The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
Station Road
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2YS
Tel: +44 01388 526203
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Guide Prices
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult single | £5.50 per ticket type |
Child single | £2.75 per ticket type |
Children 4 and under | Free |
Family (2+3) return | £26.00 per ticket type |
Senior single | £4.50 per ticket type |
Return Tickets: Adults £9, Child £5, Senior £7; Full Line Day Rover Tickets: Adults £14, Child £8, Senior £11, Family £34
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- Excellent266
- Very Good115
- Average46
- Poor40
- Terrible90
Recent Reviews:
- worzel1956County Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesChristmas afternoon tea train.Wednesday, 13th December 2023We had a fantastic afternoon on the Christmas afternoon tea train. Greeted with glass of bubbly then endless tea and coffee to accompany our lovely afternoon tea. Lovely ride up to Wolsingham... Read full review
- sarah RDurham, United KingdomAmazing.Saturday, 30th December 2023I write the review from the bottom of our hearts. Lived in the dale for years. Not once have we hopped on board the stanhope railway. Until we came together over a Christmas globe. Meeting the... Read full review
- BernieH129Stockton-on-Tees, United KingdomSentinel driver experienceWednesday, 28th February 2024Spent two hours on the Sentinel shunter learning how to drive it. The two instructors were great, nothing was too much trouble for them. Everything was explained in detail. It was the best birthday... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking - Free parking at all 3 stations, but limited parking at Frosterley.
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - dogs accepted on trains
Access Information
Opening Times
2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Check website for opening times.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A68. Leave the A68 at Harperley roundabout, jct with the A689 Crook-Wolsingham road, by travelling west along the A689 and park at Wolsingham Station (4 miles) or Stanhope Station (10 miles) to catch a train.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest main line station is Darlington Bank Top Station, with connections via Darlington North Road Station, along the Bishop Auckland branch line to Bishop Auckland Station, the eventual eastern terminus of the Weardale Railway. Weardale Motors service 101 from Bishop Auckland bus station to Wolsingham or Stanhope.