Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - (Oakworth, Station)
Sightseeing attraction | Keighley | England | United Kingdom
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
A special highlight along this route is Oakworth Station, made famous by the film "The Railway Children."
Oakworth Station was originally opened on 15 April 1867 and served the local population as well as surrounding industrial businesses. After closure for passenger services by British Railways on 1 January 1962, the line was taken over by railway enthusiasts and reopened as a heritage railway on 29 June 1968. Since then, the station has been maintained and operated by dedicated volunteers who place great importance on preserving the historical atmosphere.
Visitors to Oakworth Station can admire not only the historic architecture and furnishings, but also discover a variety of original artifacts from the golden age of railways. These include milk churns on hand carts, old railway posters, and enamel advertising signs for products from bygone eras. These details provide a vivid impression of how the station and its surroundings looked at the beginning of the 20th century.
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway offers regular rides with historic trains that stop at various stations along the line, including Oakworth. For railway enthusiasts and families, a visit to Oakworth Station and a ride on the KWVR is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the history of British railways and enjoy the beauty of the Yorkshire landscape.
For more information on timetables, special events, and offers, please visit the official website of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.
