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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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SUMMARY:Race The Train
DESCRIPTION:(Booking open Now) \nRace The Train\nA running event with a difference. Can you complete the 5km run between Wootton and Havenstreet faster than our steam train? Whether you’re a seasoned runner\, a parkrun plodder\, or an active family\, this promises to be an event to remember. \n  \n   \n  \nMeet at Havenstreet station for registration\, then catch the train down the line to Wootton station. The locomotive’s whistle\, signals the start of the race for both train and runners. The 5km route takes you through Wootton\, then on a woodland trail back to Havenstreet station. Can you make it back before the train (which will steam to the end of the line at Smallbrook Junction and back)? \nEntry: £15 Adults\, £10 Under 18s\, includes train journey and medal for all runners. Ample free parking at Havenstreet. Runners in race 1 are welcome to ride on the second train (and vice versa). \nNon-running supporters can join the train: £10 Adults £5 Under 18s. \n \n\nRace 1: Aimed at keen runners aged 16+\nRegistration: 09:15 – 10:10 \nTrain departs: 10:15 \nRace starts: 10:30 \n\nRace 2: All ages and abilities welcome\nRegistration: 10:15 – 11:20 \nTrain departs: 11:25 \nRace starts: 11:40 \n\n  \nRoute Map\nClick ‘Full Version’ to view \n \n  \n\n  \nTrain Timetable\nRace The Train TimetableHavenstreet depart 10:15 11:25 Wootton arrive 10:21 11:31 depart 10:30 11:40 Havenstreet arrive - - depart - - Smallbrook Junction arrive 10:47 11:57 depart 10:54 12:06 Havenstreet arrive 11:05 12:17 Trains stop at Ashey on request
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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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SUMMARY:The Grand Car Boot Sale
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE BE AWARE**\nTHIS EVENT WILL BE WEATHER DEPENDANT\n\nJoin us for the Grand Car Boot Sale at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway \nAlso on this weekend Beer & Steam 10th & 11th October with FREE ENTRY \nChoose your next treasure at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Grand Car Boot Sale! \nIt’s more than just a clear-out; it’s a nostalgic morning out where the smell of steam and the promise of a bargain fill the air. \nSaturday 12th September – 9.30am – 1pm \nSellers Gates open at 08.30am \nCost £5 for Cars Booked in advance and Vans £8 Booked in advance \nTo book a pitch please Email lizt@iwsteamrailway.co.uk \nOn the day Cars £8 Vans £10 \nFamily & Dog Friendly: With plenty of open space\, it’s a great way to spend a family morning—and yes\, four-legged bargain hunters are welcome on short leads. \nMake a Day of It: Once you’ve secured your loot\, you can board one of the beautifully restored Victorian or Edwardian carriages for a ten-mile round trip through the stunning Island countryside. \nTrain tickets can be purchased here
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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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SUMMARY:Beer & Steam
DESCRIPTION:Beer & Steam – Free entry\n \nHead to our Autumn beer festival for a celebration of beer and steam. \nChoose from a huge selection of real ales\, there are even a few ciders for those with a sweeter tooth. You’ll have the opportunity to try local brews from Goddards alongside ales from across the country. \nBeer and Steam Beer list below \n \nLive Music at Havenstreet Station every day 1pm – 4pm \nSaturday 10th October 2 Bit\nSunday 11th October JC & Angelina \n     \nEntry to the festival is FREE; the bar opens from 11am until 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. If you wish to board the steam train\, usual operating day fares apply. \nThe Ashey Arms will be open for train travellers as a stop off on route with a small selection of Ales at Ashey Station. \n \nTickets\n \n3rd class tickets offer unlimited journeys on the line. Book online for the best value. 1st class tickets are also available. \nWootton / Smallbrook – Havenstreet return tickets – For this event\, return tickets between Wootton or Smallbrook and Havenstreet are available – £10 per adult. These tickets are ideal if you are arriving by bus at Wootton station or Island Line Train into Smallbrook and want to travel to the Festival at Havenstreet – on sale from the booking office at Wootton and Smallbrook only. \nFree admission to Havenstreet station and the Beer & Steam festival. \n  \nTrain Timetable\nGreen Timetable 2026Havenstreet depart 10:15 11:33 12:49 14:52 Wootton arrive 10:21 11:39 12:55 14:58 depart 10:30 11:48 13:04 15:07 Havenstreet arrive 10:36 11:54 13:10 15:13 depart 10:44 12:10 14:07 15:22 Smallbrook Junction arrive 10:55 12:21 14:18 15:33 depart 11:15 12:31 14:28 15:43 Havenstreet arrive 11:26 12:42 14:39 15:54 Trains stop at Ashey on request. Scroll------>> \nTravel to the festival: leave the car at home and travel on Island Line from Ryde\, Brading\, Sandown or Shanklin\, connecting with steam trains at Smallbrook Junction. \nAlternatively\, there are regular buses to Wootton station from Ryde and Newport\, with onward connections to the rest of the Island. \nDirect Bus Service to Havenstreet Station\nWe are delighted to welcome the new route 33 bus service which starts on Sunday 27th September\nThis new route will:\n\nConnect Newport and Ryde via Havenstreet and Haylands.\nRun 7 days a week\, 364 days a year.\nOperate 3 return journeys on Monday to Friday schooldays.\nOperate 5 return journeys at weekends\, in school holidays and on public holidays\, thanks to support from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.\n\nFor the bus timetable please visit: www.islandbuses.info/introducing-route-33\n  \n   
