Updated 11/02/2023
Easter 2023 sees the return of the Cumbria Easter Rally showcasing classic and vintage commercial vehicles across Brough, Kirkby Stephen and surrounding area.
SRC will be holding an Easter Craft and Food Fayre on Easter Saturday 8th April 10am - 4pm and will be open for visitors on Easter Sunday 9th April 10am - 4pm.
We will be operating a train service (charges apply) our museum, shop and buffet car will be open and tours of our workshop and maintenance facility will be available.
There will be displays of classic and vintage commercial vehicle on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April including buses, lorries, tractors and much more across the local villages with free transport across the site. The Easter Rally facebook site gives more information about the event - facebook site.
The Easter Rally buses will include a trip to the Fat Lamb Inn in the amazing Ravenstonedale Valley and a chance to visit Winton village's Bay Horse Inn and displays in the village hall. There are also new display sites in the Kirkby Stephen Business Park in addition to the exisiting sites at the Auction Mart and Mountain Rescue.
Parking on site is prioritorised for blue badge holders and there is a FREE park and ride scheme using VINTAGE BUSES between Brough Town Centre, Winton, Kirkby Stephen Town Centre, and the Mainline Railway Station on the Settle & Carlisle line.
Admission in FREE and there are free miniature traction engine rides on the platform.
Our 1930s buffet car will provide refreshments - hot drinks, toasties and gluten free soup.
Stall holders from the Eden Valley and local area will be on site on the Saturday. Links for their websites / facebook pages are included where known: (stalls will be added as they are confirmed)
Stall 1 :Ivy Cottage Baker - Artisan breads and other treats by Mike and Marcella - website
Stall 2: Nateby & Wharton WI - home-made crafts & baking plus a chance to meet the team - website
Stall 3: Mandy Davies Wreathes & Gnomes - a mix of gifts to brighten up your home
Stall 4: Keefe Klearances - Mark & Sue Keefe, your local house clearance firm with a range of goodies -facebook
Stall 5: Eden Animal Rescue - our local animal shelter selling itens to support their valuable work - website
Stall 6: Fantastical Fused Glass - Jo Garfield's unique fused glass items from coasters to decorations - website
Stall 7: Suzanne McNally Photography - Landscape and wildlife photography cards and prints - website
Stall 8: Alan Gunston Railway Artist -SRC Director and talented artist selling cards, prints and much more in our shop - website
Stall 9: Janet Cooper -
Stall 10: Laura Foster - Melting Aromas
Stall 11: Karen Burton - The Happy Hooker - Crochet goods
Accessibility Statement: we have totally refurbished our toilets over the last three years but are yet to start work on our dedicated disabled toilet facilities. We apologise in advance for the lack of fully accessible toilet facilities but there is an access ramp to the building and it is all on one level. Blue badge parking is available and our marshalls will direct you. The buffet car is a 1930's coach which is not able to be adapted for disabled use but the staff can bring your order to a seating area on the station platform.
Many of our volunteers are dementia friends and we welcome neurodiverse people (if you have any particular questions about how we can help accomodate your individual needs please email accessibilty team
Dog Access: Barras the Station Cat will be in residence. He welcomes visitors but is wary of dogs and tends to lash out to them if they are on long leads. Well behaved dogs on short leashes can be accomodated and our volunteers will keep him calm. Please be aware this will be a busy event and nervous dogs may find it stressful. Assistance dogs are allowed to access the buffet car with their humans.
Contact: kseonlineshop@gmail.com for further information
Easter 2023 sees the return of the Cumbria Easter Rally showcasing classic and vintage commercial vehicles across Brough, Kirkby Stephen and surrounding area.
SRC will be holding an Easter Craft and Food Fayre on Easter Saturday 8th April 10am - 4pm and will be open for visitors on Easter Sunday 9th April 10am - 4pm.
We will be operating a train service (charges apply) our museum, shop and buffet car will be open and tours of our workshop and maintenance facility will be available.
There will be displays of classic and vintage commercial vehicle on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April including buses, lorries, tractors and much more across the local villages with free transport across the site. The Easter Rally facebook site gives more information about the event - facebook site.
The Easter Rally buses will include a trip to the Fat Lamb Inn in the amazing Ravenstonedale Valley and a chance to visit Winton village's Bay Horse Inn and displays in the village hall. There are also new display sites in the Kirkby Stephen Business Park in addition to the exisiting sites at the Auction Mart and Mountain Rescue.
Parking on site is prioritorised for blue badge holders and there is a FREE park and ride scheme using VINTAGE BUSES between Brough Town Centre, Winton, Kirkby Stephen Town Centre, and the Mainline Railway Station on the Settle & Carlisle line.
Admission in FREE and there are free miniature traction engine rides on the platform.
Our 1930s buffet car will provide refreshments - hot drinks, toasties and gluten free soup.
Stall holders from the Eden Valley and local area will be on site on the Saturday. Links for their websites / facebook pages are included where known: (stalls will be added as they are confirmed)
Stall 1 :Ivy Cottage Baker - Artisan breads and other treats by Mike and Marcella - website
Stall 2: Nateby & Wharton WI - home-made crafts & baking plus a chance to meet the team - website
Stall 3: Mandy Davies Wreathes & Gnomes - a mix of gifts to brighten up your home
Stall 4: Keefe Klearances - Mark & Sue Keefe, your local house clearance firm with a range of goodies -facebook
Stall 5: Eden Animal Rescue - our local animal shelter selling itens to support their valuable work - website
Stall 6: Fantastical Fused Glass - Jo Garfield's unique fused glass items from coasters to decorations - website
Stall 7: Suzanne McNally Photography - Landscape and wildlife photography cards and prints - website
Stall 8: Alan Gunston Railway Artist -SRC Director and talented artist selling cards, prints and much more in our shop - website
Stall 9: Janet Cooper -
Stall 10: Laura Foster - Melting Aromas
Stall 11: Karen Burton - The Happy Hooker - Crochet goods
Accessibility Statement: we have totally refurbished our toilets over the last three years but are yet to start work on our dedicated disabled toilet facilities. We apologise in advance for the lack of fully accessible toilet facilities but there is an access ramp to the building and it is all on one level. Blue badge parking is available and our marshalls will direct you. The buffet car is a 1930's coach which is not able to be adapted for disabled use but the staff can bring your order to a seating area on the station platform.
Many of our volunteers are dementia friends and we welcome neurodiverse people (if you have any particular questions about how we can help accomodate your individual needs please email accessibilty team
Dog Access: Barras the Station Cat will be in residence. He welcomes visitors but is wary of dogs and tends to lash out to them if they are on long leads. Well behaved dogs on short leashes can be accomodated and our volunteers will keep him calm. Please be aware this will be a busy event and nervous dogs may find it stressful. Assistance dogs are allowed to access the buffet car with their humans.
Contact: kseonlineshop@gmail.com for further information