In 2025 we saw the 200th anniversary of passenger rail travel in Britain (Railway 200). Also the 175th anniversary of Denby Dale Station and the scenic Penistone Line, which welcomed its first trains on 1 July 1850.

In July 2025 Denby Dale Parish Council Station Adoption Group coordinated wide-ranging station anniversary exhibits in the village and at the station.

It brought together schools, community organisations and volunteers across generations. Kate Tunstall led the Station Platform Community Craft Project, & Denby Dale Men’s Shed created the striking plywood replica of the iconic Denby Dale viaduct, which was displayed temporarily along the main platform fence. Sixteen arches were each decorated by different community groups, including First Schools in the parish, the Art Room, Denby Dale Craft Group, Denby Dale Men’s Shed, Skelmanthorpe U3A.

Recognising the station as a gateway for walkers, Denby Dale Walkers are Welcome Group contributed imagery & information from their 14 walking trails which start or end at the station.
See further information on Denby Dale Walkers Are Welcome Train Walks here.
Or visit Denby Dale Parish Council website – scroll down under Walking in Denby Dale where there are 29 self-guided walks to download.
175th Anniversary Denby Dale Station
Scenes from these routes were framed within the arches of the viaduct artwork, highlighting the parish’s villages and landscapes. The temporary installation was on display on the platform throughout July and August 2025.
Now permanently on display…..
A collage of 3 images showing project collaborators within the first viaduct arch, a view of all 16 arches by community groups and schools installed along platform fencing at Denby Dale. A third image of a lady in a blue jacket looking at the viaduct artwork, with a Northern Train also at the station bound for Sheffield.

Images: Permanent Digitised Viaduct Artwork with contributors details, 16 arches, and platform view with a Northern train and lady viewing the platform installation.

To ensure a lasting legacy, Penistone Line Partnership photographed each viaduct arch, and has now produced digital artwork for a smaller-scale permanent installation, which can be seen on the platform fencing adjacent to the railway track near the underpass steps and platform waiting shelter, which itself now boasts a magnificent timeline of historic photos from Kirkburton & Denby Dale Archive.
Our thanks go to everyone involved in the creation of the original viaduct arches and installation. The projects would not have been possible without funders Community Rail Network (CRN) for the original Railway 200 projects, and subsequent funding from Northern for the digitised installation. Special thanks also go to ISS, Gable Lake Design (Penistone) and CV Graphics (Huddersfield) for their patience and professionalism.
Denby Dale Station Adopters welcome new volunteers to assist with planter upkeep, and community projects. Email info@penline.co.uk to find out more.