Rushden Historical Transport Society

Christmas Afternoon Tea
2025-12-21 15:00 (Europe/London) | Buffet Carriage, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Enjoy a festive Christmas Afternoon Tea in our Gresley Buffet Carriage.

Menu includes fresh seasonal sandwiches, homemade scones, a variety of festive cakes & savouries and a delicious dessert

If you have any special dietary requirements please tell us when booking

Book here www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts

Autism & Sensory Friendly Brunch with Santa
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Join us for our Autism & Sensory Friendly Brunch with Santa specially created for children with sensory needs and their family.All tickets include a brunch held on our diesel pacer train and will all get a train ride.All children receive a good quality present.

Shortly after you book we will be in touch to send you a questionnaire about your child(ren) to make your experience with us as enjoyable as possible. Ensure we have your correct email address to receive this.If you have any questions please email administrator@rhts.co.uk

Book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts

Brunch with Santa
2025-12-20 11:00 | Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Join Santa and his Elves on our diesel pacer train for a delicious brunch and a train ride.

Adults and children will have a brunch and all children receive a good quality present from Santa.Please ensure you fill in the questions regarding your child for us to ensure they receive an age appropriate present.

Baby tickets with a present is £6 – we can offer food if needed. If you do not want your baby to have a present they ride for free

If you have any dietary requirements let us know.

Must be pre booked online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts

SOLD OUT - Santa Special
2025-12-13 11:00 - 2025-12-14 16:00 | Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy a ride on our diesel Santa Special followed by a visit to Mr & Mrs Claus in their grotto.

Enjoy a complimentary juice drink and biscuits for children and tea or coffee with a mince pie for adults.

When booking please note that the seating plan is set as tables of 4. For example, seat numbers 1, 2, 3 & 4 are 4 seats around 1 table.

Tickets available now at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts

Evening Christmas Craft Fair
2025-11-27 16:00 - 2025-11-28 20:00 | The Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, England, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Evening Christmas Craft Fair at the Rushden Goods ShedGet into the festive spirit and shop local this Christmas! Join us for a special evening filled with over 40 talented local crafters and small businesses offering a wide range of unique handmade gifts and crafts.

Free entryLimited on-site parking available

Hot food available

Halloween Afternoon Tea
2025-10-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Northamptonshire
Halloween Afternoon Tea

30th October at 3pm

Trick or Treat yourself to a ghoulish Afternoon Tea in our stationary 1930’s Gresley Buffet Carriage.

Please remember to mention any dietary requirements when booking.

Book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts

Halloween Ghost Train
2025-10-25 16:00 - 2025-10-26 18:30 | Heritage Railway, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Are you brave enough to ride the ghost train?

Come along to find out!

Ticket includes a spooky train ride and sweets for children on the train.

Refreshments will be available to purchase from our Buffet Carriage

Suitable for all ages.

Booking online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts

The Soul Train
2025-10-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Goods Shed, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Come along to the Goods Shed and dance the night away to the sound of 1960’s soul with DJ Steve Brown & Phil Attley.Tickets £5 plus booking fee in advance at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts or £6 on the door (subject to availability)For more info email bar@rhts.co.uk

Pacer Driving Experience - SOLD OUT
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00, 2025-06-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Come and drive our class 142 pacer (142084) for approximately one mile.Book your slot for £15 (plus booking fee).

Book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts

FAQsHow long is the line and how long will I spend driving?We have half a mile of track from ‘platform 2’ of our station in central Rushden, terminating at Prospect Avenue. The experience will take you on one return trip to the end of the line and back to the station at Rushden, and will take around 7-10 minutes.Platform 2 is the open air platform with level access adjacent to the foot crossing by the station building.

What restrictions are there on taking part?In order to participate in this experience, you will need to be aged 18 or over, fit to drive, and not attend under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You will be asked to sign a form on arrival confirming that you are eligible to participate.Unfortunately, given the design of the rolling stock, we are not able to offer this experience for wheelchair users, unless they are able to walk unaided onto the train from the platform (up a step) and into the driver’s cab.

If I pay for more than one slot, can I drive more than once?We regret that each participant may only have one trip per weekend, given the interest expressed in the event.If, however, you do wish to have more time and experience driving, then please consider:– attending a future ‘Pacer Driving Experience’ ;or– volunteering with us and being trained as train crew to operate the railway at our numerous events!

