News and Events

28, 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 December 2026

A whole festive day out – with a very special visit to Father Christmas at the heart of it.

5 December 2026

On Saturday 5th December, our 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am trains will be reserved exclusively for families and groups visiting with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

11th & 12th April 2026

Bluey visited Lappa Valley on the 11th and 12th April 2026

After six months of extensive engineering work, one of Lappa Valley's most important locomotives is preparing to return to service – and she's sporting a striking new look!

Lappa Valley's Fireworks Spectaculars have once again proved a huge hit, with record numbers of visitors enjoying two spectacular, sold-out evenings on Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October 2026.

Earlier this summer, we shared a first look at the work being carried out on City of Derby, one of our two large passenger diesel locomotives. Since then, the project has developed into a comprehensive overhaul, with improvements being made from the wheelsets right through to the driver’s cab.