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Midland Railway - ButterleyMidland Railway - Butterley

The railway is a very pleasant seven mile ride through a rural part of East Derbyshire.
The Midland Railway-Butterley comprises of a large number attractions including a large railway museum, a 35 acre Country Park, Brittain Pit Farm Park, Demonstration Signal Box and Victorian Railwaymans Church, all of which are open every day. Trains operate every weekend, school holidays and other specific times, for further information telephone 01773 570140. Associated with the railway in the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust with its impressive collection of main line locomotives and the Midland Diesel Group with over 25 main line diesel locomotives in its collection. The Narrow Gauge Golden Valley Light Railway and the Butterley Park Miniature Railway both operate most weekends during the summer.

View key to symbolskeyCredit cards accepted (no fee) Baby changing facilities On-site catering Disabled toilets Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Facilities for groups Picnic site On-site light refreshments Coach parties accepted Disabled access Education/study area Public toilets Accepts groups Children welcomeGuided tours for individualsVenue approved for civil marriageDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Guided tours for groups

Prices


Adult Ticket £10.95-£12.00, Child (2-16 years) Ticket £5.50-£6.05, Senior Citizens Ticket £8.95. Please note prices may vary depending on day/event.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Fri 1 Jan 2010 - Thu 31 Dec 2015 Mon - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Christmas Day, Boxing Day closed
Notes Please note train times vary according to day/event.
   
Midland Railway - Butterley
Midland Railway - Butterley
 
 

Contact

Visitor Information Line
Tel: 01773 570140
View the Midland Railway - Butterley websitewww.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk
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Venue

Midland Railway - Butterley

Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE53QZ

View the Midland Railway - Butterley websitewww.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk

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Map reference: SK 401518


Turn off at junction 28 of the M1, take A38 towards Derby, then B6179 to Ripley - 1 mile before Ripley. Signposted from A38.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 5 miles from Alfreton station

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Wed 4 - Sun 8 Aug 2010 Day Out With Thomas
Sat 7 Aug 2010 Day Out With Thomas - Special Tea Trains
Sat 14, Sun 15 Aug 2010 Paddington Bear Weekend
Fri 20 - Sun 22 Aug 2010 Vintage Trains
Sat 28 - Mon 30 Aug 2010 Butterley Heritage Open Day
Sat 11, Sun 12 Sep 2010 DMU Event
Fri 17 Sep 2010 Autumn Footprints:Midland Railway & Golden Valley
Sat 18, Sun 19 Sep 2010 1940s Weekend
Fri 24 Sep 2010 GVLR Steam Footplate Experience Days
Sat 25, Sun 26 Sep 2010 Medieval Weekend
Sat 9, Sun 10 Oct 2010 Steam Event
Sat 23 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 Wizards & Spooks Week
Sat 30 Oct 2010 Halloween Fright Night
Sat 6 Nov 2010 Fireworks Evening
Sat 20, Sun 21 Nov 2010 Santa Special Trains
Sat 27, Sun 28 Nov 2010 Santa Special Trains
Sat 4, Sun 5 Dec 2010 Santa Special Trains
Thu 9 Dec 2010 Santa Special Trains
Sat 11, Sun 12 Dec 2010 Santa Special Trains
Thu 16 Dec 2010 Santa Special Trains
Sat 18, Sun 19 Dec 2010 Santa Special Trains
Wed 22 - Fri 24 Dec 2010 Santa Special Trains
Mon 27 - Fri 31 Dec 2010 Day Out With Thomas
Thu 30 Dec 2010 Day Out With Thomas - Special Tea Trains