Community Weekend with Swanage Railway

Join Swanage Railway on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th February 2026 for their much loved Community Weekend - a rare chance to peek behind the scenes of a working heritage railway. Over both days, they'll be opening doors that are normally closed to visitors, with plenty to explore across the whole line.

You’ll be able to book onto a range of hands-on experiences, including Guard, Diesel Driver, Signal Box and TTI sessions, plus new activities at the Purbeck Mining Museum. This year also marks 50 years since we began restoring Swanage Station, with a special exhibition and plans to have Beryl, our first locomotive, gleaming for the occasion.

Even without an experience booked, there’s lots to enjoy. Visit our demonstration Signal Box and Museum at Corfe Castle, tour the Mining Museum, learn how our telecoms work, and travel on our steam and diesel-hauled trains.

Dorset residents receive 50% off tickets.

More information and booking details will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you.

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