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The Carriage Works Museum

Operated by volunteers, The Carriage Works Museum is located at Ingrow Station on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (KWVR) and open every day except Christmas Day.

11am - 4pm // 7 Days a Week

KWVR Day Rover tickets include admission to VCT museum, Bahamas Locomotive Society museum and one day's unlimited travel on the KWVR.

Find out more below....


Plan your visit to the Carriage Works Museum
Rover Ticket Entry

Check the KWVR website to check if trains will be operating on the date of your planned visit

KWVR Day Rover tickets include admission to VCT museum, BLS museum and one day's unlimited travel on the KWVR.

Rail Story Tickets

You can purchase a ticket at either the Engine Shed or the Carriage Works which allows entry into both museums.

Adults £6
Concession £5
Children (5-16) £4

The Carriage Works Museum

Entry to The Carriage Works Museum without a Day Rover or Rail Story Ticket is as follows.

Adults £4 Concession £3.50
Children (5-16) £3

Under 5's Free

Please note children under 5 are free at both museums and entitled to free travel on the railway.

Planning Your visit

The Carriage Works is home to one of the finest collections of restored railway carriages in the country, with rolling stock dating from 1876 to 1950.

With easy access to many of the carriages displayed in the museum, the Carriage Works Museum is a great way to explore the changes in travel over the years.

On site you can also often view volunteers repairing and restoring vintage carraiges, view the excelent library of historial railway magazines or learn about the history of the carriages and impressive selection of railway memoribilia.

What's at The Carriage Works Museum

The Carriage Works Museum hosts many rare, active vintage carriages that have had starring roles in Films and TV, including the Railway Children and Swallows and Amazons.

As you explore the museum you'll find information explaining the journey of our collection - but don't worry if you have questions; our friendly volunteers are always on hand to provide insights about the history of items and the wider rail movement.

Our education pages also include activities and ideas for younger visitors. We can also offer group bookings for schools and enthousistats.

Find Us

Rail Story

Rail Story is a collaboration between the Vintage Carriages Trust, the Bahamas Locomotive Society and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. It showcases the learning opportunities and conservation of our railway heritage by the three organisations at Ingrow station.

Combining the Carriage Works Carriage Works Museum, the Engine Shed, which is home to the Bahamas Locomotive Society and a history of steam alongside the Learning Coach, all located at Ingrow West Station on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Discover Rail Story
Open from 11am Daily.
Last admission 4pm.
(except 25th December)
Vintage Carriages Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation No. 1156931 Registered in England and is Accredited Museum No. 1202.  It owns and operates the Carriage Works Museum at Ingrow, near Keighley.
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