Gin & Cheese Train
Dates:
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Saturday 16th May
Saturday 10th October
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Times:
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Departure at 1300 (from Bishop Auckland West only)
Returning around 1600
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Price:
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Party of Two - £120.00
Party of Four - £240.00​
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Please note that tickets can only be booked in multiples of two or four seats. Please click on 'Book Tickets' to view availability.
Trains, Gin and Cheese - what's not to love!
Back by very popular demand our Gin & Cheese trains return for 2026! Join us for a relaxed and deliciously indulgent afternoon as we travel through the heart of Weardale.
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Locally handcrafted gin will be provided from WL Distillery based in Durham as well as artisan cheese produced by Teesdale Cheesemakers.
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The train departs Bishop Auckland at 1300. Enjoy the leisurely journey to Stanhope whilst tasting and learning about gin and cheese.​
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Whether it’s a unique date, a day out with friends, or a treat for someone special - this is a journey you won’t forget. Seats are limited and this event will sell out!
Rolling Stock:
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Our Gin & Cheese trains will be hauled using Class 31 locomotives and our Mk3 coaches.
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31465 & 31285 with private charter train at Etherley Viaduct (16th September 2023). Photo: John Dinsdale
