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| February 19 | Visiting railtour from King's Cross |
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12 coach rake will be topped and tailed by class 67 diesel locos. The scheduled timings are: arrive Stanhope 15.15 and depart Stanhope 15.40 |
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| February 27 | Visiting railtour from Crewe |
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12 coach rake will be topped by a pair of class 37s and tailed by a
class 47. The scheduled timings are: arrive Stanhope 13.16 and depart Stanhope 13.50 |
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| March 14 | Mother's Day | A special treat for Mum - bring her along and treat her to a delicious cream tea on the train .... homemade cakes, sandwiches and cream scones served at your table .... "first class" .... and children, visit the waiting room and make Mum a special card for her special day. |  |
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| April 2 - 5
April 4 |
Easter Weekend
Classic Car Rally |
Easter Bunny Hunt each day.
Cream Teas served on the train. A display of classic vehicles arriving at Stanhope Station from noon. |
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| May 30 | Teddy Bears Picnic | Children bring your teddy along for a free ride on the
train. Enjoy music and children's entertainment at Stanhope Station.
Specially prepared picnic bags for sale on the train or bring your own.
(Bring your own rugs). Heritage coaches and class 73 diesel in use on some runs. Special timetable here. |
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| June 20 | Father's Day & Big Boys' Toys |
Bring Dad along and view the commercial vehicles on
display at the stations. Special timetable here. |
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| July 11 | Classic Car Rally | Meet the "motor-stars" of film and TV .... of
Life on Mars, Heartbeat and The Royal. Special timetable here. |
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| August 12 | Tourism Information & Exchange Day | An "on-board"
Stanhope-Bishop Auckland-Stanhope event for tourist attractions and
accommodation providers to meet, exchange leaflets, etc while
experiencing the newly opened community rail service.
Full information & Booking Form
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| August 15 | Morris Minor Rally & Charity Day |
The Morris Minor was 60 years old in 2008. Come and see
the many and varied examples of this classic vehicle. Local charity
stalls and displays. Special timetable here. |
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| September 18/19 | War on the Line
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Our annual return to the 1940's. Military vehicles,
dioramas, re-enactments and 1040's Dance. Visitors encouraged to wear
period costume. Go to War Page |
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| October 30 | Weird-Rail Ghost Train: Spooks on the Line! |
Bishop Auckland to Stanhope,
leaves 17:05. Stanhope to Bishop Auckland, leaves 19:00. Children's Halloween activities at Stanhope Station from 2pm. |
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| Nov 27 - Dec 24 |
Santa Specials
Bookings now |
Enjoy the seasonal festivities. Join one of our special
trains at Wolsingham to take a magical journey to visit Santa in his
grotto. Entertainment and seasonal fayre. Pre-booking essential. School groups welcome. Go to Santa Specials |
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| Dec 26 - Jan 3 |
Mince Pie Specials | Enjoy a scenic train ride in the company of our superb seasonal pies! | |||
Please Note: Revised timetables and fares apply to some special events.
For further details please telephone Stanhope Station 01388-526203 nearer the event.
