic and stay a bit longer? Don't forget your picnic blanket or folding table and Read more…
Sunday 17 July 2022 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamWhat could be better than spending a summer Sunday afternoon at the railway? Come and join us for our July open day - ride the train, bring a picnic lunch (and your folding chairs / picnic blanket) and treat yourself to a delicious hot or cold drink from the Barista Read more…
Sunday 7 August 2022 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamCome and join us for our August open day. No need to book, just come along and pay on the gate. Why not bring a picnic and a flask of tea (don't forget your folding chairs or picnic blanket) and make an afternoon of it? Ride the train as much Read more…
Sunday 11 September 2022 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamCome and join us for our last public running day of the season - ride the train and treat yourself to a delicious hot drink from the Barista Sisters' coffee wagon. No need to book, just come along and pay on the gate. We may be joined by some vintage Read more…
Heritage Open Day – behind the scenes at Thorpe Light Railway
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamAs part of the national Heritage Open Days Festival, we will be open on Saturday 17 September. Come along and find out about the history of the railway and the work the volunteers have been doing to restore and maintain it. We'll be running short rail tours (leaving approx 1pm, Read more…
We’re now closed for winter maintenance, hope to see you in 2023!
Thank you very much to everyone who visited and supported us this year - we hope you enjoyed riding on our little railway! Our 2022 running season has now finished, and we are closed for winter maintenance. We'll be reopening in spring 2023, and hope to see you then. 2023 Read more…
Sunday 16 April 2023 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamOur first open day of 2023, come and join us! Entry fee is £3 per person (under 5s and members free) and gives you unlimited rides, subject to space on the train. Why not bring a picnic and stay for the afternoon?
Sunday 21 May 2023 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Thorpe Light Railway, Co. DurhamEntry fee is £3 per person (under 5s and members free) and gives you unlimited rides, subject to space on the train. Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon at Teesdale's friendly miniature railway. Refreshments will be available to purchase from The Really Awesome Coffee wagon.