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1980s Weekend

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Start: 14/06/2025 End: 15/06/2025 Timetable: Special Timetable

Following its success in 2024, join us as we step back to the 1980s at the Midland Railway – Butterley on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June.

Visitors will arrive at Butterley Station and will take an iconic train of the 80’s to the Swanwick Junction site.

We will be joined by a Johnny 5 replica robot! And again we will have vintage bus rides around the site!

Plus we have 80s theme arcade with retro arcade games of the era, 80s disco and 80s movie trailer and adverts show in the Church.

Plus, we have a special selection of models from the 1980s show Tugs.

Traction for the weekend to be confirmed

Our other attractions will be open at Swanwick Junction which include, children’s play area, Victorian Railwayman’s Church, the West Shed, stationary power, road transport, forklift museum, diesel shed, Butterley park miniature railway, Golden Valley light railway and the Country Park.

Fancy dress in 80’s attire encouraged!

We reserve the right on All attractions and locos advertised to change or alter at any time.

TODAY’S TRAIN FARES

Ticket TypeWithout Gift Aid
Adult£16.00
Over 60£15.00
Child (aged 3-15)£8.00
Child (under 3)Free
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children aged 3 – 15)£40.00

Parking at Butterley Station is FREE.