Waggonways and Railways – a guided walk in Middleton Park
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (21 June 2026) exploring the Waggonways and Railways within the park. Middleton Park is the home of the historic Middleton Colliery – supplying Leeds with coal from the early 1600s. In the early 1750s
How Middleton Railway is helping repair canal lock gates
Yorkshire’s historic canals and railways – both dating back to the Industrial Revolution – are working in partnership to continue a centuries-old canal maintenance practice known as ‘ashing up’. The Canal & River Trust (CRT) is collaborating with Keighley Worth Valley Railway, Embsay and Bolton Abbey Railway, and most recently
Middleton Railway’s Community Day
Middleton Railway will hold its annual Community Day on Saturday 18 April 2026 at its Moor Road base in Hunslet. This is a great opportunity for local groups to share their activities with the public and recruit new volunteers to help run things. Last year groups such as the Friends
Middleton railway wins national railway award
The Middleton Railway has won the prestigious Innovation Award presented by the Heritage Railway Association, the trade body for all heritage railways in the UK. The railway has pioneered the role of Almoner, someone dedicated to looking after the welfare of members who for many reasons including health, age and
Middleton Railway shortlisted for National Railway Awards
The Middleton Railway is delighted to have been shortlisted for two awards by the Heritage Railway Association, the trade body for all heritage railways in the UK. The railway has pioneered the role of Almoner, someone dedicated to looking after the welfare of members who for many reasons including health,
All aboard the Santa Specials at Middleton Railway
Bookings are open, and selling fast, for the ever popular Santa Specials at Middleton Railway. The railway is currently closed during November as it prepares for Santa’s arrival. The Santa Special Trains start running on Sunday 6 December. Each child aged up to 10 years inclusive for whom a fare
Awards galore for South Leeds gardeners at Yorkshire in Bloom
Beeston in Bloom led the charge for South Leeds at the Yorkshire in Bloom awards last week (25 September 2025), winning their fifth straight Gold medal. Competing in the Urban Community class, the judges described the group as “rich with art, plants, community and talent.” They were impressed by the
Brownies and Guides take on heritage Railway Challenge at Middleton
On Wednesday (25 June 2025) 51st Leeds Rainbows and Brownies visited Middleton Railway as part of the North East England Railway Challenge celebrating 200 years of steam rail. The volunteer staff looked after the girls very well and produced a workbook with lots of information and illustration and things to
Guided Walk : More Than 200 Years of Railways in Middleton
The Friends of Middleton Park are hosting a free guided walk in Middleton Park on Sunday (15 June 2025) exploring the history of railways in the park. Events across the country celebrate 200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway this year. While Locomotion was making its debut, steam locos