The following events have been scheduled, but can be subject to change, so do check again before setting out. The asterisk (*) denotes FBL involvement or event; non members are welcome to these unless stated otherwise. For further details and bookings please contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk.
Disclaimer: All persons participating in events arranged by or on behalf of Friends of the Barton Line do so entirely at their own risk. The officers and members of Friends of the Barton Line shall not be liable for any damage, loss, theft, injury, accident or death suffered by any person taking part in or attending such events howsoever caused by virtue solely of being an officer or member.
2026
Saturday 6th June *
Limited guided tour of Thornton Abbey gatehouse from 10:45. Details and booking via secretary@bartonrail.org.uk. The gatehouse is currently normally closed pending planned extensive restauration works.
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June
Barton carnival in Baysgarth Park.
Saturday 20th June *
A diesel-hauled brake van tour of Scunthorpe steel works from 11am for 3.5 to 4 hours. £20 requested. Book via secretary@bartonrail.org.uk.
Sunday 21st June *
Group picnic from 11:30 at the tables outside Thornton Abbey to mark National Picnic week. Suitable trains: from Cleethorpes 10:11, from Barton 11:09; for Cleethorpes 14:27, for Barton 15:46.
Wednesday 24th June *
A quiz at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange starting at 7.30pm. For details and joining the FBL team please contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk.
Saturday 27th June *
Group rail trip to Bridlington and a Yorkshire Belle cruise. https://yorkshire-belle.co.uk/
Suggested itinerary: Dep. Cleethorpes 09:11. Arr. Barton 10:04
Dep. Barton 10:11 (250 omnibus). Arr. Hull Paragon 10:50
Dep. Hull Paragon 11:21. Arr. Bridlington 12:02
Quick tour of Bridlington station by Yorkshire Coast CRP / station adopters.
Yorkshire Belle Breil Newk cruise. Dep. Brid Harbout 14:00. Return Circa 15:45
Dep. Bridlington 16:39. Arr. Hull 17:20
Dep. Hull 17:30 (350 bus). Arr. Barton 18:09
Dep. Barton 20:09. Arr. Cleethorpes 21:02
Fares
Cleethorpes - Brid Humberlink not Bus cheap day return £18.90
Great Coates - Brid Humberlink not bus cheap day return £17.80
Stallingborough - Brid Humberlink not bus cheap day return £17.20
Goxhill / Barrow Haven - Brid Humberlink not bus cheap day return £17.10
Usual Railcard discounts are available.
We would request that those from Barton obtain a ticket from Barrow Haven (or another Barton Line station) to support the line and the Humberlink tickets. It is only 10p more than the comparable CDR from Hull - I suggest flexible tickets may be useful for this trip.
The adult fare for the cruise is £16.50
Wednesday 1st July
Barton bike night.
Saturday 11th July *
Group outing to the Crowle Peatland Railway. Contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk for details and directions.
Wednesday 12th August *
FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6.15pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Sunday 16th August *
A heritage walk of Barton upon Humber led by acclaimed local historian John French. Contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk for details and directions.
Sunday 13th September *
End of the Summer Sunday service on the Barton line. Group lunch at the Yarborough Arms at Ulceby station. Contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk for details, booking and directions.
Wednesday 14th October *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7.15pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Saturday 24th October *
A visit to the Caistor Model Railway Club's exhibition at Market Rasen. Contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk for details and directions.
Wednesday 9th December *
FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6.15pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
2027
Wednesday 10th February *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7.15pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Wednesday 14th April *
FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6.15pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Wednesday 9th June *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7.15pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Wednesday 11th August *
FBL AGM and OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6.15pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.