Diesel & Ale Day
Real Ale & Heritage Diesel Days!
If you love diesel locomotives and ale, this is the perfect event for you.
On various dates, we will be running a diesel locomotive-hauled service throughout the day, featuring either our Class 37 or Class 14, when we will serve you the finest cask ales from our on-train bar as you travel through the Bronte countryside.
There is also a steam train running, see the timetable.
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This will be confirmed close to the 2025 dates.
LOCOMOTIVES
D9520 BR Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’
D9520 was completed at Swindon Works on 11th November 1964 and initially allocated to Cardiff Canton. In January 1967, it was transferred to Hull with
other members of the Class for work in the North East Region but was withdrawn from BR service there in April 1968.
Purchased by Stewart& Lloyds Minerals Ltd. the loco arrived, in company with D9523 at Glendon Quarries near Kettering on 16th December 1968, where it became No. 24 (Plant No. 8311/24) and was used to haul wagons of ironstone from the quarries to the exchange sidings, from where BR then hauled the trains to Corby Iron and Steel Works.
37075 BR Class 37 Diesel Electric
Introduced in 1959, the Class 37 (English Electric Type 3) has outlasted almost all the other classes of mainline locomotives introduced as part of the BR modernisation plan of 1955.
During its ‘national service’ life, 37 075 was allocated to nine different locations but as some were visited on more than one occasion, the total number of moves was 13. And that nomadic life continued into preservation, with Haworth being its fifth location.
Arriving on the KWVR in 2012, 37 075 was purchased by a consortium of KWVR volunteers and moved it to Haworth. The largest Diesel Locomotive on the railway also found on fame on the small screen, masquerading as Class 40 D326, in BBC drama ‘The Great Train Robbery’.
EVENT INFORMATION
Regular fares are available, with full-line return on sale on the day at any booking office, along with single and return fares. Membership and Resident Railcard discounts are valid and usable on the day.
| TICKET | ON THE DAY | ONLINE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £23.00 | £20.70 |
| Child (5-15) | £11.50 | £10.35 |
| Child under 5 | FREE | FREE |
| Family Offers | ||
| One Adult & One Child | £28.75 | £25.85 |
| Two Adults & Three Children | £57.50 | £51.75 |
| Local Resident Card Holder & Members | £11.50 | N/A |
If you live in Postcode areas BD20, BD21, or BD22, you can take advantage of special reduced fares by having a Residents Railcard. The website has more information about how to apply.
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| Oxenhope | d | – |
1000 |
1050 |
1140 |
1230 |
1335 |
1425 |
1515 |
1600 |
1645 |
| Haworth | d | 0916 |
1006 |
1056 |
1146 |
1236 |
1341 |
1431 |
1521 |
1606 |
1651 |
| Oakworth | d | 0919 |
1009 |
1059 |
1149 |
1239 |
1344 |
1434 |
1524 |
1609 |
1654 |
| Damems | d | 0923x |
1013x |
1103x |
1153x |
1243x |
1348x |
1438x |
1528x |
1613x |
1658x |
Ingrow West |
d | 0926 |
1016 |
1106 |
1156 |
1246 |
1351 |
1441 |
1531 |
1616 |
1701 |
Keighley |
a | 0935 |
1025 |
1115 |
1205 |
1255 |
1400 |
1450 |
1540 |
1625 |
1710 |
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| Keighley |
d | 1000 |
1050 |
1140 |
1230 |
1335 |
1425 |
1515 |
1600 |
1645 |
1730 |
| Ingrow West |
d | 1006 |
1050 |
1146 |
1236 |
1341 |
1431 |
1521 |
1606 |
1651 |
1736 |
| Damems | d | 1010x |
1100x |
1150x |
1240x |
1345x |
1435x |
1525x |
1610x |
1655x |
1740x |
| Oakworth | d | 1016 |
1105 |
1155 |
1245 |
1350 |
1440 |
1530 |
1615 |
1700 |
1745 |
| Haworth | d | 1020 |
1110 |
1200 |
1250 |
1355 |
1445 |
1535 |
1620 |
1705 |
1750 |
| Oxenhope | a | 1025 |
1115 |
1205 |
1255 |
1400 |
1450 |
1540 |
1625 |
1710 |
1755 |
These are the perfect spots to stop along the railway for a bite to eat, a brew, or a pint.
The Old Parcels Office, overlooking the tracks of Keighley Station from the bridge, its the railway’s recently refurbished venue for great food and drink in the centre of Keighley.
Our days start with hearty breakfasts and freshly ground coffee, and from lunchtime, you can enjoy a wider selection of dishes prepared with local ingredients to suit every appetite.
Take time out between trains and enjoy a proper Yorkshire brew with Taylors of Harrogate and Yorkshire Teas, or take something a bit stronger, like one of our house cocktails made with the best spirits and liqueurs. Families can relax as kids are well catered for with their menu packed with favourites, healthy and tasty.
