*Please note: Performances take place Saturday 22nd August only.

Enjoy a relaxing train ride through the lovely Derbyshire countryside and experience the charm of traditional rail travel. Travel aboard one of the Midland Railway – Butterley’s heritage Diesel Multiple Units, with big windows perfect for taking in the views. Children will love being able to see into the driver’s cab and watch the train journey unfold along the track ahead — it’s a fun and memorable day out for all ages

Hop off the train at Swanwick Junction and explore our heritage site, packed with things to see and do for all ages.

Discover the Victorian Railwayman’s Church, step back in time in the West Shed Experience, and explore the Road Transport Building, Stationary Power House & Golden Valley Light Railway. Younger visitors can let off steam in the kids’ play area, while families can enjoy a stroll around the Country Park.

Other attractions open on the day, all subject to volunteer availability.

Deeley’s Tearooms at Swanwick Junction will also be open, serving a selection of hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice creams, and sandwiches — perfect for a relaxing break during your visit.

*OFF AND ON – LIVE THEATRE AT SWANWICK JUNCTION – SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 2026

ALL ABOARD FOR A SIDE-SPLITTING FARCICAL RIDE!

It’s the 1980s. The Leeds sleeper train is pulling out of Kings Cross and one very unfortunate junior minister is on board, clutching his resignation speech with absolutely no idea that his career is about to go spectacularly off the rails.

Travelling with the hapless minister is his domineering wife, a furious rail executive, a lovesick catering manager, a flamboyant train manager and a Yorkshire honeymooning couple three whiskies in. A reckless late-night fling with a conductor triggers a hilarious chain of mistaken identities, slamming doors, faked deaths and frantic cover-ups that spiral wildly out of control.

Explosive, outrageous and silly, Off and On is a high-speed comedy that sends classic farce hurtling into the modern age.

Off and On is a brand-new farce by Ben Cawood, brought to life by Right Track Theatre – a company of early career artists celebrating the glorious chaos of farce with a fresh take.

Get your tickets – it’s going to be a bumpy ride!

Running Time: Approximately 85 minutes

Age Guidance: 12+ for best enjoyment

Contains: Mild innuendo

INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET

Visitors can enjoy a heritage train journey from Butterley Station to Swanwick Junction before watching the performance, as well as spending time exploring our heritage railway, museum buildings, exhibitions, shops and refreshment facilities throughout the day. 

Performances will take place in our Victorian church at Swanwick Junction and are included as part of your normal admission ticket to the Midland Railway – Butterley.

Seating within the church is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to arrive at the church in good time before the performance begins.

12PM PERFORMANCE

Visitors wishing to attend the 12:00pm performance should board the first train of the day from Butterley Station at 11:00am.

This service will take you through the Derbyshire countryside to Swanwick Junction, continuing to Riddings before returning to Swanwick Junction in time for the performance. Visitors will have an opportunity to purchase refreshments from the Tearoom and make their way to the church before the show begins.

Following the performance, visitors are welcome to spend the remainder of the day enjoying the heritage railway and all that Swanwick Junction has to offer before returning to Butterley on any later train service.

14:25PM PERFORMANCE

Visitors wishing to attend the 2:20pm performance may travel on the 11:00am, 12:00pm or 1:00pm departure from Butterley Station.

The 13:00pm departure is the latest train that will comfortably allow arrival in time for the performance, arriving at Swanwick Junction at approximately 13:28pm. Visitors are encouraged to travel earlier if they wish to spend more time exploring the site before the show.

The performance is expected to finish at approximately 15:45pm, allowing visitors time to make their way back to the station to board the final train of the day departing Swanwick Junction at 16:00pm.

Please note Free Parking and entrance are at Butterley station Swanwick Junction Station is not accessible with vehicles.