Take your family on a steam train ride through the Peak District for just £18 - saving 59% on ticket price with Wowcher (aff)

Families can take a steam train ride through the beautiful Peak District – and save 59% off the price with Wowcher.

A trip along the nine-mile Ecclesbourne Valley Railway offers panoramic dales and riverside charm – perfect for people looking to make lasting memories in the picturesque countryside.

Take a steam train ride along the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway with a discounted price for a Peak District Steam Train Family Tour Ticket for up to five passengers (two adults, three children, 5-15 years) with Wowcher (photo: Wowcher)placeholder image
Take a steam train ride along the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway with a discounted price for a Peak District Steam Train Family Tour Ticket for up to five passengers (two adults, three children, 5-15 years) with Wowcher (photo: Wowcher)

Travel for one hour and 45 minutes on a classic steam locomotive or heritage diesel railcar (subject to schedule), leaving Wirksworth for Duffield where you can hop off for a wander round the town before your return journey to Wirksworth. There are stops at Shottle, Idridgehay, and Ravenstor.

The Peak District Steam Train Family Tour Ticket - for two adults and three children 5-15 years – is available for £18 on Wowcher, a saving of £25.50 on the usual price.

The experience runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Simply check the schedule for steam or diesel dates at https://www.e-v-r.com/timetable for specific dates and times. Advance booking is strongly recommended to guarantee your seat, especially during busy periods.

This perfect excursion is ideal for weekends, school breaks or special family outings. Derbyshire’s longest heritage railway is the proud holder of a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence so you’re in for a first-class journey!

There’s free parking at Wirksworth Station for your vehicle and free travel for children four years and over. Most heritage trains are buggy-friendly.

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