Barrow Hill Roundhouse presents A Celebration of 200 Years of the Railway
Celebrating 200 years of the Railway with a star-studded line up of locomotives from the steam and diesel/electric eras.
Starring the world-famous A3 60103 “Flying Scotsman” courtesy of the National Railway Museum.
Also starring Class 55 “Deltic” and LMS 3F “Jinty” 16440 and many other locomotive exhibits.
Train rides, trade stands, food and drink, free parking and much more.
”Flying Scotsman” will be on display on Friday 10th October, allowing visitors to get up close to this iconic locomotive. On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October, “Flying Scotsman” will be hauling trains on the Springwell branch line.
Tickets are on sale now from Seetickets https://www.seetickets.com/event/barrow-hill-presents-a-celebration-of-200-years-of-railways/barrow-hill-roundhouse/3457337
Please note that children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
For group bookings of 20 people or more, please email enquiries@barrowhill.org.uk.
We are proud to announce that the Gala will also be the venue for the World Premiere of “I am George Stephenson”, a play created by the young people of Graves Youth Theatre in Sheffield and Paul Whitfield
A humorous look at the life and achievements of railway pioneer, George Stephenson, the play has been devised using letters, newspaper articles and other historical sources. Enjoy the imaginative physical storytelling the young people have employed to share George Stephenson’s story as part of the Railway 200 celebrations.
There will be two performances at 2pm and 3pm on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025. There is no additional fee for visitors to watch these performances. However, seat reservations are compulsory and should be reserved alongside entry tickets purchased from Seetickets.
Tickets – Advance*
| Friday 10th October | Adult | £22.00 |
| Child (3-15 years, under 3 free) | £11.00 | |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £60.50 | |
| Saturday 11th October & Sunday 12th October | Adult | £26.00 |
| Child (3-15 years, under 3 free) | £14.00 | |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £73.00 |
*Booking fee payable
Tickets – On The Day
| Friday 10th October | Adult | £26.00 |
| Child (3-15 years, under 3 free) | £13.00 | |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £69.00 | |
| Saturday 11th October & Sunday 12th October | Adult | £30.00 |
| Child (3-15 years, under 3 free) | £16.00 | |
| Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) | £80.00 |
