Alston, Cumbria

Travelling by old steam train or diesel locomotive through the stunning South Tyne Valley is a glorious trip for children and adults of all ages! Alston station is located in a riverside setting and the tickets are sold from a restored Victorian building. The train ride takes you from Alston to Kirkhaugh in Northumberland, where you can either take a picnic or there is a refreshment van, and the return journey lasts approximately 50 minutes. A souvenir shop sells ice creams and drinks, and the café on the station sells homemade pies, quiches, scones etc. There are basic baby-changing facilities. Open from Easter to October at weekends, and every day during school holidays, there are 4-5 trains a day starting at 11am, with the last train at 3.30 or later during the summer. NB Open for three weekends in December with the u201CSanta Ridesu201D. Ring for specific information.

We strongly recommend you ring South Tynedale Railway before you set off on your family day out, to make sure they are open and to confirm admission prices. It may also be worth visiting the website for South Tynedale Railway, www.strps.org.uk, to see if there are any special events on the day for which you may have to book a ticket. Please also be aware that if South Tynedale Railway hosts birthday parties, this may limit the access in the cafe/restaurant areas.

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