Updated 19/11/2023
On Saturday 9th December 10AM - 4PM we will be hosting a Xmas Fayre to showcase the talents of local food producers, artists, photographers, crafters and so much more.
Please note this is a change of date as the event was originally scheduled for 2nd December (date change due to large number of events in area)
Parking on site is reserved for blue badge holders so there is a FREE park and ride provided by Cumbria Classic Coaches using VINTAGE BUSES between Brough Town Centre, Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, Kirkby Stephen Town Centre (by Costa Coffe) and the Mainline Railway Station on the Settle & Carlisle line. The bus timetable can be accessed as PDF - timetable link to be added
The postcode for the park and ride is CA17 4QL - Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, 5 Faraday Road, Kirkby Stephen.
Admission is FREE and there is an Elf Hunt for all our young visitors. There will also be free miniature traction engine rides on the platform.
Our 1930s buffet car will provide refreshments - hot drinks, toasties and gluten free soup.
The SRC Shop will be open with a wide range of gifts including Gibsons Puzzles, Childrens Books, Railway Books Model Railway Items and much more.
Stall holders from the Eden Valley and local area with links for website / facebook pages included where known
1. Bees Wax Products - Helen Boardman from Kirkby Stephen - wraps and other products
2. Alan Gunston Railway Artist - SRC director and talented artist selling cards prints -website
3. Nateby & Wharton WI - home made crafts & baking plus a chance to meet the team - website
4.Stitched Up in Eden - Sandy Lancaster with a wide range of personalised gifts - website
5.Eden Animal Rescue - Our local animal shelter selling items to support their work - website
6.Jan Hardcastle - local designer and manufacturer of clothes for children and adults
7.Phily's Country - Phillipa Atkinson - wide range of Xmas themed craft items
8.Keefe's Klearances - Mark & Sue Keefe you local house clearance firm -website
9. Arbonne by Megan - wide range of 'clean beauty' products
10. Tropic by Joanne - vegan and organic skincare products - website
11. Ursula Hart - Children's author and illustrator
12. Alex Johnson - Hand crafted preserves, fudge, cookies and other edibles plus knitted goods
13. Fantastical Fusion - Jo Garfield unique fused glass items from coasters to decorations - website
14. Alan Roberts Photography- a local photographer with over 30 years experience - website
Live Music will be provided by Teesdale Ladies Choir throughout the day from the footplate of our Victorian locomotive 910 in the station building. The music will be provided sessionally and should put you into a Christmas mood.
Accessibility Statement : We have been unable to build our accessible toilets in 2022 and apologise in advance for the lack of fully accessible toilets but there is an access ramp to the building and it is all on one level. There are single small steps into some of the rooms. Blue badge parking is available and our marshalls will direct you. The buffet car is a 1930s 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.
Dog Access: Barras the Station Cat and his kittens 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 accommodated and our volunteers will keep him calm. Please be aware this will be a busy event and nervous dogs may find it stressful. Only assistance dogs are allowed to access the buffet car with their human.
Covid 19 Statement: The station platform is well ventilated and stalls have been positioned using social distancing guidelines Face Coverings are optional and we have plenty of hand sanitising stations. We already have enhanced cleaning procedures in place and will do our upmost to keep you safe during your visit to our historic Victorian Station.
We have also received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to provide the Elf Hunt and fund organisational costs.
Contact kseonlineshop@gmail.com for further information.
On Saturday 9th December 10AM - 4PM we will be hosting a Xmas Fayre to showcase the talents of local food producers, artists, photographers, crafters and so much more.
Please note this is a change of date as the event was originally scheduled for 2nd December (date change due to large number of events in area)
Parking on site is reserved for blue badge holders so there is a FREE park and ride provided by Cumbria Classic Coaches using VINTAGE BUSES between Brough Town Centre, Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, Kirkby Stephen Town Centre (by Costa Coffe) and the Mainline Railway Station on the Settle & Carlisle line. The bus timetable can be accessed as PDF - timetable link to be added
The postcode for the park and ride is CA17 4QL - Kirkby Stephen Auction Mart, 5 Faraday Road, Kirkby Stephen.
Admission is FREE and there is an Elf Hunt for all our young visitors. There will also be free miniature traction engine rides on the platform.
Our 1930s buffet car will provide refreshments - hot drinks, toasties and gluten free soup.
The SRC Shop will be open with a wide range of gifts including Gibsons Puzzles, Childrens Books, Railway Books Model Railway Items and much more.
Stall holders from the Eden Valley and local area with links for website / facebook pages included where known
1. Bees Wax Products - Helen Boardman from Kirkby Stephen - wraps and other products
2. Alan Gunston Railway Artist - SRC director and talented artist selling cards prints -website
3. Nateby & Wharton WI - home made crafts & baking plus a chance to meet the team - website
4.Stitched Up in Eden - Sandy Lancaster with a wide range of personalised gifts - website
5.Eden Animal Rescue - Our local animal shelter selling items to support their work - website
6.Jan Hardcastle - local designer and manufacturer of clothes for children and adults
7.Phily's Country - Phillipa Atkinson - wide range of Xmas themed craft items
8.Keefe's Klearances - Mark & Sue Keefe you local house clearance firm -website
9. Arbonne by Megan - wide range of 'clean beauty' products
10. Tropic by Joanne - vegan and organic skincare products - website
11. Ursula Hart - Children's author and illustrator
12. Alex Johnson - Hand crafted preserves, fudge, cookies and other edibles plus knitted goods
13. Fantastical Fusion - Jo Garfield unique fused glass items from coasters to decorations - website
14. Alan Roberts Photography- a local photographer with over 30 years experience - website
Live Music will be provided by Teesdale Ladies Choir throughout the day from the footplate of our Victorian locomotive 910 in the station building. The music will be provided sessionally and should put you into a Christmas mood.
Accessibility Statement : We have been unable to build our accessible toilets in 2022 and apologise in advance for the lack of fully accessible toilets but there is an access ramp to the building and it is all on one level. There are single small steps into some of the rooms. Blue badge parking is available and our marshalls will direct you. The buffet car is a 1930s 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.
Dog Access: Barras the Station Cat and his kittens 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 accommodated and our volunteers will keep him calm. Please be aware this will be a busy event and nervous dogs may find it stressful. Only assistance dogs are allowed to access the buffet car with their human.
Covid 19 Statement: The station platform is well ventilated and stalls have been positioned using social distancing guidelines Face Coverings are optional and we have plenty of hand sanitising stations. We already have enhanced cleaning procedures in place and will do our upmost to keep you safe during your visit to our historic Victorian Station.
We have also received funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to provide the Elf Hunt and fund organisational costs.
Contact kseonlineshop@gmail.com for further information.