Sat, 05 Aug
|The Story Train, Stanhope Station
Weardale Wordfest Children's Book Day
Expect lots of fun-packed activities on the Story Train! Go on a very special ride with Darly the Magical History Train and his creator, Peter Barron. Unearth some astonishing tall tales and make your own amazing poems and stories with Victoria Downes and Geri Poole, have fun with story gatherers
Time & Location
05 Aug 2023, 10:00 – 06 Aug 2023, 15:00
The Story Train, Stanhope Station, Station St, Tow Law, Stanhope, Bishop Auckland DL13 2YS, UK
About the Event
We are delighted to be hosting Weardale WordFest’s Children’s Book Day on The Story Train!
Saturday 5 August 10-3pm - free entry! No need to book*
Expect lots of fun-packed activities on the Story Train! Go on a very special ride with Darly the Magical History Train and his creator, Peter Barron*.
Unearth some astonishing tall tales and make your own amazing poems and stories with Victoria Downes and Geri Poole, have fun with story gatherers Stella and Hector and Becki Ashton.
And, of course, you can buy some fabulous books, visit the station café or even go on a real train ride!
*Events on the station or the Story Train are free, there is no need to book, just turn up – but normal train fares apply for a seat on the Magical History Train, and booking is essential. (Kids go for a Quid!). This will be on a scheduled train, 13.00 hours from Stanhope Railway Station to Wolsingham and back. You can find information about the Weardale Railway, train times, prices etc. on their website www.weardale-railway.org.uk
More details https://weardalewordfest.com/book-fair