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TUGS Day

Midland Railway Butterley · RipleySat 17 October 202611:00
Zug TUGS character model in a display tray in front of Midland Railway-Butterley red stock
OCT 202617SAT
Courtesy of TUGS Day
Ten Cents TUGS character model displayed in a wooden case

DATES

Sat 17 October 2026

TIMES

11:00

PRICE

from £10

BEST FOR

Ages 3+

See original TUGS character models and props, then ride heritage trains on Timetable B - Spot The TUGS trail and colouring included.

Kids view original TUGS character models, production props and merchandise from the 1988/1989 series, then join Spot The TUGS trail and colouring. Ticket also covers heritage train rides (Timetable B diesel multiple unit), model railways, garden railway, road transport display, stationary powerhouse, West Shed Experience, Victorian Railway Church and play area. Narrow gauge is an extra fare. Saturday 17 October 2026: trains leave Butterley at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:15 and 15:15; last train from Swanwick at 16:00. TUGS display closes 15:30 - arrive 30 minutes before your train, and skip the 15:15 if you want time on site. Child 3-15 from £10; Adult £18; Senior £17; Family 2A&3C £46; Under 3 free. Access from Butterley Station only with free parking. Pre-booking advised.

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