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Ruffle the Rail Dog

Easter holiday steam trains and childrens activities.

Join us during the Easter School Holidays for a Family event with Steam Train rides, Storytelling and a Treasure Hunt. Bring the whole family. Kids go for a Quid and Dogs travel for free! Wednesday 27th March 2024 Thursday 28th March 2024 Tuesday 2nd April 2024 Wednesday 3rd April 2024 Thursday 4th April 2024

Kids for a Quid

Up to 3 children aged 3 - 15 can travel for £1 each with an adult runabout ticket holder

Performances with Ruffle...

Meet Rachel Greaves, the author and illustrator of "Ruffle the Rail Dog" in "Ruffle's Den", inside the marquee at Quorn & Woodhouse Station. Ruffle will be performing with his puppet friends in his den, inside the marquee at Quorn & Woodhouse at 11.20am, 1.20pm and 2.20pm each day. Bring your dogs too!

Ruffle's trail and Treasure Hunt along the line

Collect your Activity Pack from the station before you get on the train and watch out for the clues to Ruffle's Trail along the line. At Loughborough Central, there is a Treasure Hunt to help Ruffle to find the things that he needs to go on holiday.

Explore Our Itineraries

Explore our itineraries and start your adventure from any of our stations! Your train ticket allows you to travel on any of our trains for the day. You are not restricted to following these itineraries, but it is designed to allow you to get the most out of your day with us.

Visit Us By Bus!

Hop on board! Under 16s in Leicestershire can enjoy free bus travel this Easter.

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