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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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SUMMARY:Witches\, Wands & Whistles
DESCRIPTION:Kids Go FREE on the Spooky Train Ride\n\n*Up to 3 children go free with every full price Adult ticket purchased \nWitches\, Wands & Whistles 17 – 31 October 2026\n\n \nA SPOOKTACULAR HALF TERM AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY! \nThis October\, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is going all out for Halloween!\nFor half term\, Havenstreet will be transformed into a spooky steam railway\, packed with witches\, wizards\, magic\, creepy characters and plenty of Halloween surprises. \nCome along\, explore the spooky railway\, enjoy live entertainment\, get creative and soak up the Halloween atmosphere.\nBut there’s one experience you absolutely won’t want to miss… \nALL ABOARD THE HALLOWEEN EXPRESS! THE SCARIEST TRAIN RIDE OF THE YEAR! \n\nClimb aboard if you dare and set off through the Isle of Wight countryside\, where Halloween surprises await around every corner…\nKeep your eyes peeled as you travel through the countryside and look out for our spooky Halloween displays along the route.\nCan you spot them all? \nAnd that’s not all…THE TRAIN ITSELF HAS HAD A HALLOWEEN MAKEOVER!\nOur heritage carriages will be dressed for the occasion\, with spooky surprises waiting for you along the way.\nBoth ends of the railway will be getting into the Halloween spirit\, so the adventure begins as soon as you arrive.\nThis isn’t just a train ride. – It’s a Halloween adventure on the rails! \n🎃THE GREAT HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH🎃 \nChoose your perfect pumpkin! Our huge pumpkin patch field is a must visit! Grab your very own wheelbarrow and head out into the pumpkin field to find the perfect pumpkin. Whether you’re looking for a tiny pumpkin for your bedroom window or the biggest\, most magnificent pumpkin you can find… THE CHOICE IS YOURS! \nPumpkins are priced according to size. Once you’ve found your perfect pumpkin\, bring it along to our FREE pumpkin carving station\, where you can get creative and turn it into your very own Halloween masterpiece. \nFREE PUMPKIN CARVING! We’ve got the decorations and carving materials covered\, so all you need to bring is your imagination!\nPick it. Carve it. Decorate it. Take it home! \nPumpkins are charged separately according to size. Carving station subject to availability and capacity. \n \nWITCHES\, WIZARDS & HALLOWEEN MAGIC Havenstreet is going to be bursting with spooky entertainment throughout the half term. \nLIVE PERFORMANCES Enjoy live performances throughout the day as our Halloween characters bring the railway to life. \nMAGIC WIZARD Prepare to be amazed as our resident wizard performs tricks\, illusions and magical mischief. \nCIRCUS SKILL WORKSHOPS Fancy yourself as a circus performer? Have a go at juggling\, balancing and mastering some amazing circus skills in our fun\, family-friendly workshops. \nPOTION MAKING Mix\, bubble and brew your very own magical concoction! \nHUGE BUBBLE DISPLAYS Prepare to be mesmerised by spectacular giant bubbles! \nSCARY STILT WALKERS Look up! Our spooky stilt-walking characters will be roaming the site\, surprising visitors and adding a seriously creepy atmosphere to your Halloween adventure \nGET CREATIVE IN THE CRAFT MARQUEE Fancy making something spooky to take home? Head to our craft marquee and get stuck into a whole host of Halloween creations. \nMAKE YOUR OWN: WITCHES’ BROOMSTICK Create your very own magical mode of transport. \nMAGIC WAND Every witch and wizard needs one! \nSPOOKY CAKE CREATION Decorate your own spooky cake creation and make something almost too good to eat! \nEntry to the Halloween fun is completely FREE! Craft activities & Spooky train tickets are available for an additional charge. \nTrain tickets include a small pumpkin from the pumpkin patch + Goody bags for children within your ticket prices\, containing a Halloween activity sheet\, keep count of the spooky sights you discover and enter for your chance to WIN A FAMILY RETURN TICKET to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway! \nTrain Timetable\nGreen Timetable 2026Havenstreet depart 10:15 11:33 12:49 14:52 Wootton arrive 10:21 11:39 12:55 14:58 depart 10:30 11:48 13:04 15:07 Havenstreet arrive 10:36 11:54 13:10 15:13 depart 10:44 12:10 14:07 15:22 Smallbrook Junction arrive 10:55 12:21 14:18 15:33 depart 11:15 12:31 