Welcome to the Yorkshire Wolds Railway

A heritage railway right in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds.

Father Christmas will be visiting the YWR on Saturday 2 and 9 December from 10-3. You will also be able to purchase a beautiful Nordman Fir and enjoy a train ride*!

For further details on this exciting event please visit our events page by clicking here.

These will be the last running days of 2023, and then we will reopen in 2024!

Thank you for your support.

*all trains subject to availability

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