Will I be able to have anybody in the cab/on the train with me during the experience?For safety reasons, nobody else will be permitted in the driver’s cab with you whilst the train is moving, other than our experienced driver. No more than two other adults and three children under sixteen may sit in the passenger saloon whilst you’re driving. Please consider making a donation to us for accompanying passengers.In addition, your accompanying passengers must remain seated whilst the train is in motion, but will be permitted to take photographs with you in the driving cab when the train is stationary.

What happens on the day?Please arrive around 10 minutes before your scheduled trip time and make yourself known to railway staff, who will be identifiable by their uniform. They will confirm your name, and ask you to sign a form to say that you are fit to undertake the experience.Please note that we reserve the right to terminate the experience at any time (including before it commences) if our staff believe that it would be unsafe to continue.

What happens if I am late on the day?We will do our best to fit you in, depending on levels of bookings but this cannot be guaranteed. Please aim to arrive in plenty of time and note that our car parking facilities are around a 5 minute walk from the platform – do bear this in mind when you are selecting your time.

Celebrate 200 Years of Modern Railways
2025-09-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Celebrate 200 years of Modern Railways with us this Saturday and come along for a ride on our Pacer and WD Brake Van & Pallet Wagon.

Ticket price is by donation – cash or card.

Times on the poster above.

Tea, coffee & cake will be available to purchase in our Buffet Carriage. It’s also our Beer & Music Fest on the Station Bar.

#Railway200

Oompah Night
2025-09-20 19:30 | The Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, England, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Join us for our annual Oompah Night with the hilarious Bierkeller Schunklers. Please dress up if you can!

Tickets available nearer the time

Model Weekend
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-14 16:00 | Goods Shed, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Join us at Rushden Railway Station and Goods Shed for our annual Model Weekend.

The Goods Shed will be full of a selection of models including running model railways of different types, Lego displays, boats, car and more.

The Buffet Carriage will be open for sandwiches, cakes and tea / coffee.

Museum will be open both day 10.35am – 3.15pm

Train rides throughout the day for an additional charge of £5 per adult and £2.50 per child, or £2.50 per adult and £1 per child if you have a Model Weekend ticket.

Limited on site parking is available. Please use the town centre car parks if possible

RHTS Bar's 40th Birthday Family Day
2025-09-06 12:00 - 23:00 | Station Bar and Station Bar Carriages, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Join us for a day of family fun to celebrate our bar’s 40th birthday!

There will be train rides, animal encounters, facepainting, a mega raffle, sweet cart, children’s games, licensed bar & much more

Free hotdogs available for children (limited availability).

Over the Goods Shed on the same day there will also be the Rushden Market craft fair.

From 7pm we will have Dr Busker performing on the platform.

Cancelled - Teddy Bear Express
2025-08-30 11:00 - 2025-08-31 16:00 | Heritage Railway, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
We’re very sorry to have had to cancel this event due to an unexpected shortage of railway staff. If you have booked tickets Ticketsource will automatically send you a refund.

Bring your favourite teddy to the Station and enjoy a ride on our diesel Pacer train.

Other activities such as a Teddy Bear’s hospital will be available

Refreshments available to purchase from our Buffet Carriage

Pizza, Prosecco & Music on the Platform
2025-08-23 14:00 - 2025-08-24 23:00 | Station Bar and Station Bar Carriages, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Join us on the Station Platform for Pizza and Prosecco!!Tickets include 2 ​glasses of prosecco and 2 slices of pizzaProsecco can be substituted for 1 ale (excluding Leffe) or a draught cider.Choose your pizza as you book – don’t forget to mention any allergiesOpen from 2pm until closeBook online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts or at the Station Bar

Rushden Classic Car Show
2025-08-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Rushden Hall Park, Hall Park, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 9NG, United Kingdom
The Rushden Classic Car Show will be held on Sunday 3rd August 2025 in Hall Park, Rushden.

WE ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR EXHIBITORS

Event Details: There will be over 400 classic cars and a small selection of bikes for you to see, plus 40 local small businesses selling their gifts and crafts.

Hot and cold food will be available to purchase and you can find a bar in the walled garden.

Live music from the Rock – Ola Rockets courtesy of Rushden Town Council

Public entry is by donation on the gates – (We politely suggest a minimum donation of £3 per person or £10 per family)

Public Parking – There is limited parking on site for a £10 donation – this will include your entry cost.

For more info email administrator@rhts.co.uk or call 0300 302 3150

SAUSAGE & CIDER FESTIVAL
2025-07-25 12:00 - 2025-07-27 23:00 | Station Bar and Station Bar Platform, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Come to the Station Bar for our Sausage & Cider Festival.

We will have a great selection of local sausages and real ciders served from one of our station platform carriages.

