• From 11.10am – Arrive at Keighley Station. The train departs from Platform 4 – please arrive with plenty of time.
• 11.45am – Steam train departs Keighley Station to Oxenhope.
• 12.10pm – Steam train arrives in Oxenhope.
• 1pm – Performance starts, including interval.
• 3.20pm – Performance ends.
• 4.10pm – Steam train departs Oxenhope to Keighley.
• 4.30pm – Steam train arrives in Keighley.

• From 4.30pm – Arrive at Keighley Station. The train departs from Platform 4 – please arrive with plenty of time.
• 5.15pm – Steam train departs Keighley Station to Oxenhope.
• 5.35pm – Steam train arrives in Oxenhope.
• 6.30pm – Performance starts, including interval.
• 8.50pm – Performance ends.
• 9.15pm – Steam train departs Oxenhope to Keighley.
• 9.30pm – Steam train arrives in Keighley.

The whole experience, including both train journeys, takes around four hours.

The show lasts around 2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval.

On your ticket you will find the times of:

• Your outbound journey from Keighley Station
• The performance of The Railway Children
• Your return journey from Oxenhope Station

We recommend you arrive at Keighley Station at least 30 minutes before your train is due to depart. After you’ve checked in have a look around the station and the new visitor centre in the Water Tower. Boarding will start around 20 minutes before your train departs and there will be opportunities to buy drinks and food on the platform and drinks on the train.

Matinee performances (performance start: 1pm)

Train departs from Keighley to Oxenhope at 11.45 am

Train departs from Oxenhope to Keighley at 4.10 pm

Evening performances (performance start: 6.30pm)

Train departs from Keighley to Oxenhope at 5.15pm

Train departs from Oxenhope to Keighley at 9.15pm

The train will leave at the time shown on your ticket. If you’re late, you’ll need to make your own way to Oxenhope station. Please bear in mind there is only Blue Badge parking at Oxenhope station.

Yes – all tickets include the performance and the two steam train rides between Keighley and Oxenhope.

You can, but you’d be missing out on a very special part of the experience! Please note that if you choose to make your own way to Oxenhope, your ticket price will remain the same – you won’t receive a discount if you choose not to travel on the steam train. Please note that the only parking available at Oxenhope is Blue Badge parking which is bookable in advance through our ticketing team.

We have arranged a small number of dedicated car parking spaces for The Railway Children at Keighley College car park. These spaces are free of charge but they are not pre-booked and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Please note: Keighley College car park will be unavailable for matinee performances on Wednesday 27 August, Thursday 28 August and Thursday 4 September.

For the matinee performance on Thursday 24 July there will be very limited spaces in Keighley College car park.

We have arranged a small number of dedicated car parking spaces for The Railway Children at Victoria Hall car park. These spaces are free of charge but they are not pre-booked and are available on a first come first served basis.

Please note this car park is a 10-15 minute walk away from Keighley Station. Ensure you plan ahead to include time to walk from the car park to the station before your steam train departs.

There is a very limited pre-booked Blue Badge parking at Keighley Station and at Oxenhope Station for people with disabilities. Contact [email protected] to find out more about this and book a space.

There are toilet facilities, including accessible toilets at both Keighley and Oxenhope stations, but please note that there are no toilets on board the steam trains.

At Oxenhope, there is an accessible toilet on the station platform with baby changing facilities. All toilets inside Oxenhope Station are on the ground level with no steps. Additional toilets (including hired temporary toilets) may have steps – please ask a member of staff at either Keighley or Oxenhope Station if you have any questions about toilets.

There is a very limited pre-booked Blue Badge parking at Keighley Station and at Oxenhope Station for people with disabilities. Contact [email protected] to find out more about this and book a space.

Before your theatre train departs, pre-book and get a good feed at The Old Parcels Office, where their full menu is served to satisfy every appetite. With limited seating, booking in advance is essential to secure your spot. Enjoy a delicious meal in this historic setting before your journey begins!

Takeaway not available.

Step off the platform and into pie heaven! In honour of The Railway Children, The Pie Shop at Oxenhope proudly serves hearty handmade pies brimming with comfort, character, and Yorkshire charm.

Choose from Steak & Ale, Steak & Devon Blue Cheese, Chicken, Ham Hock & Leek, Butternut Squash, Mixed Bean & Cheese or Cauliflower, Spinach & Balti.

All pies are served piping hot with a generous ladle of rich vegan, gluten-free gravy – included in the price.

Takeaway available.

Inspired by the beloved classic, our charming snack shop is packed with fun and flavour for all ages. Tuck into fluffy candy floss, classic pick ‘n’ mix sweets, warm buttery popcorn, and cheesy nachos.

Takeaway available.

Before the curtain rises, why not enjoy a drink at our pop-up bar just outside the theatre entrance?

They’ll be serving hand-pulled ales, chilled bottled beers and ciders, a selection of wines, and classic soft drinks. It’s the perfect way to set the mood before the performance begins. Sip, chat, and soak up the atmosphere – we’ll see you at the bar!

Takeaway available.