Railways
Over 150 heritage railways in the UK for a great family Railday out!
- All
- Funicular / Cliff Railway
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Narrow Gauge Railway (15"+)
- Heritage Centre (all one site)
- Miniature Railway (<15")
- Heritage Tramway
- Museum
- Other
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Derwent Valley Light Railway
Half a mile of the Derwent Valley Light Railway has been preserved within the Yorkshire Museum of Farming at Murton (York). Without doubt the DVLR has had a remarkable history remaining independent to its closure in 1981 (i.e. not becoming part of British Railways). Had it, it would surely had been closed long since.
- Location
- Derwent Valley Light Railway, C/O Murton Park, Murton Lane, Murton, York, YO19 5UF, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.dvlr.org.uk/
- Phone
- 01904 489 966
What's Nearby?
National Railway Museum
Yorkshire Wolds Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
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Devon Railway Centre
Our railways give unlimited train rides around the centre and opportunities for you to become involved! Children can clip the tickets and wave the flag to start our trains. Explore our superb under-cover model railway exhibition with push buttons which control the trains. Delight in our Edwardian Model Village and Model Funfair, Wheal Beckie Tin Mine and outdoor children’s play area. Why not drive your own train or car, visit the Black Hole Orbiter ride or simply enjoy a round of crazy golf? Enjoy a picnic at our riverside picnic area or have a bite to eat in the surroundings of our restored Victorian Station. Our Indoor Play Coaches will provide hours of fun whatever the weather. Children can enjoy spending time in the ball pool and large indoor sand pit or playing with the wooden railways. The Play Shed houses our fantastic railway themed soft play area. Great fun for our younger visitors. All the family will enjoy a visit to our museum housed in a former BR carriage. Find out about the history of the site and play our interactive train games!
- Location
- The Station, Bickleigh, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8RG, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Heritage Centre (all one site)
- Phone
- 01884 855 671
What's Nearby?
Bicton Woodland Railway
West Somerset Railway
Beer Heights Light Railway
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Didcot Railway Centre
We’re so much more than just a train ride! Explore the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore our 24 acre living museum. We have the largest collection of locomotives, vehicles and artefacts from any one single railway company in the world. Take unlimited train rides, stroll through our 1932 engine shed which houses our collection of engines, our carriage shed, our one of a kind steam railmotor with our extensive collection of coaches and wagons, our transfer shed which houses our unique broad gauge exhibit and our museum of artefacts. We have open days throughout the year, visit our website:- www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
- Location
- Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Heritage Centre (all one site)
- Phone
- 01235 817 200
What's Nearby?
Swindon Panel
Cholsey & Wallingford Railway
Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway
Doncaster Rail Heritage Centre
The Doncaster Grammar School Railway Collection was started in the 1930’s by the school’s Railway Society and the Doncaster Grammar School Railway Collection Trustee’s have been collecting railway memorabilia ever since. Public access to the massive collection of around 10,000 artefacts was previously very limited. The display of the collection in the Danum’s Rail Heritage Centre marks an exciting new chapter in the Society and in the significant role of the railways in Doncaster’s history. Alongside the objects on display are two Doncaster-built locomotives which have returned home to take centre stage in the Danum. They are on loan as part of a partnership between Heritage Doncaster and the National Railway Museum.
- Location
- Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Phone
- 01302 737 555
What's Nearby?
Crowle Peatland Railway
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
Derwent Valley Light Railway
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Doon Valley Railway
Our aim is to create a living museum where historically significant industrial steam and diesel locomotives can be seen working in Scotland's last authentic industrial railway setting.
- Location
- Doon Valley Railway, Dunaskin Ironworks, Dunaskin, Patna, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA6 7JH, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Phone
- 01292 532 102
What's Nearby?
Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Almond Valley Heritage Trust
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Douglas Bay Horse Tramway
The horse trams are an iconic part of the of the Isle of Man. Started in 1876 by Thomas Lightfoot to take advantage of the booming tourist trade, the 3ft gauge tramway is currently operated by Isle of Man Transport as part of their Heritage Railway offering. Many of the original fleet of cars are still in use today, and it is still a popular tourist attraction and tramway of important historic value. It is the oldest surviving Horse Tramway in Britain, and the only one to have operated continuously since its opening (with the exception of World War II and recent Promenade refurbishment works). In South Australia, a similar system also exists. There are also other smaller horse drawn systems operating around the world
- Location
- Derby Castle, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 4NR, IM
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Heritage Tramway
- Phone
- 01624 662 525
What's Nearby?
