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Planning your visit
Facilities and Accessibility
Visiting us with an infant or someone with limited mobility? Learn more about how we make everyone’s visit safe, enjoyable, and comfortable.
Churnet Valley Railway Itinerary: Winter Day Trip with Kids
Make Churnet Valley Railway part of a fun day’s exploration of the Midlands. Also includes plans for a half-day trip featuring Churnet Valley.
Churnet Valley Railway Itinerary: A Relaxing Midweek Day Out
Treat yourself and a loved one to a relaxing midweek day out discovering the Midlands. Features spa treatments, a delicious lunch on rails, and falcons!
Churnet Valley Railway Itinerary: Full Daytrip for Couples
Treat your significant other to a day jam-packed with nothing but highlights. Good food, beautiful sights, and lots to do!
History of the Railway
The Churnet Valley Line has been around since 1847. Learn more about what we’ve been up to since then and how we got to where we are today.