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Wirksworth Railway Station

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Wirksworth Railway Station is a heritage railway station that serves the town of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. It was the former terminus of the Midland Railway Wirksworth branch line, leaving the Midland Main Line at. The line was reopened as the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.HistoryThe station was opened by the Midland Railway on 1 October 1867. The station was designed by the Midland Railway company architect John Holloway Sanders.Dale Quarry was opened in 1874, 0.7mi west of the station yard. Stone was initially conveyed by horse and cart, but plans for a tramway were unpopular as it would have passed through the town. A standard gauge tunnel was built under the town, linking the quarry and the station yard and was opened on 17 November 1877.The final timetabled service ran between and Wirksworth on 14 June 1947, although the line remained listed as 'suspended' for another two years before final closure in 1949. The station yard remained in use for the carriage of stone as the surrounding quarries and mineral lines were still operational. Unfortunately this resulted in the demolition of the station buildings in 1968 as the space was needed for construction of freight facilities.In mid-1984 the station was the terminus for a number of test runs of the then newly introduced BR class 150 diesel multiple units, which were later combined with charity fund raising special excursions known as the Wirksworth Phoenix

Address: Wirksworth Station, Coldwell St, Wirksworth DE4 4FB, UK
Phone: 01629 823076
State: Derbyshire
City: Wirksworth
Zip Code: DE4 4FB

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM


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Reviews
Wonderful Place Wirksworth to Duffield has s great potential to grow into a posible commuter line and a superb attraction in the White Peak area well done to all, It has everything to offer to everyone.
8 years ago (29-08-2017)
The main railway station on the scenic Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Steam up 1 in 27 incline to Ravenstor is not to be missed!
8 years ago (08-08-2017)
One end of the line for the Ecclesbourne railway. Small ticket office. Small shop. Pleasant staff.
8 years ago (29-06-2017)
Lovely line with a laid-back attitude, right down to the level crossings which the guard had to open himself! Plenty of wildlife to see from the window, and in typical Derbyshire fashion our train was held up by sheep on the line! Lovely staff and lots of nice touches at Wirksworth to keep you busy while you wait for your train. Steam running is rare, but the DMU and heritage diesels still give a pleasant and nostalgic ride. Last bonus for trainspotters is Duffield Station's proximity to the Midland Mainline - you can watch trains go by as you wait for your return journey. Highly recommended and reasonably priced!
9 years ago (04-05-2016)
Great parking facilities, well presented, very clean and tidy, fantastic selection of stuff to look at and great access to the centre of Wirksworth too. Recommended for a good day out
10 years ago (03-11-2015)
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