Manx Electric Railway
Groudle Glen Railway
Isle of Man Railway
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Downpatrick & County Down Railway
The railway project is, to date, the only Irish Standard Gauge railway restoration project ever undertaken in Ireland (Irish standard gauge is five foot three inches as opposed to narrow gauge which is three foot and English standard gauge which is four feet eight and a half inches). The only other example of a Irish standard gauge railway in Northern Ireland is Northern Ireland Railways.
- Location
- Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT30 6LZ, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.downrail.co.uk
- Phone
- none
What's Nearby?
Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
Isle of Man Railway
Manx Electric Railway
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Dragon Miniature Railway
We operate a friendly railway, with a style reminiscent of BR steam days, when the area was part of the maroon London Midland Region. Kids and adults alike enjoy riding on our miniature trains and regularly come back time and time again. During our existence we have established ourselves as a high-quality attraction within not only our local community, but also further afield.
- Location
- Marple Garden Centre, Dooley Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7HE, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Miniature Railway (<15")
What's Nearby?
Brookside Miniature Railway
Museum of Transport Greater Manchester
Heaton Park Tramway
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East Anglia Transport Museum
At Carlton Colville we have one of the widest ranges of preserved vehicles of any museum, and further exhibits are still accepted from time to time. The only place in the British Isles where visitors can not only view, but also ride on all three principal forms of public transport from the earlier part of the 20th Century.
- Location
- Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8BL, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Phone
- 01502 518 459
What's Nearby?
Southwold Railway
Barton House Railway
Bressingham Steam & Gardens
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East Anglian Railway Museum
Immerse yourself in a real steam railway museum and get up close and personal to our wide collection of steam trains, diesel locomotives and vintage carriages.
- Location
- Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Website
- http://www.earm.co.uk
- Phone
- 01206 242 524
What's Nearby?
Colne Valley Railway
Mangapps Railway Museum
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East Herts Miniature Railway
Our operation is run entirely by volunteer-based enthusiasts who give up their free time to run and maintain the railway. After defraying the cost of running the railway, we make regular donations to nominated charities and local organisations. Both our independent railway and the Van Hage Garden Centre is a popular visitor destination for children and parents alike, where there are a variety of activities available.
- Location
- Pepper Hill, Ware, Great Amwell, Hertfordshire, SG12 9RP, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Miniature Railway (<15")
- Website
- http://www.ehmr.org.uk
What's Nearby?
Royal Gunpowder Mills
North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Epping Ongar Railway
East Hill Cliff Railway
The East Hill Lift provides access to Hastings Country Park which overlooks the Old Town and Rock-a-Nore. It was in the country park that Hastings resident John Logie Baird, the inventor of television, got the inspiration which led to his first TV experiments. The lift provides views over the Stade, home to the largest beach launched fishing fleet in Europe.
- Location
- East Hill, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3EG, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Funicular / Cliff Railway
What's Nearby?
West Hill Cliff Railway
Kent & East Sussex Railway
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
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East Kent Railway
Rolling countryside, steep chalk-lined cuttings and the fascinating Golgotha Tunnel make this a visit to be remembered. The East Kent Railway is also home to two Signal Boxes, one from Barham on the old Elham Valley Line and another from Selling, near Faversham. Both signal boxes house interesting displays on the history of the EKR. The Walmer Model Railway Club is also at the railway and they have an exciting model display in a beautiful LMS coach. Also calling the East Kent Railway home are the EPB Preservation Group, Southern Electric Group and the Trolley Bus Group. The railway runs trains on most Sundays throughout the year, with the exception of winter months, when a limited service may be in operation.
- Location
- Station Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, Kent, CT15 7PD, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Phone
- 01304 832 042
What's Nearby?
Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway
Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway
Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway
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East Lancashire Railway
The Railway’s past is inextricably linked to that of the area's industry. The railways provided industries with a vital link to the country’s network of import, export, raw materials and, most importantly, workers. Even in those utilitarian times however, the East Lancashire Railway provided a leisure-time service for holidaying workers. Under various names the East Lancashire Light Railway company and the East Lancashire Railway trust have worked diligently and for the most part voluntarily to keep a little piece of this bygone age alive. The story does not end there, the railway continues to develop its services and expand, and with the invaluable aid of its staff and volunteers, will hopefully continue to do so for many years to come.
- Location
- Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
What's Nearby?
Heaton Park Tramway
Museum of Transport Greater Manchester
Dragon Miniature Railway
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East Somerset Railway
The East Somerset Heritage Railway was founded by David Shepherd in August 1974. Originally opened in 1858 it’s is now operated by dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers, recently boosted by the award of a Lottery grant to reinstate the second platform at Cranmore Station. We are a dementia friendly and wheelchair friendly attraction with catering facilities. We refurbish and maintain our own Steam Engines and Carriages, and welcome visitors to our workshops.
