Events

Okehampton Station Open Weekend

19/04/2025 10:00

Discover the Hidden World of Okehampton Station’s Signal Box

Have you ever wondered what’s happening in the Signal Box on Platform Three at Okehampton Station? Well, now is your chance to find out!

The Model Railway Section of Dartmoor Railway Association has been meticulously crafting a model railway depicting Okehampton Station and its surrounding area as it appeared in the 1960s.

Open Weekend: Join us on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April from 10am till 2pm on both days.

What to Explore:

Platform Three Signal Box - View our detailed model railway and browse OO Gauge railway items and books for sale

Platform Three Shop - Discover railway books, fiction, jigsaws, locally made candles and jewellery

Platform Two - Visit the fascinating Dartmoor Railway Museum

Bulleid Buffet - Stop for refreshments during your visit

This event marks the beginning of our regular summer openings. We look forward to welcoming you for one or both days of this special weekend.

 

Tinworking Remains around Princetown

19/04/2025

 

DRA May members' social

07/05/2025 18:30

Social evening at the Taw River Inn, Sticklepath, Okehampton, EX20 2FG, usually on the first Wednesday of each month. All members are welcome.

 

DRA Annual General Meeting

28/05/2025 18:30

The Annual General Mmeeting is scheduled for Wednesday 28 May at the Ockment Centre, 31 North St, Okehampton EX20 1AR 1830. Parking in Waitrose's carpark is free after 1800.

Come along and find out what's going on. Have your say. Air your complaints.

 

DRA June members' social

04/06/2025 18:30

Social evening at the Taw River Inn, Sticklepath, Okehampton, EX20 2FG, usually on the first Wednesday of each month. All members are welcome.

 

DRA July members' social

02/07/2025 18:30

Social evening at the Taw River Inn, Sticklepath, Okehampton, EX20 2FG, usually on the first Wednesday of each month. All members are welcome.