Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is a preserved standard gauge line which joins the national railway network at Keighley and runs 5-miles up the valleys of the River Worth and Bridgehouse Beck to Oxenhope.
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society was formed upon the closure of the line by British Railways in 1962 with the aim of returning a daily passenger service to the Worth Valley area.
The Society reopened the branch line from Keighley to Oxenhope in June 1968, just weeks before steam finally ended on British Railways in August of the same year. Despite the original aim of the Society to reinstate a daily service on the branch, it soon became clear that a full-time commuter service would not be possible, certainly in the first instance, and probably ever, although this has not stopped the subject of commuter trains being discussed at some length in the last 50 years or so.
For more information visit: kwvr.co.uk
The Watercress Line
Let off steam at this living history railway! Experience the nostalgic sights, sounds and smells of steam as you travel through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside, adjacent to the South Downs National Park.
Located just seven miles from the ancient city of Winchester, you can join the line at the picturesque Georgian town of Alresford or at the bustling market town of Alton. Fares give you all day travel, so you can visit all four heritage stations with period charm as well as these historic towns.
Alresford station is where the watercress that gave the line its name was sent all over the country by train from the goods platform you can still see behind the signal box. Here you can visit the West Country Buffet for some delicious hot meals, snacks and drinks, and visit our gift shop for a range of souvenirs and model railway pieces.
For more information visit: watercressline.co.uk/
The Yorkshire Air Museum
Discover an exciting range of curriculum-linked workshops for schools. The programmes span a timeline from 1300 to 1949 and cover a range of topics including history and STEM. Workshops can be tailored to meet the requirements of your group, and they are happy to work with you to ensure the visit supports your learning objectives. Please let them know when booking if you have any specific requests.
Workshops include guided activities with group participation, demonstrations, displays and access to artefacts from the museum’s collection. Each session lasts approximately 45 -50 minutes with a maximum of 20 pupils per group
Note: The workshops run on Thursdays and Fridays only. On other days, school groups are welcome to come for a self-guided visit.
For more information: yorkshireairmuseum.org/education/schools-and-educational-visits/
Yorkshire Museum Of Farming
Forget grainy footage and textbook exercises. When we teach history through the ages, we get interactive with immersive educational days that will transport pupils into a whole new era.
Visit us at Murton Park and pick your historical adventure — from meeting the settlers at our reconstructed Viking village, to practising military drills in our Roman Fort.
Or travel back in time in the comfort of your classroom with our engaging in-school talks.
Not your average school assembly
Bring the Murton Park experience to your school! Our engaging talks bring history to life right in your school hall, featuring costumed characters and authentic artifacts.
Please see: www.murtonpark.co.uk/schools
East Lancashire Railway (ELR)
The ELR has a long and rich heritage, from all the way back when the very first trains steamed into Bury Station in the 1840s. The development of the line and all of its local railway stations was a key part of the Industrial Revolution in Lancashire, and it’s been an integral part of the area’s growth and identity ever since.
Discover who’s who on the East Lancashire Railway, and learn some amazing facts about each of our magnificent steam engines and dazzling diesels. Find out who’s currently hurtling up and down the lines of our heritage steam railway, who’s getting spruced up, and who’s just here on holiday or paying us a quick visit.
For more information visit: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
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