Whistlestop Valley

Whistlestop Valley 🚂Steam trains
🛝Outdoor playgrounds
🍦Dessert parlour
🎅🏽🐰👻Seasonal events
😁Plenty of Whistlestop fun! A fantastic family day out in the heart of Yorkshire!
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Whistlestop Valley is a popular visitor attraction featuring narrow-gauge steam engines, outdoor playgrounds, a jumping pillow, a dessert parlour, a miniature ride-on railway, a cafe, a large free car park, a gift/toy shop, exclusive toddler days, special events and experiences throughout the year. Great value annual passes are available too. Whistlestop Valley is open to the public on most weeken

ds, Bank Holidays and local school holidays from mid-February to the end of December, with exclusive toddler/preschooler days on selected term-time Fridays. Please check our website for the most up-to-date opening times. Tickets can be booked online, in advance. We can't wait to welcome you.

31/08/2026

Congratulations to Harrison who has now passed out as a driver 👏🥳🚂

The weather is looking a lot brighter for Bank Holiday Monday 🌞If you are still looking for something to do, why not hea...
31/08/2026

The weather is looking a lot brighter for Bank Holiday Monday 🌞

If you are still looking for something to do, why not head down to see us for plenty of fun before the kids go back!

Spike Bonzo will be performing his Rock and Roll Magic Show at:

🎸11:00am
🎸12:15pm
🎸13:30pm
🎸14.40pm

Just make sure you are on a train before 13:50pm to see him at Shelley Station.

Don't forget, that today is the last day of our children's Big Adventure tickets for £9.99 with a full paying adult.

We have received some GREAT reviews over the summer holidays and it has been lovely to see some new faces!🌟If you have e...
30/08/2026

We have received some GREAT reviews over the summer holidays and it has been lovely to see some new faces!🌟

If you have enjoyed your day out with us, please fill in your survey in your leaflet and hand it in to our staff for a chance to win 2x Big Adventure tickets to return.

Or feel free to leave a review on either TripAdvisor or Google as we would love to hear about your day!

Visiting today? The sisters are back out today to take you to Shelley Station and back.

Steam through the weekend 🚂💚Our resident sisters, Katie and Siân* will be out today and tomorrow to take you to Shelley ...
29/08/2026

Steam through the weekend 🚂💚

Our resident sisters, Katie and Siân* will be out today and tomorrow to take you to Shelley Station and back.

There are only a few more days left of the summer holidays and don't worry, we are open come rain or shine. ☀️☔

*subject to any last minute roster changes

Pssst! If you didn't have a chance to see the two sisters last week when they were out together, you will be pleased to ...
28/08/2026

Pssst! If you didn't have a chance to see the two sisters last week when they were out together, you will be pleased to hear that they will be out this weekend (Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August) 🚂

There are only a few more days left of the summer holidays and children's Big Adventure tickets are only £9.99 with a full paying adult.

We will see you soon 👋🏼

28/08/2026

4 DAYS LEFT 🚂🎶

Come and join us for a Big Adventure!
We are open every day until Monday 31st August 2026.

Children's Big Adventure tickets are £9.99 during the summer holidays when booked online and have a full paying adult ticket.

27/08/2026

If you are visiting today, make sure you pop over to see the wonderful team from at their stall in The Cabin 🐦

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is the UK's largest nature conservation charity. They work to protect birds, wildlife as well as nature habitats through public campaigns and raising awareness.

They will be handing out information leaflets, nature reserve guides and collectable badges for a small donation.

Let Spike Bonzo entertain you! 🎸🎶There are only a few more days left of the summer holidays, so come and enjoy the final...
26/08/2026

Let Spike Bonzo entertain you! 🎸🎶

There are only a few more days left of the summer holidays, so come and enjoy the final days of Rock N' Rail at Whistlestop Valley.

Join us for Villain Academy with the wonderful team from Character Company Step into the shadows and unleash your inner...
25/08/2026

Join us for Villain Academy with the wonderful team from Character Company

Step into the shadows and unleash your inner baddie as you train with the most diabolical, devious, and downright dastardly villains!

At Villain Academy, rules are meant to be broken, and chaos is highly encouraged!
💜Master the art of the evil laugh—mwa-ha-ha-ha!
💜Perfect your dramatic villain entrance (because first impressions matter).
💜Learn how to be a plunderous Pirate —but beware, betrayal is everywhere!
💜Test how Evil you are—who will rise to ultimate villain status?
💜Scream! – They are important to all villains; can you collect them all?

Characters you may meet
❤️The Evil Queen – Red or green which one will you choose?
🪝Captain Hook – He will turn you into a real menace of the seas but be careful he doesn’t hook your attention for too long!
💚Mal – She is mean and green, and not afraid to be seen!
🪄Winnie – Magical mayhem follows this one around.
🐶Cruella – dogs? cats? rats? bats? She will turn anything into a garment!

Villainous Challenges Await!
So, don your darkest cloak, sharpen your wits, and prepare for a wickedly fun day where bad is the new good!

Tickets are on now and if you book before 30th September, kids go for £7.50 when you book online.

Running 24th - 27th October 2026

Address

Park Mill Way
Huddersfield
HD89XJ

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441484865727

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