Mothers Day Special
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a journey full of charm, elegance, and the timeless romance of steam travel.
Treat your mum, grandmother, or someone special to a truly memorable day on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
Step aboard and begin your experience with a glass of Prosecco or fresh orange juice, accompanied by a delightful selection of canapés. Sit back and relax as our steam train carries you on a scenic round trip through the beautiful Worth Valley.
After your journey, enjoy a freshly prepared two-course lunch served in the characterful Old Parcels Office, the perfect setting to continue your celebration.
Your ticket also includes a Day Rover, giving you unlimited travel along the railway for the rest of the day, so you can explore stations, soak up the atmosphere, and make even more memories together.
A thoughtful, elegant, and unforgettable way to spend Mother’s Day.
DATES
Saturday 14th March
Sunday 15th March
£45.00 per adult | £27.50 per child
Price includes:
A Day Rover for unlimited travel on the day
A two-course meal at The Old Parcels Office
A round trip with canapés
Your table at The Old Parcels Office is reserved for one hour for your two-course meal.
ON THE MENU
STARTER
Settle in with a glass of Prosecco or fresh orange juice, served alongside a tasty selection of canapés to enjoy on board.
MAIN COURSE
Pan-Roasted Lamb Rump (GF)
Tender lamb with crushed peas and mint, dauphinoise potatoes, seasonal roots, and a rich red wine jus.
Roast Pork (GF)
Succulent roast pork finished with a cider & apple glaze, served with fondant potato and buttered seasonal vegetables.
Wild Mushroom & Asparagus Risotto (V, GF)
Creamy Arborio rice with wild mushrooms, tender asparagus, and a fresh, zesty gremolata.
DESSERT
Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)
Rich, indulgent, and served with a tangy raspberry coulis.
Lemon Torte with Shortbread Crumb (GF)
Smooth lemon cream topped with a buttery gluten-free shortbread crumb.
Rhubarb & Ginger Crumble (VE, GF)
A comforting British classic, baked until golden and served with mixed berry compote and oaty custard.
We are unable to offer any dietary options other than those listed; we cannot accommodate any other food intolerances.
EVENT INFORMATION
Join us for a memorable experience at £45.00 per adult, which includes a return trip with Prosecco and canapés, plus a delicious two-course meal at The Old Parcels Office. Children can enjoy the experience for £27.50.
Your ticket includes a Day Rover for the day of your booking, so you’re free to hop on and off and spend the day enjoying the railway.
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
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Due to the age and nature of our heritage carriages, there isn’t a safe space for dogs on the train while food and drink are being served. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate dogs on the Mother’s Day Special.
Accessibility dogs are welcome onboard. Once you have booked, please get in touch with our team so we can arrange the most suitable space to ensure your assistance dog is comfortable and well accommodated.
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 range of visitors and welcomes everyone, regardless of age, gender, or impairment, whether physical, intellectual, or sensory. The KWVR strives to provide access for people of all ages, including those with 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.
The On Train portion of the Mother’s Day isn’t Accessible due to the narrow doors and the heritage carriage’s configuration as a British Railways Restaurant Car. The Old Parcels Office is accessible, with ramps from the Platform at Keighley and a small step into the pub.