Aln Valley Miniature Railway

We’ve got a very special guest joining us this weekend!

Courtesy of Miniature Railway Workshop we’ve got ‘Lucy’, a tinkerbell 🚂

Our miniature railway gala is this weekend - we’re excited for you to join us!!

Joining us this coming weekend...

In this photo Nick and Phil (who look so young in this photo!) are taking 534 for a lap around the track at Beamish.

This same locomotive will be visiting us in Alnwick THIS WEEKEND for our gala.

It's on over two days:
Saturday - for enthusiasts who love miniature railways. It's a great opportunity to meet us, have a ride on our railway and see all the smaller locos in action.
Sunday - our busy day!! Expect intensive passenger trains all day long with the summer fair.

We're looking forward to see you!

Another locomotive operating at our gala NEXT WEEKEND!

Scamp 21 has been at our railway since the very beginning - it's now normally used for works trains, but it'll be taking passengers at our Gala!

You can ride all day behind this locomotive & all the others at our gala for just £4.50!

Another Ex-Beamish Cog Railway locomotive will be joining us next weekend! 🚂

Buddy, which belonged to Patrick since he was 13 - is now owned by a young hobbyist in Norfolk. He's kindly offered to bring it along for the weekend!

We can't wait to see Buddy trundling along the line!

You'll be able to ride all day for just £4.50 on our miniature railway both days!

This beauty will be back with us in less than two weeks time! 👇

You may recognise Nick's locomotive from its time at Beamish Cog Railway or its time on our portable railway!

We're excited to see it power up the bank with a set of carriages on the back! - it's spectacular. 💫

This photo was taken at our gala two years ago. It's not an event to miss!

We'll see you there! 🚂

Check out a couple of the locomotives at our Gala in less than two weeks time 👇

Jerry Lee (left) and Buddy II (right) will be taking passengers all day long! Remember - each ticket includes UNLIMITED RIDES!

We've got more locos coming too! - We'll share details in the next few days 📸

We'll see you on the 19th and 20th of July! 🚂

We are SO EXCITED for our miniature railway gala weekend in less than two weeks time!

We've got some fantastic locomotives confirmed for the event - we'll be posting updates over the next few days!

We can't wait to see you soon!

Patrick & team

Tucked away just outside Alnwick is one of Northumberland’s best-kept secrets…👇 Aln Valley Railway isn’t a theme park or a museum — it’s a working heritage line run by passionate volunteers, and it’s full of charm. You can hop on a vintage train, explore the countryside, enjoy a slice of cake in the café, and even ride the miniature railway with the kids. 🚂 It’s peaceful, affordable, and perfect for a quiet afternoon out — whether you’re local or just visiting the area. 🎟️ If you’re planning a trip to Northumberland this summer, add this to your list. Just 5 minutes from Alnwick town centre.📍 #AlnValleyRailway #NorthumberlandDaysOut #HeritageRailway #FamilyDaysOut #VisitNorthumberland #HiddenUKGems #NorthEastEngland #SlowTravel

This weekend we’re running the first steam locomotive of the season! 🚂🐣

The brilliant CR No.534 will be joining us on Saturday, Sunday and Monday alongside the brilliant Jerry Lee Jr (Intercity). 🎉

There’s free entry to the site & you can grab your tickets from the gift shop. 🎟️

See you this weekend! 🚂

We’re really excited for the 2025 season! 👇

We’re getting the miniature railway ready to re-open for Easter! 🚂 Have you seen the newest addition? This sit-inside locomotive is one of the new additions to the ever-expanding miniature railway! You might have seen an article about it in ‘The Railway Magazine’! 🧐📖 The miniature railway is right next to the tearoom and outdoor play park, perfect for your family day out. 🛝☕️ Find out more below 👇