What’s Happening?
This exciting community engagement event invites you to experience the very heart of Tanfield’s industrial story, be part of this monumental occasion as we launch our 300th Birthday year with 300 complimentary tickets to travel on the World’s Oldest Railway. Tanfield has long been a beacon of industrial progress, innovation, and resilience. With this event, we’re bringing the community together to reflect on our history, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to a bright future built on the foundations of our past.
What’s on?
-Travel on the worlds oldest railway in Victorian carriages to experience train travel from a bygone era.
-Watch our Demonstration Freight train trundle by as we recreate sights and sounds once common all across the local area.
-Children enjoy complimentary Tanfield 300 stickers and flags
-In Marley Hill Yard, step aboard one of our industrial locomotives for footplate access, let one of our knowledgeable volunteers explain how these marvels of engineering work.
-Andrews House Station will be open selling a selection of light refreshments.
Train times
Tickets are valid for 1 round trip only. Experience times: 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.25pm. Tickets are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Important Information
Tanfield Railway is a charitable trust dedicated to preserving North East England’s industrial railway heritage for future generations. All proceeds from your train rides and on-site purchases contribute to the ongoing preservation and development of Tanfield, the world’s oldest railway.
Ticket Allocation Information
After allocated tickets are sold, we are thrilled to announce limited tickets will be available at a discounted rate. This event is a pre-booked event, no tickets will be available to purchase on the day. Complimentary tickets are limited to a max of 6 persons per booking. Tickets are non transferable and must be exchanged upon arrival for a ticket for travel. Tickets are valid for ONE round trip only on your allocated train. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis.