Weardale Railway
The railway operates a 7 day a week community service between Bishop Auckland and Stanhope and heritage service between Wolsingham and Stanhope. See web site for details.
Accessibility:
Opening Times
| 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010 |
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Road Directions
Nearest major road is A68. Leave the A68 at Harperley roundabout, jct with the A689 Crook-Wolsingham road, by travelling west along the A689 and park at Wolsingham Station (4 miles) or Stanhope Station (10 miles) to catch a train.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest main line station is Darlington Bank Top Station, with connections via Darlington North Road Station, along the Bishop Auckland branch line to Bishop Auckland Station, the eventual eastern terminus of the Weardale Railway. Weardale Motors service 101 from Bishop Auckland bus station to Wolsingham or Stanhope.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- On site parking - parking at all 3 stations, but limited at Frosterley
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Groups welcome
- Max group size - 40
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - It may be possible to arrange guides tours for specialist groups to the Depot, but only by prior arrangement
Attraction Facilities
- Education Groups Min
- Educational Groups Max - 30
Weardale Railway
Stanhope Station
Station Road
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2YS
Station Road
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2YS
Tel: +44 01388 526203
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