Gan' Canny Gala 2025 at Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
Difficulty
easy
Duration
All day events
Fitness Level
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels as the activity involves riding trains and light walking
Overview
Step into the industrial past of Northeast England at Tanfield Railway’s Gan' Canny Gala 2025. Experience running steam and diesel locomotives on authentic colliery tracks in historic Gateshead.
Gan' Canny Gala 2025
For all ages! • Book online to save 10% • Explore our working collection of locos and trains!
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About This Adventure
Duration: All day from 19th to 20th October
About
Anything that can run, will run! Join us for our end of season Gan Canny Gala the perfect send-off to Tanfield Railway’s main operating season and the conclusion of our #Tanfield300 celebrations. On the 18th and 19th October 2025. All of our operational home fleet steam locomotives will be in service hauling various trains and rolling stock… there’ll also be the appearance of some of our diesel locomotives too!
An intensive timetable will be in operation allowing visitors to travel behind our amazing collection of historic industrial locomotives! Experience how coal miners went to work on board our colliery passenger trains, watch coal waggon shunting in Marley Hill yard, and see our demonstration coal and freight trains recreating the sights, sounds and smells of days gone by.
Book online and save!
Save 10% on adult, senior and child tickets by booking online and skip the queues on the day!
Includes
Free car parking is available at East Tanfield station and Andrews House station.
Important to Know
Please note your ticket is valid for one day only. If you wish to purchase tickets for multiple days please ensure you add to your cart before checking out.
Meeting Point
Enter at either East Tanfield or Andrew's House Station.
Adventure Tips
Book Tickets in Advance
Save 10% and avoid queues by booking your Gan' Canny Gala tickets online before arrival.
Use Free Parking Facilities
Free car parking is available at East Tanfield and Andrews House stations—plan to park there for easy access.
Dress for Outdoor Conditions
Wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing suitable for an October day spent outdoors near railway tracks.
Mind Safety Protocols
Stay behind marked safety lines near active tracks and machinery; supervised areas will be clearly indicated.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Local passerine birds common in Burdon Plain
- Small mammal species in surrounding woodland edges
History
Tanfield Railway is recognized as the oldest operational industrial railway in the world, central to the region’s coal mining legacy.
Conservation
The railway actively preserves historic locomotives and promotes sustainable tourism by maintaining original routes and supporting local heritage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Ideal for navigating platforms, yards, and outdoors walking during the event.
Layered Clothing
October days vary in temperature; layering ensures comfort throughout.
fall specific
Waterproof Jacket
Protects against spring showers and damp conditions common in Northeast England.
spring specific
Camera
Capture the historic steam locomotives and lively yard activity.