The Esk Valley Railway connects the rural communities in the North York Moors with the town of Middlesbrough and the historic seaside town of Whitby.
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Jun 5
Planning what to do this weekend? Why not make tracks to Moorland Railway and Gardens this Sunday 7th June!
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Jun 4
During #CommunityRailWeek, representatives from the Bishop Line, Esk Valley Line and Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnerships joined LNER colleagues at York Station, to meet customers, share information about local initiatives, and encourage greater use of rail services.
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Jun 2
It's #CommunityRailWeek2026! The Community Rail Network consisting of 75 partnerships and 1,300 station volunteer groups.
This week, we’ll be showcasing the work that we do to bring people together and how we try to make rail travel accessible and inclusive for all.
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May 26
All aboard for a day of high-speed discovery at the #nationalrailwaymuseum this Wednesday 27 May!
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May 11
As part of Dementia Awareness Week, the Forget-Me-Not Dementia Train will feature on this Sunday's Songs of Praise! (BBC One at 1pm Sunday 17 May 2026)
The next Forget-Me-Not Dementia Trains are on the following Wednesdays 17 June, 19 August, 21 October and 16 December!
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May 15
Our popular printed timetables will be available at our stations along the line from Sunday together with our new Whitby - Newcastle Coastal Route timetables. For more details, visit our website: eskvalleyrailway.co.uk/timet…
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May 15
Schools! - Join York Festival of Ideas on Michael Morpurgo Celebration Day for their live online event with readings by Michael on Wednesday 10 June 2026, 10am-10:45am.
Schools can sign up to this free event here: tinyurl.com/58ecbmu2
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May 11
A date for your diary Saturday 23 May (10am - 2pm) - Coffee, Cake and Afternoon Tea at Egton Village Hall.
Come along and help us raise funds for some very worthy causes as part of Dementia Action Week (18-24 May).
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May 11
Steve, one of our wonderful Station Adopters, is busy today planting up the new trees on Platform 1 at #WhitbyStation. Only the hanging baskets and bollard planter to go. Thank you, Steve!
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May 3
OPEN DAY CHANGED TO BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY (4th MAY) Due to today's weather, we are going to open on MONDAY instead of Sunday. Please come and join us on Bank Holiday Monday (4th May) and have lots of fun whilst raising funds for charity!
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May 2
OPEN DAY CHANGED TO BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY (4th MAY) Due to the weather forecast for Sunday, we are going to open on MONDAY instead of Sunday. Please come and join us on Bank Holiday Monday and have lots of fun whilst raising funds for charity!
NOTE: NOW BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 4th MAY
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Apr 29
Just a reminder that this Sunday (3rd May) is the first Open Day of 2026 at Moorland Railway and Gardens. We do hope you can join us for a fun-filled afternoon whilst raising much needed funds for Yorkshire Coast Dog Rescue!
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Apr 21
MINI ARTS FESTIVAL 23–31 MAY (HALF TERM)
The full programme for our extended Mini Arts Festival is now live at 3-minutearts.uk/mini-arts-fe…
FRINGE FESTIVAL WEEK 23–29 MAY
Family-friendly hands-on workshops
FESTIVAL WEEKEND IN GLAISDALE 30–31 MAY
Performances, exhibitions, music & more
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Apr 20
With Summer fast approaching it will soon be time to make tracks to Moorland Railway and Gardens for the start of their Summer Charity Events. The first whistle blows on Sunday 3rd May 🚂🚂🚂
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Apr 17
The first Forget-Me-Not train of 2026 got off to a fantastic start! - The Revd Kate Bottley from BBC’s Songs of Praise joined us for the journey, along with our local MP Alison Hume. The programme is scheduled to air during #DementiaActionWeek (18-24 May).
ALT The Revd Kate Bottley, Alison Hume MP and Lisa Williams (originator of the FMN Train) at Whitby Railway Station
ALT The Revd Kate Bottley and The Dave Clegg Duo filming on The Forget-Me-Not Train
ALT Alison Hume MP with Alan Williams (EVRDC President) on board The Forget-Me-Not Train
ALT The Revd Kate Bottley pictured with Alison Hume MP and Pete Myers (EVRDC Chairman)
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Apr 14
Please Note:
The A171 is closed at Hawsker until 1st May.
If you are coming from Scarborough, you can either take the turn off for Ruswarp and follow that road to Whitby OR via Robin Hood's Bay. The other diversions will take you miles out of the way.
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