Rail Story – Preservation & conservation of our railway heritage

Workshops

Our learning programme at Ingrow West Station offers workshops and experiences in a unique historic setting full of fascinating railway stories.
Our workshop themes include history, science, engineering and literature. We’re happy to discuss your requirements to develop a visit which meets curriculum needs and is right for you and your learners.

Rail Story is a collaboration between Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Bahamas Locomotive Society and Vintage Carriages Trust. Together, we have two museums, a historic railway station and the Learning Coach which is
our unique classroom!

Contact
Matt Arnold: learning@ingrowloco.com or 07825 632 123
Alternatively, contact the museum on 01535 690 739

Teddy Bears to the Rescue

EYFS & Key Stage 1
Bring your teddy bears and join us for a day of fun and excitement! Meet Grizzly, Bouncer, Honey and Boo and hear about their adventure on the railway after being left in an empty house. Enjoy storytelling, a teddy picnic and a teddy bear craft activity as part of your day.
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Seaside Holidays

Key Stage 1
Explore the fascinating bygone era of the Victorians – what did children wear, eat, or do on a visit to the seaside? How did they get there? Play Victorian games and explore our carriages which carried holidaymakers to the seaside. Come along in your Victorian clothing and take a step back into the past!
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Art, Nature & the Railway

Key Stage 1 & 2
From trains to trees and stations to scenic views, this Art workshop will take you on a journey along the railway where industry and nature meet. Once inspired, allow your artistic flair to come alive using a variety of materials to create your very own masterpiece.
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Don't Miss the Train!

Key Stage 2
Take charge of the tracks and use a train timetable to plan a day out on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Immerse yourself in the times and numbers, discovering the stories at each station to create a travel guide for your friends and family.
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Changes of State

Key Stage 2
What makes a steam train move? Which fuel gives the most energy? Put on your white coat and goggles and become a scientist. Have a go at a hands-on investigation into the scientific changes of state that fuelled the railway industry.
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The Railway Children

Key Stage 2
Journey back in time on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway to the world of The Railway Children! Visit our gas-lit station at Oakworth to try on costumes and make your own tickets. Walk in the footsteps of Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins to explore the film locations. See the engines and carriages associated with the film in our museums at Ingrow!
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World War II

Key Stage 2
What was it like to be a child evacuated to Keighley? How did rationing impact everyday life? What warfare strategies did our Government use? Our three workshops include visiting our wartime shop, making a gas mask to carry with your evacuee suitcase and using historical images to discover more about British intelligence tactics.
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The Industrial Revolution

Key Stage 2
Why were the railways created and how did they impact the industrial and economic fabric of Britain? Find out how the industrial revolution changed our leisure time, the way we travelled and the food we ate. How does it still affect our lives to this day?
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Murder on the Rails

Key Stage 2 & 3
Elementary, my dear Watson. Help Sherlock Holmes and use your investigative skills to solve a murder most horrid - the perpetrator is still in the building! Work in groups to search for clues and evidence to discover who murdered Lord Worth and the motives behind this dastardly act.
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Lights, Camera, Action!

Key Stage 2 & 3
Create your own short film or documentary using our museums and site as the backdrop. Take on the roles of script writer, director or presenter. Shoot your film, help edit and add effects and then watch your production in our ‘cinema’ before you depart.
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Coming Soon

Building Bridges Key Stage 2
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