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Northern Rock's Golden Jubilee Gala
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Celebrate 50 Years of Northern Rock
May 2nd – 4th, 2026
Join the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway for the Northern Rock Golden Jubilee Gala this May Bank Holiday. This three-day "steam spectacular" honors 50 years of our flagship locomotive with an intensive timetable on the scenic La'al Ratty line.
Highlights include:
Frequent Steam Services: See Northern Rock alongside visiting and home fleet locomotives.
Special Operations: Enjoy double-headed trains and unique photo opportunities.
Stunning Scenery: Experience the sights and sounds of heritage steam in the heart of the Lake District.
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Opening Times
| Season (2 May 2026 - 4 May 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday - Monday | 09:30 | - 17:00 |
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Please note that some Satnavs do not take the speed of the local roads into account and may provide an unrealistic time estimation for your journey. We advise adding at least 30 minutes onto the estimated journey time to avoid missing your train.
From M6 junction 36, follow the brown Western Lake District signs to Broughton-in-Furness, passing Newby Bridge on the A590 and turning right at Greenodd onto the A5092. From Broughton, follow the A595 to Silecroft T junction (turn right) and beyond.
From M6 junction 40, follow the brown Western Lake District signs past Keswick and Bassenthwaite Lake on the A66 towards Cockermouth. Turn left at the Cockermouth roundabout onto the A5086. Follow the A5086 to Egremont where it joins the A595. Turn left for Ravenglass following the A595.
There are car parks at Ravenglass and Dalegarth stations. Payment by cash or card at the machine or in the ticket office.
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
Dalegarth for Boot Station, Boot, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TG
Public Transport Directions
Leave the car behind and visit us by train from Lancaster and Morecambe, Grange-over-Sands, Windermere, Preston, Carlisle, and Oxenholme the Lake District – all key holiday destinations. Regular Northern trains travel on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line between Carlisle, Whitehaven, and Barrow, calling at Ravenglass every day.
Leave the car behind and travel by bus. Bus services (Route X7/7) now operate between Whitehaven, Ravenglass, and Barrow offering four daily, round-trip journeys.
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