Footplate Ride

Have you ever wanted to ride on the footplate of a steam engine?
Purchase an experience today or buy the experience as a gift and we will provide a list of available dates along with the gift voucher.


What's included?
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A 70-minute, seven-mile footplate ride on one of our unique steam locomotives in the company of one of our experienced drivers
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A BIG Adventure ticket to enjoy Whistlestop Valley at leisure for the remainder of the day
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A souvenir mug
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A complimentary family ticket to Whistlestop Valley for a return visit within a year
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A tour of the workshop (subject to staff availability)
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Not available during special events
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Must be booked in advance (not available to purchase on the day)
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Please note that requests for specific locomotives CANNOT be accommodated as this relies heavily on both driver & loco availability
Available on selected weekends only
Prices
Per person: £60
Please note
Please CLICK HERE to read Whistlestop Valley's important Terms & Conditions before purchasing a Footplate/Driver Experience.
Participants must be aged 16 years old or over. If the participant is aged between 16-18 years old, they must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 18 who must travel on the same train as the participant