Find Railways Near You

If you're looking for fun activities or interesting day trips to plan for the school holidays or your kid's birthday, miniature railways are both an exciting and relaxing outdoor activity, guaranteed to entertain the whole family. You can browse our UK listings to find railways near you.

Miniature railways are a great idea for kids' parties, bringing friends together to set out on an adventure. Railway trips spark the imagination, and time will literally fly by as the kids play at being explorers and you sit back and enjoy the scenery. Why not pack a lunch and enjoy an onboard picnic? And don't forget to take your camera to capture all the precious memories.

Railway rides will take you on a tour your kids will never forget, with animals to spot, themed enchanted woods to ride through, and all sorts of natural terrain to attract and keep the kids' attention. You can listen to a guide, or make up your own stories. It's amazing what a simple train ride will inspire.

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Stapleford Miniature Railway

Melton Mowbray

The historic steam hauled miniature railway is a preserved private line running around the scenic Stapleford parkland and lake. The railway has a fleet of locos and opens s...

Brecon Mountain Railway

Merthyr Tydfil

The railway offer various events and Kid’s Parties

Vale of Rheidol Railway, Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth

The Vale of Rheidol Railway is one of 'the Great Little Trains of Wales' and is known for its fantastic scener and is known for its fantastic scenery. Travelling 12 Mil...

Downpatrick and County Down Railway, County Down

Downpatrick

The Downpatrick and County Down Railway is a 5 foot, 3 inch gauge heritage railway in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is operated by volunteers and runs passenger trains ...

Snowdon Mountain Railway, Gwynedd

Caernarfon

Let Snowdon Mountain Railway take you on a journey of a lifetime to the rooftop of Wales. Snowdon, at 1,085m dominates the landscape of Snowdonia National Park in North...

Gypsy Wood Park, North Wales

Caernarfon

Gypsy Wood is an enchanting outdoor attraction for the whole family. Visit the animals – there are miniature shetland ponies, donkeys, pygmy goats and Vietnamese pot belli...

Welsh Highland Railway (Rheilffordd Ucheldir Cymru)

Porthmadog

The Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. The vintage train also stops at the sheds, where y...

Llanberis Lake Railway

Caernarfon

Starting at Gilfach Ddu station in Padarn Country Park, the trip begins with a ride on the recently opened extension to Llanberis Village, passing the Welsh Slate Museum an...

Saltburn Miniature Railway

Saltburn By The Sea

A 15 inch miniature gauge railway, running from the Sea Front to the Valley Gardens. Operated and maintained solely by Volunteers. Railway located close to local ameniti...

Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line', Hampshire

Hampshire

Let off Steam with the Kids! The Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' offers a fun day out for all the family whatever the weather. Travel by steam or heritage diesel tra...

Gwili Steam Railway, Carmarthen

Carmarthen

Take a step back in time at The Gwili Steam Railway near Carmarthen. Young and old are fascinated by the romance of steam trains. Introduce your children to the age of ...

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Pickering

Take a trip on one of the world’s greatest railway experiences. Railway Conservation. Run by Volunteers. Not for Profit. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is one of t...

Northampton and Lamport Railway

Northampton

A fabulous day out for families, an average priced family ticket (2 adults 2 children) costing just £11!!! There are special events which are a little more expensive such ...

Audley End Miniature Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk, Essex

Saffron Waldon

The Audley End Miniature Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk is a family fun day out near Saffron Walden, Essex full of innocent fun and imagination. Spot the many ...

Weardale Railway

Durham

The railway is an extension of the world famous Stockton and Darlington line following the river Wear into the North Pennines. Re-opened in July 2004 the Weardale Railway p...

Puxton Park, Somerset

Weston-super-mare

Set in the beautiful Somerset countryside the 50-acre family adventure park is one of the largest visitor attractions in the South West, providing fun and variety with some...

South downs light railway

Pulborough,

Come to Pulborough and Ride the Steam Trains Our volunteer run railway is in the Pulborough Garden Centre, Stopham Road, Pulborough, RH20 1DS. Our trains will take you o...

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, West Yorkshire

Keighley

Steam and Heritage Diesel services through Bronte Country! The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway runs for five miles, calling at stations including Oakworth – location o...

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

Parracombe

First opened in 1898, the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway in North Devon was originally one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways. Passengers can ...

The Clyde Valley Model Railway, Crossford

Carluke

The UK’s only multi-sensory G Scale Model Railway Attraction. Located at Dobbies Sandyholm, the Clyde Valley’s leading Garden Centre, The Clyde Valley Model Railway Park is...

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