Heatherslaw Light Railway

12/06/2026

🎨🚂 Visiting Heatherslaw Light Railway This Weekend? Make a Day of It! 🚂🎨

Why not combine your trip to Heatherslaw Light Railway with a visit to Carpe Lutum – Northumberland’s Pottery Festival in nearby Ford Village?

📅 Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Ford Village, Northumberland (TD15 2QG)

Discover talented ceramic artists, browse beautiful handmade pottery, and enjoy the creative atmosphere of Northumberland’s pottery festival while exploring the village of Ford.

After your train journey through the stunning Till Valley, take a stroll into Ford Village and “Seize the Clay” with this wonderful celebration of local craftsmanship.

A perfect weekend combination of heritage railway travel, village charm, and artisan creativity!

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11/06/2026

🚨 Tickets go on sale tomorrow! 🚨

Our Christmas Special tickets will be available to book from 6:00am tomorrow morning.

Set those alarms, have your preferred dates ready, and don’t miss your chance to join us for some festive railway magic this Christmas. 🎄🚂

⏰ Booking opens: 6:00am tomorrow

🎟️ Book here: www.heatherslawlightrailway.co.uk/eventlist

We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

06/06/2026

🚂💚 Thank You for a Wonderful May! 💚🚂

May has flown by, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who visited Heatherslaw Light Railway and the Railway Room over the past month. 🌿✨

We’ve loved seeing your smiling faces, hearing your lovely comments, and receiving your fantastic drawings. Every picture brightens our day and reminds us why we love welcoming visitors to the railway. 🎨🚂

Now we’re heading into June, and we can’t wait to see what wonderful pictures and creations our younger visitors come up with next! 🖍️🌈

If you’re visiting this month, don’t forget to share your drawings with us – they might even feature on our social media page. 😊

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard soon! 👋🚂

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02/06/2026

🚂 Service Update – Tuesday

Binky will be hauling today’s trains while Bunty undergoes some routine maintenance following a busy May Bank Holiday period.

We expect Bunty to return to service tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard for a ride behind Binky today! 🚂

27/05/2026

🚂🎄 CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ARE RETURNING TO HEATHERSLAW LIGHT RAILWAY! 🎅✨

Our magical Christmas Specials are back for 2026, with festive steam train rides, a visit from Santa, seasonal surprises, and plenty of Christmas cheer for the whole family.

🗓️ Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December 2026 only
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday 12th June
📍 Heatherslaw Light Railway, Ford & Etal Estates

These popular festive journeys sell quickly every year, so make sure you’re ready when bookings open!

👇 Full details and booking link will be in the comments 👇

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22/05/2026

🦢 We’re delighted to welcome the Berwick Swan and Wildlife Trust to Heatherslaw Light Railway on Sunday 24th May 2026 from 11am! 🦔🐥

They’ll be joining us with an information table, items for sale, and opportunities to donate to help support their amazing work caring for injured wildlife.

Over the years, we’ve worked closely together to help several hedgehogs and birds found along the railway tracks or around the station, so we’re proud to support the fantastic work they do in our local area.

Why not make a day of it? Enjoy a ride on the train, stop by for a chat with the Trust, and learn more about the wildlife they help protect. 🚂💚

📍 Heatherslaw Light Railway, Ford Forge, Cornhill-on-Tweed TD12 4TJ
📅 Sunday 24th May 2026
⏰ From 11am

We’d love to see you there!

21/05/2026

🚂✨ Fancy trying a traditional Northumberland Singing Hinnie? 😋

Hop aboard Heatherslaw Light Railway and enjoy a visit to Etal, where our friends at Lavender Tearooms & Village Shop are serving these delicious treats warm with jam & cream ☕🍓

Perfect for a cosy day out!

Have you tried a Singing Hinnie?

"hinny" is the regional pronunciation of "honey" (a common term of endearment), and "singing" describes the whistling sound they make when cooking on the girdle.
The story of how the cake got its unique name centers on a busy North country housewife baking over an open fire. As her hungry, impatient children gathered around the stove repeatedly asking if the teatime treat was ready yet, she eventually replied: "No, it's just singing, hinnies!".

We serve our hinnies warm with jam & cream, they are delicious 😋

21/05/2026

🚂 Ever dreamed of taking the controls of a steam locomotive?

With the Heatherslaw Light Railway Driver’s Experience, you can step into the driver’s cab, learn the ropes from our experienced crew, and enjoy a truly unforgettable day on the railway!

Even better — you can now book through Virgin Experience Days and spread the cost with 3 monthly payments via Klarna 💳

🎁 Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, Father’s Day gifts, or anyone who loves steam railways and unique experiences.

📍 Heatherslaw Light Railway, Northumberland
🚂 Get hands-on with a real steam locomotive
💨 Create memories that last a lifetime

Book your experience today and start your steam journey!

https://www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk/product/full-day-steam-footplate-experience-at-heatherslaw-light-railway-northumberland

If you're looking for gift ideas then Virgin Experience can offer a wide range of different kinds of gift experiences such as Full Day Steam Footplate Experience at Heatherslaw Light Railway, Northumberland

17/05/2026

🍸🚂 Looking for the perfect refreshment to collect on your visit to Etal before heading back to Heatherslaw?

Northumbrian Cider & Wine Company Ltd are now stocking a range of tonics from The Artisan Drinks Company, which pair perfectly with their fantastic range of gins 🍋✨

Choose from Classic London Tonic, Skinny London Tonic or Pink Citrus Tonic — ideal for a relaxing drink while exploring Heatherslaw & Etal 🍹

Why not pop in on your next visit?

We now stock a small range of delicious tonics from The Artisan Drinks Company to accompany our gins!

Available in Classic London Tonic, Skinny London Tonic and Pink Citrus Tonic, these all perfectly compliment our range of traditional and fruit flavoured gins 😋

16/05/2026

🍕🔥 Pizza night after the railway? Perfect!

The Cheviot Tap’s specials have been so popular they’ve SOLD OUT this weekend 👏 Our last train back from Etal arrives into Heatherslaw at 4:30pm — just in time to head over for a pizza afterwards 🍺🚂

🍕 Pizzas are served Friday & Saturday evenings, so if you fancy it next weekend make sure you book ahead as tables sell fast!

📞 To book: 07777509242
📧 [email protected]

This weekend’s special went down so well it’s now sold out!! We’ll have to do this one again 😍👌
Cloud Ripper Pulled Beef Brisket with Red Onion 🙌 YUM

Fully booked tonight but make sure to book in for future weekends! 🥰

To book a table-
📱 message this page
📧 email [email protected]
📞 call 07777509242

🍕Pizzas served Friday & Saturday 5-8pm🍕
🍺Bar open Friday & Saturday 12-10pm🍺
🍺Bar open Sunday 1-6pm 🍺