Events Calendar
Wansford Railway Station
Steam Driver Experience
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomOur starter package includes theory and practical driving of a steam locomotive. The course will be on a large locomotive without rolling stock and consists of 1 hour tuition and 1 hour on the footplate. During the hour on the footplate, 2 participants will take it in turns to drive the locomotive for a total distance of approximately 15 miles. ... Read More
Steam Driver Experience
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomOur starter package includes theory and practical driving of a steam locomotive. The course will be on a large locomotive without rolling stock and consists of 1 hour tuition and 1 hour on the footplate. During the hour on the footplate, 2 participants will take it in turns to drive the locomotive for a total distance of approximately 15 miles. ... Read More
Family Fish & Chips
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomEnjoy a family trip on board a heritage train whilst you all tuck into a freshly cooked chippy tea from Fryz of Bretton Chip Shop. Your ticket will reserve a seat on the 14:20 train that departs Wansford Station and your pre-ordered meal will be served to your table when you get to Orton Mere Station. So it's All Aboard ... Read More
Superhero’s Day
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomJoin us and our Team of Superhero's on Wed 31st Aug Each party will last for approx 1 hour. Come and meet our Superhero Party Hosts, whilst they take a break from saving the world, listen to their origin in our interactive story time, learn some of their hero moves and recite the official hero oath. After your Superhero Party your ... Read More
Dad’s Army Jolly Fisherman
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomJoin us & Nick Golden A Nostalgic Entertainer on Sat 27th August 2022, bringing you classic 'Bud Flanagan' from the era of 1940's, up to his last recordings in 1968 of Dads Army theme'. Music & Comedy. The evening is a light-hearted tribute to the favourite wartime TV series ‘Dad's Army, so be prepared for a good sing along & ... Read More
The Bud Flanagan Jolly Fisherman
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomThe Jolly Fisherman Presents: A Tribute to Bud Flanagan Join us for an evening of vintage song and entertainment with a fish and chip supper on board our steam train with the UK’s premier Bud Flanagan tribute act brought to you by Nick Golden. The evening begins at 6pm when Bud Flanagan, wearing his trademark fur coat and straw hat, ... Read More
Steam Driver Experience
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomOur starter package includes theory and practical driving of a steam locomotive. The course will be on a large locomotive without rolling stock and consists of 1 hour tuition and 1 hour on the footplate. During the hour on the footplate, 2 participants will take it in turns to drive the locomotive for a total distance of approximately 15 miles. ... Read More
Once Upon a Time Story Train
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomJoin us on Wednesday 24th August for our Once Upon A Time Story Train It's a chance to wear your world book day costume or an excuse to get a new one. There will be story zones, colouring and book themed activities. Don't forget to dress as your favourite boook character, take your photo at our NVR photo station and email it to customercontact@nvr.org.uk to ... Read More
Steam Driver Experience
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomOur starter package includes theory and practical driving of a steam locomotive. The course will be on a large locomotive without rolling stock and consists of 1 hour tuition and 1 hour on the footplate. During the hour on the footplate, 2 participants will take it in turns to drive the locomotive for a total distance of approximately 15 miles. ... Read More
Afternoon Tea 2022
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomCombine the nostalgia of steam whilst enjoying the quintessential British Tradition of Afternoon Tea. Sit back & relax & enjoy the luxury of our 1st Class Continental Carriages. Your Afternoon Tea will be served to your table as you enjoy your nostalgic Steam hauled journey down our line. Seating is available in our open carriages (Traditional Afternoon Tea) or in a Private ... Read More
The Bug Express
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomJoin us for a day of exciting exploration with the Nene Valley Railway Bug Day! Make your very own clothes peg butterfly, dig through soil and find some new bug buddies, visit the Bug Barn and make some new friends while learning all about who they are and where they’re from. Don’t forget to stop off at the Edible Worm ... Read More
Steam EnGIN Express
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomIt's All Aboard Nene Valley Railway's Steam EnGIN Express Saturday 11th June - on board service & Gin's provided by Mally's Gin Bar Come & relax with friends & family in your reserved, First Class seat aboard our Continental Carriages for a night of nostalgic relaxation & a beautiful selection of Gins. Our on train bar will also be manned ... Read More
The Queens Jubilee Jolly Fisherman
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomCheck-in opens at 6pm. At 7pm the whistle sounds and our train departs for Peterborough, pausing to pick up passengers joining at Overton. Then relax in your seat and enjoy drinks from the bar as our onboard team serve a traditional fish and chip supper at your seat. There is plenty of time to enjoy the scenery as we run ... Read More
Breakfast Train Special
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomCombine the nostalgia of steam whilst enjoying your breakfast on board our First Class Carriages for that touch of traditional British luxury. Your breakfast will be served to your table as you enjoy your nostalgic steam journey. £25 pp Bacon Roll, Croissant with butter & jam, Danish Pastry, Tea/Coffee & Orange Juice £29 pp Bacon Roll, Croissant with butter & jam, ... Read More
Freight Driver Experience
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomYou will arrive at the Nene Valley Railway Wansford Station for either a morning or afternoon session on Friday 22nd April and participate in a short tutorial about the driving of a diesel locomotive by one of our resident drivers. You will then be given an insight into working a freight train from the perspective of a Goods Guard. Once ... Read More
Good Friday- Family Fish & Chips service
Wansford Railway Station , United KingdomOur Family Fish & Chip service will be running. Book your seat on board our 14:20 service boarding at Wansford Station for your chippy tea. Your pre-selected menu choice will be served to your table after the train departs from Orton Mere Station (at approximately 3pm) refreshments can be purchased from our Cafe before you board the train or from our on train ... Read More