Dinosaur Experiences at Bank Holiday

Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duffield Station is closed due to a problem with the cutting just outside of the station. Trains are running to just outside of the station and returning to Wirksworth. There is no platform at Duffield Holloway Road, please board the train at WIRKSWORTH, Idridgehay or Shottle.

Dinosaurs at Bank Holiday

66 million years ago, Dinosaurs roamed this earth. Now, with the help of Dinosaur Experiences - they're back! With the help of their special rangers, you can get up close and interact with a selection of life-like dinosaurs from giant to tiny at Wirksworth Station.

A variety of dinosaurs, large and small will be appearing throughout the day between 09:15 and 15:30. Keep an eye on this page or our Facebook page for updates as the event nears.

We'll be operating both steam and heritage diesel railcar trains to a regular special timetable through the valley. Could there have been dinosaurs roam this countryside long long ago?

Image depicts one of their large dinosaurs in another location.

Tickets

Ticketing

Special ticketing is in place for this event which gives you a return ride on the steam train starting at WIRKSWORTH, lasting around 1hr45, at the time chosen upon booking and full access to the Dinosaur Experiences.

  • KIDS GO FREE when accompanied by two adults with our Family Day Ticket - £40.00 online in advance (£43.00 on the day)
  • Adult Day Ticket - £20.00 online in advance (£21.50 on the day)
  • Concession Day Ticket - £17.00 online in advance (£19.00 on the day)
  • Child Day Ticket - £10.00 online in advance (£11.00 on the day)

A family of two adults and two children can purchase a Platform Only ticket from the Ticket Office on the day to visit the Dinosaur Experiences at the station for £10.00 without travelling, subject to visitor numbers.

Visitors who are booked for dining experiences or with a third party for another experience need not purchase additional tickets for the Dinosaur Experiences.
Tickets are available online in advance up until midnight the day before your chosen date to visit. Small booking fee payable online. Any remaining tickets are available to purchase at Wirksworth Ticket Office on the day, subject to remaining capacity for each departure time.

The Apollo - Bar at Wirksworth Station

The Apollo Bar at Wirksworth Station will be open from 11:00 for a service of local real ales, draught lagers, ciders, wines and spirits.

The Station Cafe and Platform Kiosk

The Station Cafe at Wirksworth Station and Platform Kiosk will be open for hot and cold food, drinks, snacks and cakes.

Event Timetable

Duffield Station is closed due to a problem with the cutting just outside of the station. Trains are running to just outside of the station and returning to Wirksworth. There is no platform at Duffield Holloway Road, please board the train at WIRKSWORTH, Idridgehay or Shottle.

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