What’s On: Upcoming Months

Join us at Bodmin Railway for our last gala weekend of the year, filled with purely diesel locomotives, expect to see Class 47 and 50 out and about, along with Thunderer.

We are thrilled to announce for the first time in 30 years, ‘Thunderer’ will be returning to Cornwall!
50008 was withdrawn from BR service on 5/6/92 and is now owned and operated by Hanson Hall Rail. 50008 is usually based at Knottingley (Wakefield, West Yorkshire). The Thunderer regularly operates on the mainline, moving anything from track machines to brand new multiple units. It can also be seen on enthusiast charter trains and other preserved railways during their diesel galas.

Also available,  CDA wagons and potential for cab rides* throughout the weekend.

*not included in rover ticket

December 5th, 12th & 19th

Join us on one of our very special Christmas Murder Mystery Events. Watch as the story unfolds on both the platform and the train, listen out for clues, get those grey cells working, and question the cast if you wish to try and piece together the puzzle.

If you can solve the mystery, your name will be put into a draw, and you may be lucky enough to go home with the winning prize.

Join us on the 2nd of November for a day dedicated to our Diesels.

Our Class 47; 47306 ‘The Sapper’, or our Class 50; 50042 ‘Triumph’ providing the motive power and a decent amount of thrash for our diesel days in 2024.

The Diesel Days will follow the GREEN Timetable regardless of which month the Diesel Day falls in.

Join us for a spooktacular time at Bodmin Railway

Visit our decked out 1950s station and trains.

Expect to see crawling spiders, coaches covered in cobwebs, wizards and witches and pumpkins!

Kids go FREE for the entire week from Tuesday 29th of October to Sunday 3rd of October, when they dress up as a wizard or witch.

Take part in our spooky activity sheet and enjoy a heritage train ride.

Weekends in December, including dates of 23rd and 24th

Santa By Steam

Enjoy our 1950s station decked in Christmas cheer. Take part in our children’s activity sheet and crafting task. Adults can indulge in a Christmas tipple with our brand new station bar, serving mulled beverages and hot chocolate.

Each trip will be a single-line branch ride, with a return trip to Bodmin Parkway lasting approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour. Each child will be gifted a soft plush toy from Santa himself.

Walk through our lights tunnel and take a photo in our photo booth! Make memories to remember this Christmas at Bodmin Railway.Take a ride with Santa and his elves on our heritage steam train this Christmas!

Spend the evening with Santa aboard his Victorian carriage, as you pootle down the line with Santa.

When arriving at the station for your chosen time slot, spend the first third of your evening in our static coach, rolling and cutting gingerbread cookies. As the cookies bake, board the Victorian Saloon with Santa and head off for your short train ride (approximately 20 mins). Finish your evening back in our stationary coaches, decorating your gingerbread cookies.

We are sorry that this event is not suitable for wheelchair users due to the heritage nature of the carriages.

Please note that this event is for a maximum of 8 per family.

This activity is for children but they will require adult assistance.

Each ticket includes a hot chocolate and cookie and a space on our craft evening.
Tickets start from £7.50 and is the perfect event for a budget-conscious Christmas. Enjoy the station’s festive atmosphere and create something you can cherish for years to come.

Expect a visit from Santa during the evening and a small token to be gifted by him to the children!

Please note that in this event, the train will be stationary, remaining in the station for the duration of the event.

Evening event: 17:30 to 19:00

Use code 'CRAFTYCHRISTMAS' at checkout for 15% discount when purchasing both a Centrepiece Making and Wreath Making event.

This festive season, spend the morning on board our steam-heated coaches making Christmas wreaths or centre piece decorations.

Take part in both events and receive a discounted price.

Blue Timetable

Please note that from the 1st of October we will be moving onto our blue timetable (Shoulder Season)

We will not be Steaming from November 4th until the start of our Christmas Celebrations.