Events Calendar

Throughout the year we run a series of open days for all the family.
2026
Trains at Twilight

Trains at Twilight

Saturday 14th February Sold Out

A magical evening of illuminated train rides as dusk settles over Millerbeck. Several locomotives run together beneath strings of light, making for a truly atmospheric family outing.

Trains at Twilight
Easter Bank Holiday

Easter Bank Holiday

Sunday 5th & Monday 6th April Sold Out

Spring arrives at Millerbeck with a visit from the Easter Bunny and mini-eggs galore. A cheerful start-of-season outing for all the family.

Easter Bank Holiday
May Bank Holiday

May Bank Holiday

Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May Sold Out

Steam, diesel and electric locomotives share the rails for a relaxed Bank Holiday of unlimited rides through Millerbeck's scenic grounds.

May Bank Holiday
Spring Bank Holiday

Spring Bank Holiday

Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May Sold Out

All aboard as summer approaches — a full day of steam-powered adventure through some of the Lake District's prettiest scenery.

Spring Bank Holiday
Private Gala Event

Private Gala Event

Saturday 27th June Sold Out

An expanded programme of steam, diesel and electric locomotives marks our seasonal Gala — a behind-the-scenes celebration for volunteers, supporters and those closely involved with the railway.

By invitation. Get in touch if you'd like to know more.
Private Gala Event
Early Summer Sunday Special

Early Summer Sunday Special

Sunday 28th June Sold Out

A lively showcase of Millerbeck's locomotive fleet in action, with steam once again taking centre stage for a classic summer's day out.

Early Summer Sunday Special
Summer Sunday Special

Summer Sunday Special

Sunday 26th July Sold Out

The school holidays are here! Join us for scenic rides through the Lakes and make some proper summer memories — booking is open now.

Summer Sunday Special
August Bank Holiday

August Bank Holiday

Sunday 30th & Monday 31st August Sold Out

A spectacular ride through the Lake District to close out the summer. Spaces are strictly limited, so advance booking will be essential.

August Bank Holiday
Autumn Tints

Autumn Tints

Sunday 27th September Sold Out

Watch the fells turn gold as autumn colour settles over Millerbeck — a scenic day of rides and railway fun for all the family.

Autumn Tints
Halloween Spooky Fun

Halloween Spooky Fun

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th October Now Booking

Beware — there'll be spooks about! Dare to ride the haunted carriages and discover who, or what, is lurking in the shadows of the woods. Fancy dress welcome.

Halloween Spooky Fun
Our Most Popular Event
Merry Christmas from Millerbeck Light Railway
Festive Open Days

Father Christmas Comes to Millerbeck

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Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December
★ Always our fastest-selling event of the year — advance booking will be essential ★
Merry Christmas at Millerbeck

This year we're shaking things up with our Festive Open Days. Reserve a time slot for unlimited train rides, just like our regular open days — but with a seasonal twist.

Step into Father Christmas's very own Photo Booth for a keepsake visit, then warm up with mulled wine, hot drinks and mince pies while the little ones enjoy squash and treats of their own.

Your ticket includes:
  • Unlimited train rides during your 90-minute allocated slot
  • A visit to Father Christmas in his Photo Booth (feel free to bring your own camera)
  • One mulled wine or hot drink and a mince pie with every adult ticket
  • One squash and a mince pie with every child ticket
  • Extra refreshments, cakes and biscuits available to purchase — contactless preferred
Sold Out for 2026
Christmas Special at Millerbeck
Volunteers enjoying a Work Weekend at Millerbeck
Get Involved

Work Weekends & Play Days

Ever fancied finding out what goes on behind the scenes? Our Work Weekends bring existing volunteers, their guests, and curious newcomers together for a friendly, hands-on day around the railway — lending a hand, running their own engines, and swapping stories over a brew.

No experience needed, just a soft spot for trains and a willingness to get stuck in. Plenty of our regular volunteers started out exactly this way, so come along and see if Millerbeck is for you — we'd love to have you.

Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April Sunday 21st June Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August Saturday 26th September Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th November
Millerbeck House & its Railway is a private home and not a commercial venture.
Private charters and parties are welcome upon request.