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You are here > Home > Things to Do > Weddings > The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project

The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project

Stanhope Station
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Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2YS

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Train on the Weardale Railway line, fields, woodland

About

Weardale Railway Group Tours.

All aboard for a unique experience on the stunning Weardale Railway, taking in the outstanding natural beauty and industrial heritage of Weardale.

Group offers
Free Coach Parking
Coach driver complimentary hospitality
Meet and greet service
Expert talks and guides available

For more information please contact us:

weardalerailway@aucklandproject.org   Mob: 07729 765504

10% Discount for groups of 10 or more people using shared service trains

Private group tours for 20 or more people
Joint tours available with local attractions – linked by train and heritage buses
Catering Options

Our onsite station Cafe can provide a range of homemade refreshments, including breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, and a selection of cakes.
On board refreshments including packed lunches available on request.

We can cater for all pre ordered dietary requirements. Rated 5*food hygiene.

 

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3.8 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Gerald B
      Norwich, United Kingdom
      Worth the effort.
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 15th May 2025
      We 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
    • therichastill
      Stevenage, United Kingdom
      Picturesque Line
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 2nd June 2025
      I 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 S
      Catterick, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Driver Experience on the Wesrdale Railway
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
      Had 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
    Write a review
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    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Access Statement - There are disabled car parking spaces at Stanhope, Frosterley and Wolsingham stations. There are disabled toilet facilities at Stanhope Station. A ramp is available for wheelchair access to the train at all stations. Our staff are always happy to help.

    Catering

    • Free/Discounted Meals for Coach Driver
    • Groups: Packed Lunches Available
    • Groups: Refreshments Catered For - Our onsite station Cafe can provide a range of homemade refreshments, including breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, and a selection of cakes. On board refreshments including packed lunches available on request. We can cater for all pre ordered dietary requirements. Rated 5*food hygiene.

    Parking & Transport

    • Coach Parking Onsite - Free Coach Parking

    Provider Facilities

    • Groups: Meet and Greet Services

    Travel & Trade

    • Groups: Booking Essential
    • Groups: Discounts Available

    Opening Times

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeardaleRailwayHeritageServices/

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    Highlights...

    A train at The Weardale RailwayThe Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project, StanhopeTake a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, a National Landscape, and explore the historic market towns of Wolsingham and Stanhope.

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