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

Mizens Railway
Mizens Railway takes its name from its original location at Mizens Farm, where the headquarters of McLaren is now located. We moved to our present site in 2000 and held our official opening there in May 2002. The railway is owned by Woking Miniature Railway Society Ltd and the entire operation is run by volunteer members. A variety of locomotives are in use, including several steam engines.
- Location
- Barrs Lane, Knaphill, Surrey, GU21 2JN, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Miniature Railway (<15")
What's Nearby?
Frimley Lodge Park Railway
Great Cockcrow Railway
Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway

Moors Valley Railway
The 7 ¼†gauge narrow gauge railway provides a picturesque journey of just over a mile. Starting at Kingsmere Station, travel along the banks of the Moors Lake, a double loop around the play area incorporating three tunnels, inclines and a bridge before stopping at Lakeside Station. Lakeside Station gives the opportunity to visit the children’s play areas, have a picnic and feed the ducks. Our kiosk offers cold drinks, sweets and locally produced New Forest Ice Cream. From Lakeside you travel back alongside the lake, through a fourth tunnel before going through our goods yard and arriving back at Kingsmere Station. At Kingsmere Station you can visit the Gift Shop, which stocks a wide range of souvenirs and a large selection of model railway goods. Our Station Buffet offers hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks and New Forest Ice Cream.
- Location
- Moors Valley Country Park, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Miniature Railway (<15")
- Phone
- 01425 471 415
What's Nearby?
Fisherman's Walk Cliff Railway
West Cliff Railway
Swanage Railway

Museum of Transport Greater Manchester
Historic buses, coaches, trams, objects and displays inside a 1930s bus garage. The Museum tells the story of public road transport in Greater Manchester from its very beginnings in 1824 to the present day.
- Location
- Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Cheetham, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M8 8UW, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Website
- http://www.motgm.uk
- Phone
- 0161 205 2122
What's Nearby?
Heaton Park Tramway
East Lancashire Railway
Dragon Miniature Railway

National Railway Museum
Dedicated to igniting our visitors’ curiosity about the people, places and engineering marvels behind the railways, we put our passion for amazing stories into everything we do.
- Location
- Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 4XJ, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Website
- http://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk
- Phone
- 0330 058 0058
What's Nearby?
Derwent Valley Light Railway
Yorkshire Wolds Railway
Middleton Railway

National Tramway Museum, Crich
Home to the National Tramway Museum, we invite you to step back in time aboard our vintage trams. Stroll through our charming period street, browse the traditional shops, and enjoy refreshments in the tearooms or pub. We are just 8 miles from the M1 and within an hour’s drive of Derby, Stoke, Leicester, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Doncaster. The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, from which there is a steep uphill walk of about a mile.
- Location
- The National Tramway Museum, Crich Tramway Village, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Website
- http://www.tramway.co.uk
- Phone
- 01773 854 321
What's Nearby?
Steeple Grange Light Railway
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Midland Railway - Butterley

Nene Valley Railway
As both a living heritage railway, cared for by a loyal band of volunteers, and a thriving year-round attraction, Nene Valley Railway offers visitors the chance to experience the thrill of riding a steam engine, learn about the railway’s history, and explore the picturesque surroundings of the Nene Valley.
- Location
- Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 6LR, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.nvr.org.uk
- Phone
- 01780 784 444
What's Nearby?
Ferry Meadows Miniature Railway
Railworld Wildlife Haven
Rocks By Rail

Ness Islands Railway
The railway was established in 1983 and since April 2019 has been owned and operated by Highland Hospice. All surplus funds support the delivery of hospice services across the Highlands. During term times we are only open weekends from 11:00am to 4:00pm. During the school holidays we are open every day from 11:00am to 4:00pm. All trains are Weather Permitting. Check our Facebook page for daily updates on opening.
- Location
- Whin Park, Bught Rd, Inverness, Inverness-shire, IV3 5SS, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Miniature Railway (<15")
What's Nearby?
Strathspey Railway Company
Keith & Dufftown Railway
Alford Valley Railway

