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Durham Days Out with the Kids: 12 Amazing Outdoor Adventures
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
- Excellent277
- Very Good117
- Average46
- Poor40
- Terrible92
Recent Reviews:
- rachaelw125York, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWell worth a trip on this railway. A rover ticket is good value.
Wednesday, 30th July 2025We had a great day our on The Weardale Heritage Railway. We enjoyed seeing the countryside from the train and loved visiting Stanhope. We walked up to the quarry and got great views. The Durham... Read full review - profjoypcAlnwick, United KingdomVery efficient pleasant train journeyFriday, 1st August 2025We really enjoyed our ride on the train from Bishop Aukland to Stanhope and return. Everything about the train journey was very efficient and the staff on the train were very friendly and welcoming... Read full review
- Jonathan GLondon, United KingdomA pleasant trundle
Sunday, 10th August 2025A gentle trundle up Weardale, through pleasant countryside along a line forming part of the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway. A few fellow visitors seems surprised they were not on a... 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.
