Halloween Family Fun Days is part of the programme at Weardale Railway, the heritage line running between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland in the Durham Dales. Join us for a ride onboard our spooktacular ghost train.
What to expect:
- Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 2026
- Trains depart Stanhope at 10:30 and 14:30, and Bishop Auckland West at 12:00 and 16:00
- Calling at Witton le Wear, Wolsingham, Kingfisher (by request) and Frosterley
- Fancy dress competition at 2pm at Stanhope Station, with a prize for the best costume
- Best decorated pumpkin competition at 2pm, plus a pumpkin trail around Stanhope Station
- Local craft market on Platform Twooooohhhh, and the café is open
- "Up to two children can travel for £1 each with one fare paying adult accompanying them"
- Stanhope and Bishop Auckland returns can be booked in advance; intermediate stations on the day
- Free car park at Stanhope, with toilets and baby change at the station