Shed of Hell
2025-07-05 10:00 - 2025-07-06 18:00 | The Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, England, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
THE SHED OF HELL

Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling weekend filled with iconic horror characters, creepy memorabilia, and everything macabre.

This event promises prime spots for all vendors and attendees alike, ensuring no one gets stuck in the back—Mike Smith, our host and owner of Screaming Skull Enterprises, is dedicated to making this a top-tier experience for all!

The event will also include:

A FULLY STOCKED BAR

LOCAL FAVOURITE FOOD VANS

SPECIAL GUESTS (Many more to follow over the coming months!)

WORLD FAMOUS ARTWORK

AMAZING COSPLAYERS (Why not join in too!)

DATE AND LOCATION: Rushden Goods Shed, July 5th and 6th

VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: Premium spots available for all vendors, ensuring a prime experience with no back-of-the-room placements.

TRAIN RIDES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE OVER ON THE MAIN STATION

Don’t miss out on this horrifyingly fun event. Get ready to face your fears at the Shed of Hell!

!!STANDARD TICKETS & EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!!

www.screamingskull24.co.uk

For more info contact Screaming Skull Enterprises at screamingskull24@mail.com

Donate to Ride
2025-06-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Standard Train ServiceSaturday 3rd – Sunday 4th MayThe Pacer train will be running every 45 mins between the times of 11am and 3.30pm. Booking not required.Tickets Cost – Donation

Pacer Driving Experience
2025-05-24 11:00 - 2025-05-25 16:00, 2025-05-17 11:00 - 2025-05-18 16:00 | Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom

VE Day Picnic on the Platform
2025-05-05 12:00 - 23:00 | Rushden Railway Station, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
VE Day Picnic on the Platform

Bank Holiday Monday 5th May

12pm – 11pm

Bring a picnic (no alcohol please) and join us to celebrate VE Day on the platform. Free entry.

Spring Beer Fest
2025-04-26 12:00 - 2025-04-27 23:00 | Station Bar and Station Bar Carriages, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Come along to the Station Bar for our new Spring Beer Festival.

We’ll have on offer a selection of our favourite beers, and hot food will be available for purchase

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
2025-03-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Buffet Carriage, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Treat Mum to a delicious Afternoon Tea in our 1930’s Gresley Buffet Carriage. Every Mum will receive a gift

Book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts.

Remember to mention any dietary requirement when booking.

Rushden Market
2025-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | The Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, England, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Higham & Rushden Markets are back with another fantastic craft fair.

There will be craft stalls, small business and charity stalls, food and drink, treats, gifts and more. Another amazing collection of makers and traders and not to be missed

Hot food available to purchase

STATION BAR COMMITTEE MEETING - DECEMBER
2024-12-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Station Bar Carriages, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Regular monthly meeting every second Tuesday for Station Bar Committe members and invited guests.

STATION BAR COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER
2024-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Station Bar Carriages, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom

Autumn Wedding Fair
2024-10-13 11:00 - 15:00 | The Rushden Goods Shed, John Clark Way, Rushden, England, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
Congratulations on your engagement!

It’s an exciting time and there’s lots to think about, which is where we come in! Packed with a range of wedding suppliers from across Northamptonshire (and beyond!), our Autumn Wedding Fair is a great place for your wedding planning!

Whether you know exactly what you want or need some inspiration, our exhibitors will have plenty of ideas, suggestions, advice and top tips to help you plan your perfect day.

Confirmed Exhibitors include:

NSY Designs

Marcus Clarke Photography

Wedding Wheels of Northampton

Full Circle Celebrations

Jodie Gearing Bespoke Jewellery Design

Perfectly Matched Venue Styling

Tina B Beauty

Your Travel Wish

Jan’s Floral Boutique

Southern Belle Celebrants

WoollyWoods

N&SB Music – Acoustic Duo

MWD Catering

Drew Webb Photography & Film

Art Creations by Lisa

I Bake Sins Not Tragedies

Prime Focus Photography

Starfish Selfies

Love and Loved Bridal

Four Paws and A Wedding

This Is Us Visual Production

Gem Wright Photography and Film

Your Big Day Events

Lincoln Noel – The Maestro

Events Creche

The Moody Mare

Rose Tinted Live

Standing In The Wings

RHTS

Book your FREE ticket online now at www.ticketsource.co.uk/rhts

Wedding Supplier? Please email: weddings@standinginthewings.co.uk for more information about joining us!

STATION BAR COMMITTEE MEETING - OCTOBER
2024-10-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Station Bar Carriages, Station Approach, RUSHDEN, Northamptonshire, NN10 0AW, United Kingdom
