Vintage Trains
Vintage Trains through the summer!
Step back in time and travel the old-fashioned way. Join us for a special series of weekends where some of our most historic and rarely seen carriages return to service, offering a true taste of heritage rail travel.
On successive weekends, Vintage Trains will operate using a carefully chosen selection from our collection of historic coaches, many of which date back to Victorian times and rarely see public use. These beautifully restored carriages form part of the Railway’s museum collection and include vehicles cared for by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Trust (L&YRT) and the Vintage Carriages Trust (VCT).
All services will be steam hauled, filling the Worth Valley with the unmistakable sights, sounds and smells of a working steam railway. To complete the atmosphere, traditional brass bands will perform at selected stations, adding a cheerful, nostalgic soundtrack to your day out.
Look out for further details, including locomotive allocations, rolling stock in use and attending brass bands, as we get closer to the event dates.
Dates
6th & 7th June
13th & 14th June
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 | £24.00 | £21.60 |
| Child (5-15) | £12.00 | £10.80 |
| Child under 5 | FREE | FREE |
| Family Offers | ||
| One Adult & One Child | £30.00 | £27.00 |
| Two Adults & Three Children | £60.00 | £54.00 |
| Resident Railcard & Members | £12.00 | 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.
These are the perfect spots to stop along the railway for a bite to eat, a brew, or a pint.
The Old Parcels Office at Keighley Station is a beautifully restored historic railway venue dating back to 1884, now serving as a vibrant café, bar and restaurant perched above the platforms.
With its unique blend of old-world charm and modern comfort, it’s a welcoming spot for freshly brewed coffee and hearty breakfasts, relaxed lunches featuring traditional favourites like steak & ale pie, and atmospheric evenings with hand-pulled real ales, craft drinks and Yorkshire-brewed delights
The Old Parcels Office will also be open on days when trains run.. Checkthe timetable to find out the running days.
HALF-TERM
OPENING TIMES
| MON | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| TUE | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| WED | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| THUR | 09.00 – 17.00 |
| FRI | 09.00 – 19.00 |
| SAT | 09.00 – 19.00 |
| SUN | 09.00 – 17.00 |
The Tea Room at Oxenhope is perfectly situated alongside the platform, offering a charming place to pause and unwind.
Enjoy lunch and refreshment breaks throughout the day while seated inside a restored railway carriage that once sped along Britain’s mainline network. Choose from plenty of brews including Yorkshire Tea and barista-made coffee, along with hot sandwiches, cakes, sweets and treats, plus daily specials such as soup and pizza.
It’s the perfect spot to relax and watch the world go by.
OPENING TIMES
opens 9.30 am
until the last train departs for Keighley
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.
One of the things that makes the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway extra special is that most of our trains include a real-ale buffet car, complete with traditional hand pumps serving proper cask ale.
The buffet car also offers tea, coffee, soft drinks and a selection of snacks – but for many passengers, enjoying a good pint while watching the Worth Valley roll by is the real treat.
Ever wondered how real ale can be served on a moving train? Traditional cask beer contains natural sediment, so before each journey the beer is drawn from the cask into specially made containers on the train. This keeps it in top condition, ensuring a great pint every time.
We try to source our beers from local breweries, and on selected weekends you may find up to three different real ales available on board – though we usually have at least two to choose from.
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 delicate nature of the vintage carriages used on Vintage Train services, dogs are not able to travel in some carriages.
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 very nature of the vintage carriages fleet is that the coaches come from an age where access for disabled passengers was not a priority. Therefore, as the vehicles are restored to their original condition, those wishing to travel onboard our vintage train and have a disability may have difficulty boarding it.
In addition, those disabled passengers with wheelchairs or motorised ‘buggies’ should be aware that the nature of the coaches means there is nowhere to store either wheelchairs or ‘buggies’ on the train, except in the guard’s van. Please speak to a station staff member who may be able to assist.
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 vintage coaches that make up the Vintage Train were built-in an age when children’s pushchairs and buggies were a thing of the future and, as the vehicles that make up the train are restored to their original condition, there is no provision, except in the guard’s van, on the train to store them whilst you enjoy your journey back in time. Please speak to a station staff member who may be able to assist.