Bunty locomotive with its passenger coaches at Heatherslaw station

HERITAGE ON LITTLE RAILS

Little railway.
Big adventure.

All aboard for fresh air, happy faces and a beautiful journey through the heart of Northumberland.

HEATHERSLAW ETALA slower journey. A little more magic.

Heatherslaw Light Railway emblem, showing a train, Heatherslaw Mill and the Cheviot hills

WELCOME TO HEATHERSLAW

Small trains. Memories for a lifetime.

Leave the everyday behind and settle in for a wonderfully different day out. Our little railway connects Heatherslaw and Etal, with the beauty of Northumberland all around you.

Bring the family, bring the dog, and take life at a gentler pace. There’s a warm welcome waiting at the station.

Get to know our railway

NEXT STOP: A LOVELY DAY OUT

Let’s plan your visit.

Pick your train. Gather your favourite people.
We’ll take care of the journey.

Train times

2026 season

Departures in each direction

Heatherslaw

11:00
12:00
13:00
14:30
15:30

Etal

11:30
12:30
13:30
15:00
16:00

Running season: 30 March 2026 to 1 November 2026. See the timetable and service updates for operating days and departure times.• The Heatherslaw Light Railway reserves the right to change services at any time. Steam/diesel substitutions may occur.

Railway visitor information

A ticket to adventure

Return fares

AdultAge 16–59: £12.50
ChildAge 2–15: £6.00
ConcessionAge 60+: £12.00
Under 2: Free
Dogs: Free

Carer return tickets · 2026

Each ticket includes the carer and the passenger travelling with them.

Carer & AdultOne carer and one adult, return travel: £17.50
Carer & ChildOne carer and one child, return travel: £13.00

Family savings · 2026

Family return tickets

Family of 42 Adults & 2 Children: £34.00
Family of 32 Adults & 1 Child: £29.00

Tickets: at Heatherslaw Station only.Starting your journey at Etal? Purchase your tickets on arrival at Heatherslaw Station. Tickets are not sold at Etal.

Everything for your visit

Planning a group visit?

Groups of 10 or more can request a group discount. Send your enquiry more than 5 days before travel.

Group enquiry

Railway visitor information

Opening dates and hours

Running season: 30 March 2026 to 1 November 2026. See the timetable and service updates for operating days and departure times.

Facilities

There are no public toilets at the stations. Accessible toilets are available just over the bridge towards the Mill and in Etal village.

Accessibility

There are two wheelchair compartments and three hard-standing disabled parking spaces at Heatherslaw. Staff can help with platform access. The car park is gravel; Etal village is reached by a long uphill gravel path.

Parking and directions

Ford Forge, Heatherslaw, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ. The car park is gravel; three hard-standing disabled parking spaces are available.

THE LADY AUGUSTA RESTORATION APPEAL

Help Augusta
steam again.

A much-loved part of our railway story needs your help. Support the restoration of The Lady Augusta and be part of her next chapter.

Donate on GoFundMe Discover Augusta’s story

MAKE A DAY OF IT

There’s more down the line.

Explore the local area

Bunty and passenger coaches at Heatherslaw station

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See you at the station.

Find us at Heatherslaw, between the villages of Ford and Etal.

Find your way here

Little railway.
Big adventure.

Small trains. Memories for a lifetime.