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Full Steam Ahead: Discover Free, Family Fun at Locomotion in Shildon
The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
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Stanhope Station
Station Road
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2YS
Station Road
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2YS
Tel: +44 01388 526203
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 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
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent274
- Very Good116
- Average46
- Poor40
- Terrible92
Recent Reviews:
- Gerald BNorwich, United KingdomWorth the effort.
Thursday, 15th May 2025We wanted to travel the whole line, so visited on a Green Service day. Pleasingly the Bishop Auckland trains now connect nicely with the national network trains there, but not wanting the long time... Read full review - therichastillStevenage, United KingdomPicturesque Line
Monday, 2nd June 2025I travelled to the Weardale Railway on the Uk Railtours charter train and it was a very enjoyable journey along the line. We had the luxury of travelling on an Inter City 125 to the line and passed... Read full review - Frank SCatterick, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelDriver Experience on the Wesrdale RailwayTuesday, 3rd June 2025Had a gift voucher for the driver experience. Given a warm welcome by Kevin and Malcolm.it was fascinating to learn all that it takes to drive a train and then put it into practice. 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
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
|---|
* 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.
Highlights...
Stanhope, StanhopeStanhope - the green and tranquil market town at the heart of the Durham Dales and hub for outdoor activities.
The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project, StanhopeAll aboard for a unique experience on the beautiful Weardale Railway, taking in the outstanding natural beauty and industrial heritage of Weardale.
