The Folk Trains take you on a musical journey as you travel through the Peak District countryside. Our talented musicians play on the train, then everyone alights to visit a local hostelry and enjoy a further session from the band.
The Edale Rambler Folk Train has been running for ten years and takes music lovers from the centre of Sheffield to the glorious vale of Edale, while the Manchester to Hathersage folk train takes you along the Hope Valley Line to the village of Hathersage.
We also have the Glossop Folk Train, which entertains travellers on its journey from Manchester to the historic town of Glossop.
"What a thoroughly enjoyable day out. And what a rest way to spend a sunny Saturday in June. the music was great, the scenic journey was gorgeous, the pub food was excellent, and more music on the way home! I am now on the mailing list, and look forward to sharing this experience again. Many thanks." JQ of Bury
"I very much enjoyed the Folk Train. We were going for a walk from Hope and the Folk Train was a lovely surprise and got us off to a very good start. I would love to come again and go to the pub to hear all the music next time." CM of Manchester.
Hope Valley Line Folk Train
The Hope Valley Trains have proved a consistent success since their introduction ten years ago, which sometimes means there is limited seating capacity in the carriage with the band. Please don't expect a formal concert - just enjoy the Folk Train for the fantastic experience it is …..!
The Folk Trains run from Manchester to Hathersage and Sheffield to Edale. (See below).
Manchester
- Hathersage Folk Train
Due to emergency engineering work on 3rd July the 11.45 Manchester-Sheffield will be diverted to run via Stockport. It will leave Piccadilly at 11.42, 3 minutes early and run non-stop to Chinley which it will leave at the published time and then go on to Edale.
Train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1145 calling at all stations from Reddish North to Hathersage. The band plays at the Little John Hotel, Hathersage. Return on the 1432 train from Hathersage, calling at all the same stations, except Strines, arriving at Manchester Piccadilly at 1532.
Saturday 7th August Lymm Folk Club performing traditional folk club music with a mix of instrumental and vocals.
Saturday 21st August with Nelson Peach playing traditional English and American folk music.
Saturday 4th September Lamplighters will play their eclectic selection of English and various other countries’ folk music.
Saturday 18th September Acoustak, this popular group from Northwich will play Folk, Country and Classic Pop.
For up-to-date information on the Manchester Folk Trains, call (0161) 244 1880 (24 hours) or (01663) 746377.
The Folk Trains are renowned amongst local music lovers and costs no more than an ordinary train ticket. Our enthusiastic musicians play on the train, and at Edale everyone alights to visit The Rambler, the pub next to the station, where the music session continues.
The Folk Train departs from Sheffield (platform 2c) at 1914 calling at all stations to Edale. The band plays at the Rambler Inn, Edale. We return on the 2128 train from Edale, calling at all stations to Sheffield, arriving there at 2203.
Tuesday 27th July with our old friends Bellaroots. We can expect foot-stomping rhythms from the swamps of Louisiana, addictive to listen to and irresistible to dance to - they really do get them dancing in the aisles!
Tuesday 24 August The New Orleans Strollers play traditional music with a difference! The Strollers last appeared over two years ago and gave us a fantastic evening. Fingers crossed for good weather so that we can enjoy, al fresco, Jazz on a Summer’s Evening.
Tuesday 28 September with Crazy Crow. These fine musicians play mostly Irish music on Uilleann pipes, whistles, fiddle, flute, mandolin and guitar, with sensitive vocals from Julie Fotheringham.
All Sheffield artists are subject to confirmation. For the latest information visit www.folktrain.org.uk , ring the Events Line on (0161) 244 1880 or contact Gerry on (0114) 266 9532.
Our talented musicians play on the train, and at Glossop where everyone alights to visit Glossop Labour Club for liquid refreshment and a further session from the band. The Club is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is no charge for the event - just the price of your ordinary train or Wayfarer ticket.
Train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1848, calling at all stations except Ardwick to Glossop. The band play at Glossop Labour Club, Glossop before returning on the 2139 train from Glossop, calling at all the same stops, arriving at Manchester Piccadilly at 2212.
Thursday 26th August with Full Circle Folk Club playing their mix of Blues, Folk, Irish and Country music.
Thursday 23rd September with Espionage playing Bluegrass, Country and Old Time music.
Manchester to New Mills Folk Train departs Manchester Piccadilly at 1852, calling at all stations to New Mills Newtown. The band will play at the Rock Pub. Return on the 2150 from Newtown.
Friday 17th September with Serious Sam Barrett and David Broad.
| Manchester to Hathersage | Sheffield to Edale 'Edale Rambler' | Manchester to Glossop | Manchester to New Mills |
| 7th August | 27th July | 26th August | 17th September |
| 21st August | 24 August | 23rd September | |
| 4th September | 28 September | ||
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