Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway

02/09/2026

Family Fun Day this Saturday 5th Sept
There will be:
🛍 Craft Fair in The Rushden Goods Shed
🐞 Chris's Animal Encounters
🖌 Emesska Face Painting
🍻 Mini beer fest in Rushden station social club and ale bar
🚂 Train rides - pay a donation to ride
🌭 FREE hot dogs for kids in our Buffet Carriage (while stocks last)
🖍 Games and colouring tables
☕️ Hot and cold food & drink available to buy
🚃 Our museum will be open
👨 Men's health talks with Mabel Blades

And the best bit… FREE ENTRY! 🎉

Bring the family along and join us for a fun-filled day at the station. We’d love to see you! ❤️

02/09/2026

Train rides during the Family Fun Day on Saturday will be at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm.
Ticket price - Pay a donation to ride 😀🚆

01/09/2026

Family Fun Day this Saturday 5th Sept.
There will be something for everyone! Take a read and see what we have planned
In The Rushden Goods Shed - 11am–4pm
🛍️Craft fair
🐾 Chris's Animal Encounters
💙 Mabel Blades will be here to talk about men’s health - come along and have a chat!
🖌🎨 Facepainting

Rushden station social club and ale bar opens from 12pm with a mini beer fest! 🍺

There will also be:
🚂 Train rides
🌭 FREE hot dogs for kids in our Buffet Carriage (while stocks last)
🖍 Games and colouring tables
☕️ Hot and cold food & drink available to buy
🚃 Our museum will be open

And the best bit… FREE ENTRY! 🎉

Bring the family along and join us for a fun-filled day at the station. We’d love to see you! ❤️

30/08/2026

Family Fun Day next Saturday 5th Sept
Celebrate our bar's birthday with us, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

The Rushden Goods Shed - 11am–4pm
🛍️Craft fair
🐾 Animal encounters
💙 Mabel Blades will be here to talk about men’s health - come along and have a chat!

Station Bar opens from 12pm with a mini beer fest! 🍺

Plus, there’ll be train rides, refreshments, and free hot dogs for kids in our Buffet Carriage, games and more!

And the best bit… FREE ENTRY! 🎉

Bring the family along and join us for a fun-filled day at the station. We’d love to see you! ❤️

30/08/2026

Sausage & Cider Fest this bank holiday weekend at Rushden Station's Bar.
Rain or shine, we are in for an unforgettable feast of incredible flavors, fantastic vibes, and epic memories on the Station platform.

29/08/2026

27/08/2026

The Sausage & Cider Fest lineup for this weekend is officially here, and it looks absolutely spectacular! Rain or shine, we are in for an unforgettable feast of incredible flavors, fantastic vibes, and epic memories on the Station platform. Entry is completely free, and the party hits a whole new level on Saturday night with brilliant live music from Brian J starting at 8 pm! Get ready to eat, drink, dance, and celebrate!

24/08/2026

We have some spaces available for stallholders our Family Fun Day on 5th September.
It'll be a great day with train rides, animal encounters, craft fair, mini beer fest and more!
Parking on site and children receive a free hot dog from our Buffet Carriage (while stocks last)
For more info email [email protected]

24/08/2026

Our 50/50 Auction is taking place on Sunday 13th September at The Rushden Goods Shed from 9am

Why not have a sort through your cupboards, loft or garage and see if there’s anything you’d like to sell? You receive 50% of the sale price, while the remaining 50% is shared between three local charities - Rushden Museum Friends , CANDO Care and ourselves The Rushden Historical Transport Society

Or simply pop the date in your diary, come along, and you might just pick up a bargain or two!

Refreshments will be available to purchase, and free parking on site