14:28 15:43 Havenstreet arrive 11:26 12:42 14:39 15:54 Trains stop at Ashey on request. Scroll------>>\nTickets\nTHE HALLOWEEN TRAIN RIDE MAKE SURE YOU BOOK YOUR TICKETS! \nWhile entry to site is free\, the spooky train ride is a separate ticketed experience. \n3RD CLASS Adults: £26 online / £29.50 at the gate Includes up to 3 children FREE\nChildren aged 5–17: £10 online / £11 at the gate\nUnder 5s: FREE \n1ST CLASS Adults: £39 online / £43.50 at the gate Includes up to 3 children FREE\nChildren aged 5–17: £15 online / £16.50 at the gate\nUnder 5s: FREE \nKids Go FREE on the Spooky Train Ride\n \n*Up to 3 children go free with every full price Adult ticket purchased \nDirect Bus Service to Havenstreet Station\nWe are delighted to welcome the new route 33 bus service which starts on Sunday 27th September\nThis new route will:\n\nConnect Newport and Ryde via Havenstreet and Haylands.\nRun 7 days a week\, 364 days a year.\nOperate 3 return journeys on Monday to Friday schooldays.\nOperate 5 return journeys at weekends\, in school holidays and on public holidays\, thanks to support from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.\n\nFor the bus timetable please visit: www.islandbuses.info/introducing-route-33\n 
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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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SUMMARY:Trains Running - Book Tickets
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:Shunt Fest with Dark Ales Festival
DESCRIPTION:Shunt Fest and Dark Ales Festival – Free Entry\n \nStep back in time and witness the heavy lifters\, hard workers\, and quiet workhorses of the tracks.\nOn the 7th and 8th of November\, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway proudly hosts Shunt Fest—a weekend dedicated\nentirely to celebrating the unsung heroes of Britain’s railways: the shunters. \nAs well as our Shunters\, enjoy a pint at our dark ales festival\, featuring a fantastic selection of rich\, seasonal brews.\nmaking it the perfect weekend of heritage rail\, great beers\, and entertainment. \n  \nWhile the mainline locomotives historically stole the glamour and the headlines\, it was the humble shunter that\nkept the nation moving. These compact but incredibly powerful engines spent decades sorting wagons\,\nassembling trains\, and ensuring the smooth flow of Britain’s industrial rail network.\nShunt Fest shines a well-deserved spotlight on these industrial giants. \n  \nOver two days\, visitors will get an up-close look at the railway’s resident fleet of vintage diesel shunters as they\nshowcase their strength and agility. With the rare opportunity to see these small but mighty engines operating\ntogether\, this event offers an immersive look at the grit and precision of traditional railway operations. \n  \nDark Ale List – Dark Ale Festival 2026\nAt Havenstreet Station\, The Whistle Stop Café is thrilled to host our annual Dark Ales Festival\, showcasing a\nspecially curated selection of rich\, robust winter brews. Whether you are a connoisseur of classic stouts or looking\nto discover a new favourite porter\, we have the perfect pint waiting for you. Escape the chill\, sit back by the\ncomforting glow of our roaring log burner\, and soak in the atmosphere. It is the ultimate way to spend\na cosy winter afternoon with great drinks\, and fantastic company. \nLocomotives\n*All Locomotives subject to availability\nSpecial Guest 03 Class in British Rail Livery\nClass 03 Clive\nClass 05 Nuclear Fred\nArmy 235 Up close in the Station Yard\nClass 03 No D2059 \nEnjoy brake van rides behind the diesels\, get up close to our shunters in the yard with cab access\,\nSee our workshops with open behind the scenes tours and see our shunters in action! \nEntry to Havenstreet station site for Shunt Fest and Dark Ales Festival is free. \nTrain tickets are available in advance by clicking the book tickets link below and on the day at the Havenstreet\nbooking office. KIDS GO FREE ON THE TRAIN!\nUp to 3 children go free with every full priced adult ticket* \n \nDirect Bus Service to Havenstreet Station\n\nWe are delighted to welcome the new route 33 bus service which starts on Sunday 27th September\nThis new route will:\nConnect Newport and Ryde via Havenstreet and Haylands.\nRun 7 days a week\, 364 days a year.\nOperate 3 return journeys on Monday to Friday schooldays.\nOperate 5 return journeys at weekends\, in school holidays and on public holidays\, thanks to support from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.\nFor the bus timetable please visit: www.islandbuses.info/introducing-route-33 \nOpening times for Shunt Fest and the Dark Ales Festival will be: \nHavenstreet Station\n9.30am to 5.30pm \nDark Ales Bar\n11.00am to 5.30pm \nTrain Story Discovery Centre (Please note some of Train Story may not be accessible due to Santa Specials prep)\n11am to 4.15pm (Last admission 3.45pm) \nThe Whistle Stop Café\n9.30am to 5.30pm \nRestaurant\n11.00am to 4.00pm \nThe Railway Shop\n10.00am to 5.00pm \n  \nTrain Timetables\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/event/shunt-fest/
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