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
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
20 June 2009 with Nelson Peach
Traditional and American folk music.
Saturday
4 July 2009 with Full Circle Folk Club
Blues,
folk Irish and country music.
Saturday
18 July 2009 with Britannia Blue Grass Band
Traditional bluegrass, with a touch of Hank Williams country music.
Saturday
1 August with Shake the Roots
Acoustic roots music, country, blues, bluegrass and rock 'n' roll.
Saturday
15 August 2009 with Lymm Folk Club
Traditional folk club music with an entertaining mix of instrumental
and vocals.
Saturday
5 September 2009 with Merseybillies
A popular band from Liverpool,
playing bluegrass music.
Saturday
19 September 2009 with Espionage
Bluegrass, country and old time music.
For up-to-date information on the Manchester Folk Trains, call (0161) 244 1880 (24 hours) or (01663) 746377.
Sheffield to Edale Folk Train
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
23 June 2009 with Sheffield City Morris
A highly entertaining combination of music, dance song and stories.
Tuesday
28 July 2009 with Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers
A highly varied and entertaining programme of music, song, dance and traditional
drama.
Tuesday 25 August
2009 with Treebeard
Most frequently requested band on the folk train, playing an eclectic mix
of folk, pop, country and their own self penned songs.
Tuesday 22 September
2009 with Wholesome Fish
Celtic, gypsy, cajun, boogie-blues and punk make for a distinctive and powerful
sound.
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
23 July 2009 with Tap the Barrel
Lancashire, Irish and comedy folk music.
Thursday
27 August 2009 with Shamrock Ramblers
Playing traditional Irish music at its best.
Thursday
24 September 2009 with Reckless Elbow
Folk music played with a Celtic edge.
| Manchester to Hathersage | Sheffield to Edale 'Edale Rambler' | Manchester to Glossop |
| 20 June | 23 June | 23 July |
| 4 July | 28 July | 27 August |
| 18 July | 25 August | 24 September |
| 1 August | 22 September | |
| 15 August | ||
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| 19 September |
This page was last updated 09-Jun-2009
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