The Old Parcels Office serves meals all day accompanied by hand-pulled real ale, a choice of real bottled beers, quality lagers, and ciders that will quench your thirst and keep you fuelled up to visit the railway’s museums and historic stations.
A traditional pub with a warm welcome, a perfect space for meetings or celebrations.
OPENING TIMES
| WED | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| THUR | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| FRI | 09.00 – 22.00 |
| SAT | 09.00 – 22.00 |
| SUN | 09.00 – 17.00 |
The Old Parcels Office will also be open on days when trains run.. Check the timetable to find out the running days.
In 1982 the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway invested in an atmospheric tearoom. You can now enjoy lunch and refreshment breaks throughout the day seated in a railway carriage that used to speed along Britain’s mainline railway network. Besides top-quality tea, coffee, and other soft drinks, the tearoom offers sandwiches, pies, cakes and biscuits!
OPENING TIMES
9.30 am until 4.30 pm
The Buffet Car will be open on days when trains run, every weekend all year and during holidays. Have a look at the timetable to find out the running days.
Sit a while and enjoy a nice cup of tea outside the historic station’s Tea Hut and explore the Goods Yard or the trains passing through the station. Enjoy the spirit of a true country station and the open spaces of the Worth Valley as well as top-quality teas, snacks & confectionary.
OPENING TIMES
10.00 am until 4.30 pm
The Tea Hut is opening on running days between March & September.
If you don’t have time to visit the Old Parcels Office, the Buffet is also open whenever passenger trains run. Positioned on the platform, the buffet is an old W. H. Smith bookstall; you can buy hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches and sweets.
Directly alongside the Buffet is a gift shop, selling books, souvenirs and lots of little gifts.
OPENING TIMES
9.30 am until 4.30 pm
The Buffet will be open on days when trains run, every weekend all year and during holidays. Have a look at the timetable to find out the running days.
The Keighley & Worth Valley is unique because most of our trains convey a real-ale buffet car, serving real-ale from traditional hand pumps. The buffet car also serves tea, coffee and a wide selection of soft drinks & snacks – but it’s the real-ale that is the real treat for our passengers.
But how does a traditional beer barrel with sediment remain drinkable on a moving train? The beer is drawn from the cask before the journey into a specially made drum on the train, ensuring a perfect pint throughout the day. The Railway uses local breweries, and on selected weekends, there can be up to three real-ales on board – we usually try to have two at least!
OPENING TIMES
You can check on the timetable to see when the On-Train bar is conveyed by looking for the coffee cup symbol in the notes section.
Members & Local Resident Car holders can enjoy a discount on it too.
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is around 40 minutes from Leeds and 25 minutes from Bradford, and five of the six stations along the line have parking.
| STATION | ADDRESS | PARKING |
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| Keighley Station | Station Bridge, Keighley. BD21 4HP | Limited free parking |
| Ingrow West Station | South Street, Ingrow, Keighley. BD21 5AX | Large free parking |
| Damems Station | Damems Lane, Damems, Keighley BD22 7AR | No Access |
| Oakworth Station | Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley. BD22 0DZ | Small free uneven car park |
| Haworth Station | Station Road, Haworth, Keighley. BD22 8NJ | Large pay & display parking |
| Oxenhope Station | Station Road, Oxenhope, Keighley. BD22 9LB | Large free parking & overflow |
On the Bus
Transdev Keighley Bus Company buses serve Keighley, Skipton, Ilkley, Bradford, Leeds and surrounding areas click here for times of these services and all services through Haworth and the Worth Valley.
Shortlisted for the accolade of “Britain’s Most Scenic Bus Route”, Transdev service B3 provides a link from Hebden Bridge Station on the line from West Yorkshire via the Calder Valley route to Manchester Victoria. The service operates hourly from Hebden Bridge to Oxenhope, Haworth and Keighley, click here for times.
By Train
Keighley station is on the National Rail network. There are fast electric trains to Leeds & Bradford Forster Square every 30 minutes Monday – Saturday with an hourly service on Sundays. In Addition, Keighley is also served by long-distance trains between Leeds, Lancaster, Morecambe and, Carlisle & London Kings Cross.
Northern operates local rail services through Keighley. For train times and fares from your local station to Keighley, visit National Rail Enquiries.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on our regular timetabled trains, provided they do not disturb or inconvenience other passengers. Please note that dogs are not permitted on carriage seats.
All dogs travel free of charge.
You can learn more about our four-legged friends by visiting the railway on our Dog Policy Page.
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway attracts a wide variety of visitors and welcomes all in society irrespective of age, gender, or any impairment, whether physical, intellectual, or sensory. The KWVR strives to provide access for people of all ages with various mobility or other special needs wherever possible.
We are committed to making everyone’s visit to the railway as enjoyable as possible.
You can find out more about it in the Accessibility Section of the website.