TANFIELD RAILWAY TRAIN RIDES & EXPERIENCES

Join us for an unforgettable journey on a heritage steam train with unique Victorian carriages and lovingly restored locomotives. Enjoy a 6 mile round trip through beautiful rolling countryside and a spectacular wooded valley.

Join us for our Freight Train Days on 30th March, 27th April, 29th June and 28th September 2025, for a unique opportunity to witness the operation of our demonstration freight train alongside our vintage passenger services.

Join us for a fun-filled Easter weekend at Tanfield Railway’s Easter Eggstravaganza, taking place on 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st April 2025! As part of our Tanfield300 celebrations, this event combines the magic of steam train rides with Easter-themed activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Join us at Tanfield Railway this May for the Great North Festival of Railways, a highlight of our Tanfield300 celebrations! Taking place every weekend throughout May 2025, this festival promises a unique experience for rail enthusiasts, history lovers, and families alike.

Join us on 20th, 21st & 22nd June for our iconic Legends of Industry Gala, one of the premier industrial railway events in the calendar and a highlight of our Tanfield300 celebrations!

Join us this September for our Diesel Pioneers Gala, a standout event in our Tanfield300 celebrations! Taking place on the 20th and 21st of September 2025, this gala is a tribute to the industrial diesel locomotives that played a vital role in Britain’s railway heritage.

Join us for the Gan’ Canny Gala on 18th & 19th October, the perfect send-off to Tanfield Railway’s main operating season and the conclusion of our Tanfield300 celebrations. Taking place this autumn, the event is a heartfelt nod to the famous North East phrase “Gan canny, man”, bidding farewell with a celebration of the region’s rich industrial heritage.

Step aboard the Tanfield Railway’s famous North Pole Express for a steam train journey to the North Pole! Visit Father Christmas in his fireside Grotto and receive a special gift, meet the North Pole Express ticket conductor and elves, and enjoy festive refreshments and activities. Prebooking required.