Events

Fun for all the family!

Looking for something extra special for your trip to Whistlestop Valley?

We host a wide range of events and experiences all year round for both children and adults to enjoy! From Character days to the Santa Express.

Day Out With Thomas

- PEEP PEEP!

Day Out With Thomas returns to Whistlestop Valley in 2026

6th & 7th June 2026

22nd & 23rd August 2026

10th & 11th October 2026

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20th Anniversary Celebration

It's been twenty years since The Hurd family purchased the railway back in 2006.

Join us Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April for our home fleet gala with Jane (Pugneys Light Railway) and No.6284

We are rolling back our prices to what they were in 2006!

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Science and Steam

Running 23rd - 29th May 2026

Families can dive into a world of discovery with hands-on activities, perfect for young engineers!

Kids can unleash their inner engineer by constructing their own bridge and exploring the basics of magnets with Mini Professors.

Then, hop on the train to see Spike Bonzo at Shelley Station and witness his amazing experiments and science show

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Dinosaurs are coming

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2026

Join us for a "roarsome" adventure! Your ticket includes unlimited steam train rides to Shelley Station, where you'll have the chance to meet a Velociraptor and Triceratops at Clayton West Station. Don't miss the baby dinos and their keepers at Shelley Station!

Enjoy unlimited rides on the Clayton Flyer miniature railway, bounce on the Jumping Pillow, and try your hand at Crazy Golf. Not forgetting the pedal cars and outdoor playgrounds, plus a variety of activities throughout the day.

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Steam and Diesel Gala

This year's Steam and Diesel Gala will be running on 12th and 13th September 2026.

Visiting engines to be announced closer to the time.

Halloween Ghost Train

On the evening of your visit, you will be booked onto a specific train departure time which will transport you from Clayton West Station to... Who Knows Where?!