The Railway Children's Green Dragon Steam Train & York

All aboard! Take your seats behind the iconic Green Dragon, the famous Victorian locomotive which starred in The Railway Children. We enjoy an exclusive journey on the heritage Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, travelling through breathtaking landscapes of heather and windswept moors on a railway that has become synonymous with the iconic 1970s film!

During our five-mile round trip, we take a break at the Edwardian-style, Oakworth Station, which featured in both the 1970 original and 2022 sequel, the Railway Journey. To make our day even more magical, on board the Green Dragon we are treated to a talk by Graham Mitchell, who played the train guard, and Chris Witty, who played the Boy in the Red Jersey, sharing with us behind-the-scenes facts and fun stories on set during the filming of the 70s classic.


Travel Options


Holiday Highlights

  • Return coach travel
  • Overnight stay at a selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating) with breakfast & dinner
  • Train journey behind the Green Dragon on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (includes one goodie bag per person)
  • En-route visits to York

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Selected Hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating)

We’ll stay at a well-appointed JG3 or JG4 rated hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to York where we spend the afternoon at leisure. From hitting the shops to exploring the museums, there is plenty to do before we head to our hotel for dinner and our overnight stay.

Day 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, we head to the charming village of Oxenhope. Here we are met by a brass band on the platform and climb aboard our heritage steam train on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway for a nostalgic journey in the company of the famous Green Dragon, newly repainted in the original black of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. During our journey, we are treated to a talk by Graham Mitchell and Chris Witty from the original 1970s The Railway Children.

As we meander through stunning countryside to Keighley, soak up the delightful sights and sounds of steam travel on the railway made famous by The Railway Children. Enjoy a delicious Yorkshire snack or hot drink when we alight at Oakworth for a break mid-journey. When we return to Oxenhope, goody bags and souvenirs in hand, we re-board the coach for our journey home.

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