- Location
- Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore, Shepton Mallett, Somerset, BA4 4QP, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Phone
- 01749 880 417
What's Nearby?
Somerset & Dorset Heritage Railway
Longleat Railway
Gartell Light Railway
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Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway is a popular attraction near to Southampton, perfect for a day out with the kids. Our steam trains run from the main station at Eastleigh Parkway, with the entire trip totalling 15-20 minutes. We do have a small stock of pocket money items and ice creams on sale at our outdoor ticket desk. We believe we have the largest collection of Miniature locomotives on a commercial railway, with a total of 24 in the collection; 21 being steam powered and most of them are in steam on gala days. Please note that Dogs are more than welcome at the railway. They are allowed everywhere, including the cafe. Dogs travel free on the trains.
- Location
- Lakeside Country Park, Wide Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5PE, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Miniature Railway (<15")
- Website
- http://www.steamtrain.co.uk/
- Phone
- 023 8061 2020
What's Nearby?
Romsey Signal Box Working Museum
Hythe Pier Railway
Royal Victoria Railway
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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Running from Duffield near Derby in the south, along the unspoilt and gentle Ecclesbourne Valley, our railway meanders for nine miles to Wirksworth, the Gem of the Peak, at the southern end of the Peak District. We run heritage steam and diesel trains and have a variety of attractions for all the family. In addition to our Day Rovers, why not check out our range of popular Derbyshire Countryman dining experiences or footplate experiences?
- Location
- WyvernRail plc, Station Road, Wirksworth, Matlock, DE4 4FB, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.e-v-r.com
- Phone
- 01629 823 076
What's Nearby?
Steeple Grange Light Railway
National Tramway Museum, Crich
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Echills Wood Railway
The railway runs passenger carrying scale models of engines and trains that do or have run on the full size national railway. Also there are models of locomotives that come from the narrow gauge industrial heritage such as the wonderful Welsh mountain and slate railways. We have diesel locomotives, electric locomotives and trams, all on a 2 km line running through some of the beautiful wooded 600 acres of Kingsbury Water Park. The Park with its 15 lakes, maturing woodlands and abundant wildlife is a delightful place to visit with the whole family to enjoy a peaceful natural environment with one of the finest miniature railways in the country. The railway is one of the longest of its kind and prides itself on running not only in a safe professional way but also being authentic with both light and semaphore signalling, working signal boxes and controlled crossings; you will also hear the sound of guards whistles and see how the trains are started with the proper flags. Ask all the questions you like and the staff will tell you what you want to know. Come and join us for a wonderful experience and also explore the beautiful nature of the Water Park and let the kids have fun in the play parks. Please explore our site, watch some videos of the railway in action and find out when the next special event is on.
- Location
- Kingsbury Water Park, Bodymoor Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B76 0DY, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Miniature Railway (<15")
- Website
- http://www.ewr.org.uk
What's Nearby?
Statfold Barn Railway
Vintage Trains
Battlefield Line
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Eden Valley Railway
We have displays and exhibits in our Musuem and Station Master's Office. Our rolling stock in the main platform are easily accessible and can be viewed in our train shed and outdoors. We also have a maintenance shed and workshop which houses our historic wooden bodied vehicle collection which is undergoing restoration. Access to this area is under supervision by a member of our platform staff. On event days we have stalls and/or exhibits on the station platform and refreshments in our 1930s buffet car. We currently have 1/4 mile of running line which extends West from the station along the alignment of the old Eden Valley Railway line. The services we operate are either Diesel or Steam Hauled with compartment and open rolling stock. The compartment stock that is currently operational is a Mark 1 BSK and a LNER Gresley Teak 3669. There are facilities for wheelchair users and their guests in both vehicles. The open stock is a Mark 1 TSO (operational) and an LNER Gresley Teak TTO 60505.
- Location
- Warcop Station, Warcop, Appleby, Cumbria, CA16 6PR, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.evr-cumbria.org.uk/
- Phone
- 0176 83 42309
What's Nearby?
Kirkby Stephen East Heritage Centre
South Tynedale Railway
Weardale Railway
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Elsecar Heritage Railway
Come along and drop into our Elsecar Station for a real, warm Yorkshire welcome. Join us on Sunday afternoons for our regular passenger train rides, meet the crew, see the trains and explore the station and history of Elsecar Heritage Railway. A great place for the family and enthusiast to visit.
- Location
- Elsecar Heritage Railway, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 8HJ, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Phone
- 01226 746 746