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The next tyne valley folk train is Sunday 21st April 2024 Departs 11:55 Newcastle Central to bardon mill. returns 16:29 to newcastle

Get on board the Folk Train!

 It runs a few times each year from Newcastle Central station and each one is not to be missed.
Imagine a lively folk music session while travelling by a train through the gorgeous scenery of the Tyne Valley to a cosy village pub in Bardon Mill
Join in with traditional – and some more modern – tunes and songs performed by excellent local musicians.

You can also take part in our other events like our popular FolknFell music weekend, with an opportunity for some fell walking too. Alternatively, why not attend an occasional gig or a “Day of Music” combining workshops, session playing and a concert?

Click here for more details about the Folk Train.

Or click here if you want to find out more about our FolknFell events

Freya and Dave

TVFT was launched within Festival of the North East 2013. Supported by Tyne Valley Community Rail Partnership and the host pub – The Bowes Hotel.