Steaming ahead Staffordshire's Chasewater Railway attraction this weekend

On Saturday the142 pacer unit will be on the track and the following day the site's resident steam locomotive Hollybank No3 will be the centre of attention at the heritage attraction which operates between Brownhills West station in the Chasewater Country Park and Burntwood.

Throughout the weekend the sidings tea room will be open from 10am-4pm with the team serving  hot and cold snacks. The railway model and gift shop will also be open at the Brownhills West stop along with the free to visit accredited museum and bric-a-brac zone.

There are various fares including day rover tickets which cost adult £5, child £3, concession £4. Adult single £3, child £1.50, concession £2. Sunday low season adult £7.95 and child £5.50, concession £6.95. Family ticket for two adults and two children £23. 

Trains will operate throughout the summer holidays on the park hopper timetable on Thursdays. Please note that on July 24 there will be no 3pm and 4pm train running.

The track runs through Chasewater Country Park which recently attracted volunteer support from the county highways unit. Among the volunteers was Mark Spence, a civil engineer with Amey, who regularly works on the Chasewater dam overseeing reservoir monitoring and maintenance. 

 Mr Spence says: “Working alongside Staffordshire County Council’s countryside team at Chasewater was a brilliant experience. It is a unique and valuable site for both wildlife and people. We are proud to support in its upkeep, and we look forward to returning soon.” 

 The volunteers cleared overgrown pathways to make the more accessible for visitors and pruned bracken to preserve the rare plants. 

 Councillor Hayley Coles, Staffordshire’s communities and culture chief adds: “Our country parks are some of Staffordshire’s greatest natural assets, and it’s fantastic to see organisations like our highways partners, Amey, giving their time to help care for them. 

 “Volunteering days like these make a real difference not just to the landscape but to the people who enjoy it. We’re proud to work together to protect places like Chasewater for future generations to enjoy. 

 “If you have any time to help out at our country parks, please get in touch. With the summer holidays coming up, volunteering would be fantastic opportunity for young people to build their skills and confidence.” 

 Chasewater is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).