The Midland Railway, Butterley

The Midland Railway, Butterley is the home for all the things related to the Midland Railway. There is a standard Gauge line which has steam and diesel hauled passenger trains. The main site at Swanwick has a museum devoted to the Midland Railway as well as a large collection of steam and diesel locomotives. It is a day out for the whole family with model and miniature railways, a farm and a country park as well as a host of other attractions.

Book Online

You can now book tickets for all your train travel. Click the link to take you to a secure booking site.

On-Line Stock Book

The Midland Railway Stock Book is now on-line thanks to the efforts of Pete Twells. You can access the Stock Book by following this link.

Forthcoming Events

Teddy Bear's Picnic - July 4th and 5th

Join us with your Teddy Bear for this special weekend. Children who bring their own Teddy Bear (and an adult) will travel Free.

Narrow Gauge Gala and Garden Railway Weekend - July 11th and 12th

This special weekend for those who prefer their locomtives to be of an easier to carry size.

IndieTracks Weekend - 25th and 26th July

Trains and Music. Visit the Indietracks Web Site for more details

Special Announcement

From 27th to 31st July there will be half price travel for everyone who is over 60 years young

Advance Notice.

Day Out With Thomas

Thomas and his Friends will be at Butterley from August 5th to 9th

Dr Who Convention - September 6th

This unofficial one day convention is organized by The Whoovers Doctor Who Group in conjunction with The Midland Railway. It is a must for followers of the nation's favourite Time Lord and brings to Derbyshire guests from both the new and classic series. Follow the link below for more details.

Halloween

You can now book your tickets for our Halloween celebrations

Fireworks Night

You can now book your tickets for our Firework Night celebrations

Special Offers

Season Tickets Now Available

Season Tickets are now available from Butterley Station. Adult tickets cost £35.00 each and Family tickets (for 2 adults and up to 3 children) cost £85.00 each. They will be valid for unlimited travel from the day of purchase up to November 15th this year. Please note that they are not available for meals on the trains nor are they available for the Santa Special Trains.

VIP Tours

Whilst every visitor to the Midland Railway - Butterley is special, our VIP Tour gives that personal touch and the chance to see behind the scene. Follow the link below for more details.

The Ideal Birthday or Christmas Present

Are you stuck for an idea for a present for that special person (or even for yourself)? Buy a day out on the railway - either a Footplate Experience Day or a VIP Tour. Get more details from the link below.

Weddings

Did you know that we have a license to hold wedding ceremonies? Get more details from the link below.

Spare Capacity in our Workshops

We currently have some spare capacity in our workshops. More details can be found by foillowing the link below

The Centre is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On running days facilities and attractions are available from 30 minutes before the first train leaves Butterley. On non running days only the Railway Museum, the West Shed Experience, the Farm Park, the Demonstration Signal Box and the Victorian Railwayman's Church are available and these are open from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Entrance to the site is free (although we would appreciate any donation you care to give). The cost of train rides depends on the event being run and varies from £10.95 to £12.00 per adult (discounts are available for the over 60s) and from £5.50 to £6.05 per child (age 2 to 16). Family tickets (2 adults and 3 children) are available from £29.70 to £33.00 (except for Thomas events). Tickets are valid all day (except for Santa Specials).
Motive power will be selected from our collection of heritage steam, diesel and DMUs locomotives (with, for some events, appearances by visiting locos). To enquire about the motive power being used on the day of your proposed visit please telephone us on +44 (0)1773 570140.