TIMETABLES & CALENDARS
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WELCOME TO THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY 2023 CALENDAR
Please be aware that all events and timetables shown here are subject to change and can be amended by the railway at any time.
New events and timetables will be added to this page in due course.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO REGULAR SERVICE TRAINS IN NOVEMBER & UP TO DECEMBER 28TH. ALL TRAINS ARE SEASONAL SERVICES WHICH MUST BE PRE-BOOKED IN ADVANCE.
A SPECIAL TIMETABLE IS BEING CREATED FOR SERVICE TRAINS ON DECEMBER 28-31 + JANUARY 1ST 2024 AND WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY.
OCTOBER 2023
| DATES | SERVICE (Click To View) |
| 1 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE C
SUPERHEROES WEEKEND |
| 2-3 OCTOBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 4-6 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE A
Autumn Tints (Observation Coach With Timetable A Service Train- Not Available On The 5th October) |
| 7 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE C
PADDINGTON WEEKEND |
| 8 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE C
PADDINGTON WEEKEND |
| 9-10 OCTOBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 11-12 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE A
AUTUMN TINTS (Observation Coach With Timetable A Service Train) |
| 13-15 OCTOBER | GIANTS OF STEAM 2023 |
| 16-17 OCTOBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 18-20 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE A
AUTUMN TINTS (Observation Coach With Timetable A Service Train- Not Available On The 19th October) |
| 21-29 OCTOBER | TIMETABLE C |
| 30-31 OCTOBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
NOVEMBER 2023
| DATES | SERVICE (CLICK ON VIEW) |
| 1-16 NOVEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 17-19 NOVEMBER | STEAMLIGHTS |
| 20-22 NOVEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 23-24 NOVEMBER | STEAMLIGHTS |
| 25-26 NOVEMBER | SANTA SPECIALS |
| 27-28 NOVEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 29 NOVEMBER | REINDEER & SANTA AT KINGSCOTE |
| 30 NOVEMBER | REINDEER & SANTA AT KINGSCOTE |
DECEMBER 2023
| DATES | SERVICE (CLICK ON VIEW) |
| 1 DECEMBER | STEAMLIGHTS |
| 2-3 DECEMBER | SANTA STEAMLIGHTS |
| 4-5 DECEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 6-7 DECEMBER | STEAMLIGHTS |
| 8-9 DECEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 9-10 DECEMBER | SANTA STEAMLIGHTS |
| 11-12 DECEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 13 DECEMBER | REINDEER & SANTA AT KINGSCOTE |
| 14-15 DECEMBER | STEAMLIGHTS |
| 16-17 DECEMBER | SANTA SPECIALS |
| 18 DECEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 19-23 DECEMBER | SANTA SPECIALS |
| 24 DECEMBER | SANTA SPECIALS |
| 25-27 DECEMBER | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
| 28-30 DECEMBER | STEAMLIGHTS
SERVICE TRAIN TIMETABLE (TBC) |
| 31 DECEMBER | GOLDEN ARROW NEW YEAR’S EVE LUNCHEON
SERVICE TRAIN TIMETABLE (TBC) |
JANUARY 2024
| DATES | SERVICE (CLICK TO VIEW |
| 1 JANUARY | SERVICE TRAIN TIMETABLE (TBC) |
| 2-31 JANUARY | NO TRAINS RUNNING |
EVENTS FOR 2023 AT THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY
- ICE SKATING: 10TH TO 19TH FEBRUARY & 21ST TO 29TH OCTOBER*
- BRANCH LINE GALA WEEKEND: APRIL 21ST TO 23RD
- TOY & COLLECTORS FAIR: APRIL 30TH AND 30TH JULY*
- ROAD MEETS RAIL WEEKEND: 21ST & 22ND MAY
- BLUEBELL ON PARADE: 10TH TO 11TH JUNE*
- MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND: 1ST & 2ND JULY
- FAMILY FUN DAYS: ON SELECTED WEEKENDS IN 2023
- TEDDY BEARS PICNIC: 5TH AND 6TH AUGUST
- FLYING SCOTSMAN AT THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY: 23RD AUGUST TO 3RD SEPTEMBER
- BLUEBELL BEER FESTIVAL 2023: 22ND TO 24TH SEPTEMBER
- GIANTS OF STEAM 2023: 13TH TO 15TH OCTOBER
- AUTUMN TINTS AT THE BLUEBELL: SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2023
- STEAMLIGHTS 2023: 9TH NOVEMBER TO 7TH JANUARY 2024
- SANTA SPECIALS 2023: 25TH NOVEMBER TO 24TH DECEMBER
BLUEBELL RAILWAY EVENTS 2024 (MORE TO BE CONFIRMED)
BRANCH LINE GALA WEEKEND: 10TH TO 12TH MAY
ROAD MEETS RAIL WEEKEND: 18TH & 19TH MAY
MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND: 29TH & 30TH JUNE
GIANTS OF STEAM GALA 2024: 11TH TO 13TH OCTOBER
PLEASE NOTE: THESE EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND CAN BE ALTERED.
*KIDS FOR A QUID TRAVEL OFFER WILL APPLY TO THIS EVENT. ALL OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, UNLESS STATED, WILL NOT APPLY.
BLUEBELL RAILWAY DINING TRAINS & SPECIAL SERVICES
Our silver service dining trains on the Bluebell Railway. Click here for dates and tickets for these services
Afternoon tea service trains. Click here for dates and tickets for these services
A popular evening supper train. Click here for dates and tickets for these services.
Another very popular evening supper train. Click here for dates and tickets for these services.
Join us for a very special supper train and evening curry experience! Click here for dates and tickets for these services.
An evening of mystery and detective work onboard our Golden Arrow service! Click here for dates and tickets for these services.
A magical journey of lights and steam on the Bluebell Railway. Click here for more details.
A firm favourite and a very special event where you can even meet Father Christmas in person! Click here for dates and tickets.
Get your chance to become an engine driver and join us for our Footplate Taster Days! Click here for dates and tickers
WELCOME TO OUR BLUEBELL RAILWAY TIMETABLE PAGE.
SEE BELOW FOR TIMINGS FOR WHEN OUR TRAINS ARE RUNNING ON CERTAIN RUNNING DAYS AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
CLICK HERE FOR RUNNING DAY CALENDAR.
Please note all services are subject to change and availability and we advise customers to check our website before they travel for the latest updates.
Dining trains must be pre-booked in advance.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE ARE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION AND AVAILABILITY OF LOCOMOTIVES ON THE DAY. EVENTS WILL HAVE SPECIAL TIMETABLES IN OPERATION.
SPECIAL EVENT TIMETABLES
These timetables will be published closer to the dates when these events will be taking place: These timetables can be found below when available to view.
