Dark Skies Train
Price
£8.50–32
Standard Fare Adult: £11.50; Child (under 14 years): FREE; Young Adult - (aged 14 - 21)/ Student ( Student ID required) :£8.50; Disabled Passenger: £8.50; Carer: Free; Family - (2 adults and up to 3 student/young adult): £32.00. First Class Upgrade: £3.50 per person (valid for one return trip).
Where
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4RA
About
A special steam train service runs on November 1, 2026, as part of the Exmoor National Park Dark Skies Festival, offering a journey through the Exmoor countryside.
The event is part of the Exmoor National Park Dark Skies Festival, which celebrates the wonders of Exmoor after dark. This special service offers a unique opportunity to experience steam travel across Exmoor, similar to Victorian times. The railway runs multiple services throughout the day, including a special 5:00pm service, allowing visitors to enjoy the contrast of traveling by steam as darkness falls. Tickets are valid for the whole day, permitting multiple return journeys.
All dates · 8
November 2026
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