What's on at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway?
Looking for things to do in the Western Lake District? Here at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway we've got a wide selection of special events, offers and promotions for those that just can't get enough of the railway! Take a look at what's coming up below.
Christmas at The Ratty Arms
You can now book our Ratty Arms Christmas menu for the following dates: November 23rd, 24th, and 30th, as well as December 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, and from the 20th to the 23rd.
Book your table now by calling 01229 717676.
Teddy Mountain® Build your own bear Workshops
Join us for our Teddy Mountain® Build Your Own Bear Workshops, taking place at our Dalegarth for Boot station.
Workshops will take place downstairs at our Dalegarth Station, between 11am and 3pm on the 22nd and 29th of October. Please note charge applies.
Chris Vine 'Peter's Railway' Little Engineers' Day 30th - 31st October
Our Young Engineers will meet author Chris Vine at Ravenglass and experience a railway adventure ‘behind the scenes’. We will be visiting the steam engine running shed and our engineering workshop to piece together how a steam engine operates, taking turns to pull the levers in the signal box and enjoying a train trip up the sidings. In the early afternoon, we will be moving over to the museum for storytime about ‘The Ghost Train’. Afterwards, everyone can head up the line on an adventure of their own.
Halloween Week
Join us for spooktacular fun and children's themed activities in Halloween week. On the agenda are our Peter's Railway Little Engineers Days, taking place on the 30th and 31st of October, with Halloween storytelling. 'Build Your Own Bear' Teddy Mountain workshops will also be taking place on 22nd and 29th October at Dalegarth station.
As well as some devilishly good decorations adorning the railway’s stations and cafés, there will be a 'Witch Trail' where younger visitors can spot clues on the way up the line and claim a sweet treat for correctly completing the spooky word.
Double-header trains
Come and visit our railway to experience the autumn seasonal spectacle of ‘double-header trains’, featuring two heritage steam engines rather than the usual one! Double-headed trains run from Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November inclusive, subject to operational availability. Please see below for times and details:
- The 10.25 train will be double-headed as far as Irton Road. From Irton Road the train will continue with one locomotive.
- The 11.25 train and the 13.50 train will be double-headed all the way around the railway.
- The 12.50 train and the 15.10 train will be hauled by only one locomotive.
