We've listened to the many diesel enthusiasts who said our previous three-day 'Big Diesel Thrashes' were much missed… and so we've set the date for a reintroduction in 2025! The event will take place over three days, from Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April.

Join us for a trip aboard one of our steam-hauled trains during this Local Resident’s Weekend!

Free Easter Egg for every child on completion of Easter Trail

WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!

Open Day and Model Railway Show 5th April 2025

If you’ve visited us at Christmas you’ll have met our festive Donkeys. Meet them again as they bring some seasonal friends with them to help celebrate Spring.

Let It Snow Productions presents the Fairytale Express

A day to explore volunteering with us

Easter Steam Train Rides

All Aboard for a day of family FUN with Thomas & Friends! Meet Thomas and The Fat Controller, take a train ride and enjoy so much more!

Don’t miss the chance see and travel on three contrasting historic trains this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.

Delightful Treats in Plush Surroundings.

A fun day out for the family

Join us on the Barnards Miniature Railway Easter Express on Sat 19th and Sun 20th April 2025 for a 20 minute return journey as we board the only Easter egg hunt that you do whilst riding on a miniature railway. This is a PRE-BOOK event and further details will appear here nearer the time.

Come and enjoy a ride behind our Fry's Sentinel, the very locomotive that once worked at the Chocolate Factory.

Easter Egg Specials

Easter Family Fun Day 20th April 2025

An exciting day out for all toy and model railway collectors and enthusiasts!

Vintage road vehicles and steam trains