Sunday 11 September 2022 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonCome 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 Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonAs 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 Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonOur 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 Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonEntry 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.
Sunday 18 June 2023 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonEntry 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.
Sunday 16 July 2023 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonEntry 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. Or why not treat yourself and buy something from Keith's Really Awesome Coffee van - he Read more…
Sunday 20 August 2023 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonEntry 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. Or why not treat yourself and buy something from Keith's Really Awesome Coffee van - he Read more…
Sunday 10 September 2023 Open Day
Thorpe Light Railway Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonLast chance for an afternoon of unlimited train rides in 2023! Entry fee is £3 per person (under 5s and members free) and gives you unlimited rides, subject to space on the train. We'll be joined by Keith with his Really Awesome Coffee van, so why not treat yourself to Read more…
Heritage Open Day – behind the scenes at Thorpe Light Railway
Thorpe Light Railway Whorlton Bridge,, Yorkshire, WhorltonCome and join a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about the history of this miniature railway, and the work of the Friends to restore and operate it. Travelling by train, you will be able to get out at locations where the train doesn't normally stop, to find out more about the Read more…