Churnet Valley Railway Established by the North Staffs Railway Company, a visit to the Churnet Valley Railway includes a 10.5 mile, round steam train journey, travelling through the picturesque Churnet Valley. As well as operating a Steam Heritage Railway the museum collects, conserves and displays a wide range of railway artefacts, many of which are on display at the grade 2 listed victorian station at Cheddleton.

Opening Hours		Education Session Charges
10am - 5pm		£6 per pupil, including railway trip.

Museum Facilities

Undercover Lunch Facilities: Yes Toilet Facilities: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Booking Required: Yes Shop Facilities: Yes Coach Parking: Yes Provision For Early Years: Yes Provision For Special Needs: Yes Previsit: Yes Outreach: Yes Risk Assessments: Yes

Outreach Details

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Museum Contact Information
Address North Staffordshire Railway Company 1978 Ltd. Station Road Cheddleton ST13 7EE Find On Map Telephone 01538 360522	Email enquiries@churnetvalleyrailway.co.u ... Web Site Address http://www.churnet-valley-railway.c... Booking Contact Name Pam Hughes

Museum Activities

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Additional Information

The museum gives a wonderful insight into the development and operation of the railway transport system from the mid 1800s to the decline of steam in the late sixties. It is also an important gateway to the Churnet Valley rich with its industrial history especially mineral extraction and displays the development of early methosd of transportation from incline plateways to the advent of James Brindleys canal system. All this is brought together to provide a stimulating educational day out with an exciting steam train ride through history. If the activities listed do not meet your reqiurements please contact the museum as they are happy to customise visits to your requirements and are very flexible.