Halloween Family Fun

A Halloween train ride with a pumpkin trail, fancy-dress and pumpkin competitions, and a platform craft market.

The Weardale Railway runs Halloween Family Fun on 30 and 31 October 2026 between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland. The timetable lists departures from Stanhope at 10:30 and 14:30 and from Bishop Auckland West at 12:00 and 16:00; intermediate stations are shown on the official timetable and Kingfisher Halt is a request stop. Return tickets between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland may be booked in advance. Intermediate-station tickets, singles and returns may be bought on the day at Stanhope or on the train. The programme includes a pumpkin trail around Stanhope station, a platform craft market, and fancy-dress and best-decorated-pumpkin competitions at 14:00 at Stanhope Station. Children travel for £1 with a fare-paying adult, up to two children. Published local fare tiers include adult and senior returns, children’s fares, and family bundles; prices depend on the selected journey and party.