Book Midland Railway Butterley tickets for a great family day out in Derbyshire

Welcome to Midland Railway, Butterley! Get ready for a great family day out in Derbyshire featuring a railway museum, heritage train rides, demonstration signal boxes, a Victorian railwayman's church, model railways, shops, buffets, children's playgrounds and so much more.

Begin your journey at Midland Railway in Butterley and take a scenic trip to Swanwick Junction to experience the full line! Whether you're looking for a fun day out with the family or you're a railway enthusiast pursuing your passion, Midland Railway Butterley has plenty of things to do, see, enjoy and experience for all ages.

What's On at Midland Railway Butterley?

• Heritage Train Rides: Start with a relaxing heritage train journey from Butterley through tranquil Derbyshire countrysides. To experience the full line, get off at Swanwick Junction to explore the museum complex before catching a later train back to Butterley
• Model Railway: Visit the large model railway layout run by Alfreton Model Railway Society! Featuring a variety of scenes including stations, tunnels, goods yards, farm yards and more, hunt for the hidden gems amongst the scenery
• Signal Box: Experience the rare chance to see a historic, operational signal box! Located opposite the former goods yard, it is used to provide access between the two tracks on the main line.
• Garden Railway: Operated by Butterley Garden Railway Association, see 32 and 45mm gauge trains operate on the layout! Usually runs on Sundays.

What's On at Swanwick Junction?

• Swanwick Junction Museum Complex: Offering plenty to explore and enjoy, delve into the history of Swanwick Junction
• West Shed Experience: Visit the home of two LMS Stanier Pacific locomotives
• Historic Buildings: Open most weekends, visit the nearby former Coal Merchant's Office which houses disabled toilets and a parent and baby room
• St. Saviour's Church: Experience the original, Victorian 'tin tabernacle' Church
• Signal Box: Rescued from Kettering on the former Midland Railway main line to London, it has been completely restored to control the large number of tracks in and out of the complicated junction
• Deeley's Victorian Tearoom: Enjoy sweet treats, savoury bites and light snacks from the onsite tearooms
• Play Area: Allow the little ones to let off steam as they climb and clamber on the play area

Head to the heart of Derbyshire and spend a fantastic family day out at Midland Railway in Butterley! Book Midland Railway tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS.