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
Wednesday 6th May *
Group quiz at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange. Please contact secretary@bartonrail.org.uk by Wednesday 29th April if you would like to take part.
Sunday 17th May
Start of the Summer Sunday service on the Barton line but, due to engineering works on the day, it will be provided by a replacement bus.
Sunday 24th May *
The start of Sunday serice meal booked for 12:00 at The George Inn, Barton.
Dep. CLE at 10:11, arr. BAU 11:04. Return dep. from BAU at 14:09, 16:09 and 19:09. Please let secretary@bartonrail.org.uk know by Sunday 17th May if you would like to come along.
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th May
Barton Lions' beer festival in Baysgarth Park.
Wednesday 10th June *
FBL AGM and OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June
Barton carnival.
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. Reinstated.
Saturday 11th July *
Group outing to the Crowle Peatland Railway. Contact chairman@bartonrail.org.uk for details and directions.