Mid-Week Steam
Enjoy a Steam Train Journey throughout the Summer with regular services on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Experience the Golden Age of Travel passenger services featuring a delightful steam engine along the Worth Valley Branchline. Bring the whole family, including your furry friend, and embark on an adventure through the picturesque Worth Valley and beyond.
SENIOR DAY ROVER DISCOUNT
£17.80
20% discount on standard day rover, available online or on the day. Proof of age may be required
You can turn up on the day and purchase your tickets (or pre-book day rovers online).
DATES
25th September
At the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, there’s something for everyone to enjoy: rain or shine.
- Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a traditional steam railway.
- Embark on a scenic journey along our five-mile heritage railway track.
- Explore six charming stations, each with its own unique character.
- Discover a treasure trove of vintage coaches and historic engines at our Exhibition Shed.
- Step back in time at the Carriage Works Museum, home to an impressive collection of restored railway carriages.
- Visit the Engine Shed to see fascinating exhibits and memorabilia showcasing the rich history of railways.
- Take home a piece of nostalgia from our gift shops located at Haworth and Oxenhope.
- Indulge in refreshments aboard our train buffet car, offering a selection of real ale, drinks, snacks, and confectionery.
Come & take the train, the perfect break away!
PLACES TO VISIT
THE OLD PARCELS OFFICE
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.
Open every RUNNING DAY, from 09.00 until 17.00 and 22.00 on Friday & Saturday.
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.
VINTAGE CARRIAGES TRUST
The Carriage Works holds the Trust’s collection of nine historic railway carriages, three small industrial steam locomotives, a 1950s diesel railbus and a group of railway posters and other miscellaneous railway items.
The Museum of Rail Travel is part of Rail Story at Ingrow West and is open every day except Christmas Day. There is a small charge for entry to the museum, but it is free to passengers on the railway who hold a Day Rover ticket.
OXENHOPE TEA ROOM
Back in 1982, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway introduced a charming tearoom, adding to the railway’s ambience. Step into a piece of history as you dine in a beautifully restored railway carriage that once traversed Britain’s mainline railway network. Indulge in a variety of refreshments including premium tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Treat yourself to a selection of sandwiches, pies, cakes, and biscuits, all served with a touch of nostalgia.
THE EXHIBITION SHED
While locomotives are waiting for their place in the restoration queue, they are kept in our Exhibition Shed so that you can get a close-up view of these engineering marvels. Access to the Exhibition Shed is free of charge and is an excellent experience for all families.
BAHAMAS LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY
Explore the Engine Shed, an accredited museum showcasing an array of displays and artefacts from the era of steam. Follow a designated route through the museum, guiding you through captivating exhibits and memorabilia, offering a glimpse into the bygone days of railways. Delve into the rich history of railroads, steam locomotives, and the individuals integral to their construction, operation, and maintenance. Browse numerous display cabinets at your leisure, allowing you to understand the past.
EVENT INFORMATION
The Mid-Week Steam Service will work to the Pink Timetable and take 4 round trips along the Worth Valley.
| Notes: |  |
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| Oxenhope | d | 1000 |
1140 |
1335 |
1515 |
| Haworth | d | 1006 |
1146 |
1341 |
1521 |
| Oakworth | d | 1009 |
1149 |
1344 |
1524 |
| Damems | d | 1013x |
1153x |
1348x |
1528x |
Ingrow West |
d | 1016 |
1156 |
1351 |
1531 |
Keighley |
a | 1025 |
1205 |
1400 |
1540 |
| Notes: | |
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| Keighley |
d | 1050 |
1230 |
1425 |
1600 |
| Ingrow West |
d | 1056 |
1236 |
1431 |
1606 |
| Damems | d | 1100x |
1240x |
1435x |
1610x |
| Oakworth | d | 1105 |
1245 |
1440 |
1615 |
| Haworth | d | 1110 |
1250 |
1445 |
1620 |
| Oxenhope | a | 1115 |
1255 |
1450 |
1625 |
Key:
| a | Arrival Time |
| d | Departure Time |
| x | Request Stop. To board a train, inform the station staff. To alight from a train, inform the Train Guard before the train leaves the previous station. |
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Connections with National Rail services to Leeds, Bradford, Skipton & beyond |
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Alight at Ingrow for “Rail Story” museums & exhibitions. |
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Real Ale Bar Car conveyed on this train serving teas, coffees, soft drinks, real ale, wine and spirits. A selection of snacks and confectionary is available too. |
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Steam Train |
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Diesel Train |
SENIOR DAY ROVER DISCOUNT
£17.80
20% discount on standard day rover, available online or on the day. Proof of age may be required
DAY ROVER TICKET
A Day Rover is perfect for exploring the Worth Valley. It offers unlimited travel for the whole day on all trains running. A Day Rover also includes free entry to the award-winning ‘Carriage Works’ and ‘Engine Shed’ museums at Ingrow West Station.
| DAY ROVER TICKET | ON THE DAY | ONLINE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £22.00 | £19.80 |
| Adult (65+) | £17.80 | £17.80 |
| Child (5-15) | £11.00 | £9.90 |
| Child under 5 | FREE | FREE |
| One Adult & One Child | £27.50 | £24.75 |
| Two Adults & Three Children | £55.00 | £49.50 |
| Local Resident Card Holder & Members | £11.00 | N/A |
Full Line Return
The perfect way to enjoy a journey through the Worth Valley, with one full round trip of the line. These are available to only buy on the day from any booking office.
| TICKET | ON THE DAY |
|---|---|
| Adult | £15.00 |
| Children (5-15) | £7.50 |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Local Resident Card Holder & Members | £7.50 |
Normal fares operate with standard discounts for local resident cardholders and members. If you live in Postcode areas BD20, BD21 or BD22, you can take advantage of special reduced fares by having a Local Residents Railcard. Find out more information about how to apply on the website.
Car parks are available at five of the KWVR stations, and for the benefit of satellite navigation system users, the KWVR station addresses & postcodes are:
- KEIGHLEY – Station Closed – Regular Vintage Shuttle Bus between Keighley & Ingrow
- INGROW – Ingrow Railway Station, South Street, Ingrow, Keighley, BD21 5AX
- OAKWORTH – Oakworth Railway Station, Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 0DZ
- HAWORTH – The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 8NJ
- OXENHOPE – Oxenhope Railway Station, Station Road, Oxenhope, Keighley, BD22 9LB
You can find more information about getting the railway in the dedicated travel section.