Doon Valley Railway

15/10/2026

Our Spooky Express on the 31st of this month departs at 11.30, 12.00, 13.45, 14.15 and 14.45. If you want to be on one of them, be sure to grab your tickets soon to avoid disappointment!
More info and tickets can be found at the link below!
https://doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/spooky-express

13/10/2026

Looking for a Spooky Train Ride? How about some ghoulish delights from the café? Goody bags for children who come along in costume? And lots more Halloween fun?

Our Spooky Express event is set to be a brilliant day out for all the family. Booking is advised; it is a popular event!
Tickets and more information at the link below!

https://doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/spooky-express

11/10/2026

Memories of taking our beloved Fireless out 😍
Which of our engines is your favourite to see out and about on a visit?

08/10/2026

Another reminder of our upcoming Sleigh Bell Special. It's set to be a memorable experience for all who get a spot on the train!
🚂 Event Highlights
A Magical Journey: Step aboard a vintage heritage train for a festive trip through the scenic Doon Valley.
Meet Santa: Keep your eyes on the roof—the sound of sleigh bells signals Santa’s arrival before he joins you onboard to personally greet every child.
Personalised Gifts: Every child (up to age 15) receives a specially selected gift from Santa himself.
Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen: After your ride, visit the festive Signal Box Café for seasonal refreshments and a warm welcome.

Book your tickets now
https://doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/sleigh-bell-special

05/10/2026

While we aren't open to the public, we're still working hard here at Doon Valley Railway - our volunteers are working through various projects to improve our offering next year.
If you'd like to get involved and offer your skills, you can find out more about volunteering here
https://doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/volunteering

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

The directors of the Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group (operators of the Doon Valley Railway) wish to make clear that recent FB posts regarding windfarm development do not represent the opinions of the Group.

02/10/2026

We're hiring!!
For more details go to www.doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/vacancies
Closing date Friday 16 October 2026

01/10/2026

It is officially Spooky Month!
Are you joining us for Spooky Express?
We're encouraging costumes with our goodie bags for everyone in the "spirit" of the day, alongside our Creepy Craft Market, rides on our Haunted Rails and much more.
If you haven't already, tickets can be purchased here
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/arpg/2004639

28/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Season Finale yesterday!

Don't forget, whilst the season is over, we still have several special events coming up!
Details of our Spooky Express can be found here
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/arpg/2004639

And our ever popular Sleigh Bell Special has tickets and details here
https://doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/sleigh-bell-special