North Dorset Railway
The North Dorset Railway is a heritage standard-gauge railway based at Shillingstone Station, just off the A357, in the heart of rural Dorset. The station was part of the Somerset and Dorset Railway, which opened in 1862. It later became part of British Rail’s Southern Region before closing in 1966 as part of the 'Beeching' cuts. The track and infrastructure were removed, leaving the site abandoned—though, fortunately, the station building and platforms survived. Around 1997, restoration work was started by a group of dedicated volunteers and the North Dorset Railway Trust was formed as a charitable trust to restore this part of the railway as it was in the 1960s and to develop it as a ‘living museum’. Its aim is to bring the station back to life and the first section of track was re-laid in the station in 2008. Significant work has already been completed by the growing army of volunteers and it is now intended to extend the track, initially northwards towards Sturminster Newton, and to run trains on the length of track then available. We warmly welcome visitors to see the progress we have made and enjoy the facilities we offer. We will strive to help make your visit both informative and memorable and look forward to seeing you.
- Location
- Shillingstone Station, Station Road, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SA, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Phone
- 01258 860 696
What's Nearby?
Gartell Light Railway
Yeovil Railway Centre
Moors Valley Railway

North Ings Farm Railway
We currently have a steam tram and eight industrial diesel locomotives, together with a further two on loan from the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Tywyn, Wales. The passenger train carriages were recently acquired from the former Abbey Light Railway in Leeds, which closed in 2013. The original carriages are in store. The wagon fleet has been collected over the years from many sources. Some have been converted to new uses, such as our original coaches, but we have retained at least one example of each in its original form. The signal box at Pear Tree Junction was recovered from Holmes Yard at Lincoln, where it was latterly in use as a paraffin store. The lever frame is from the former Skellingthorpe box near Lincoln.
- Location
- Fen Road, Dorrington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 3QB, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Phone
- 01526 833100
What's Nearby?
Rocks By Rail
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway

North Norfolk Railway
Operated almost entirely by volunteers from all walks of life, the line is one of East Anglia’s much-loved heritage railways. Steam trains run most days from April to October.
- Location
- Sheringham Station, Station Approach, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.nnrailway.co.uk
- Phone
- 01263 820 800
What's Nearby?
Bure Valley Railway
Whitwell & Reepham Railway
Wells & Walsingham Light Railway

North Weald & District Miniature Railway
Maintained and operated by volunteers, meaning we are totally separate to the garden centre. We operate a variety of trains including both steam and diesel electric and petrol hauled services all year on selected days and then Special Events including Christmas Specials in December. The Railway is located at the Harlow Garden Centre on junction 7 of the M11 motorway. Construction of the line began in Spring 2019 and the first trains ran in September 2019. And since then its been extended to the nearly mile long run that it is now, all of which all is thanks to our customers that we have carried since we opened, this has allowed us to do this and constantly improve!
- Location
- Harlow Garden Centre, Canes Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9LD, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Miniature Railway (<15")
- Website
- http://nwdmrail.co.uk
What's Nearby?
Epping Ongar Railway
Royal Gunpowder Mills
East Herts Miniature Railway

North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The North Yorkshire Moor Railway is one of the world’s greatest heritage railway experiences with thrills and family fun at its heart. Climb on-board a steam or heritage diesel train and experience 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery.
- Location
- 12 Park Street, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7AJ, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.nymr.co.uk
- Phone
- 01751 472 508
What's Nearby?
Scarborough North Bay Railway
Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift
Central Tramway Scarborough

Northampton & Lamport Railway
Based at Pitsford & Brampton Station, near the village of Chapel Brampton. We offer both steam and diesel hauled heritage train rides. Throughout the year we hold several different events to suit both enthusiasts and families. For more information visit our website at www.Nlr.org.uk
- Location
- Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 8BA, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.nlr.org.uk
- Phone
- 01604 820 327
What's Nearby?
Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway
Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway

Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway
The Northamptonshire Ironstone Railway Trust is based within the grounds of the Hunsbury Hill Country Park which is located at Hunsbury Hill, Southwest of Northampton. The Trust has a small museum and café, workshop and of course its gardens. It features a 1.5 mile long Heritage Railway line that runs through the park of which a small section has been approved for public use. The line is mainly dedicated to freight working, featuring many sharp curves and steep gradients which were typical of the Industrial Railway. Rides are available in a variety of vehicles including a converted brake van.
- Location
- Hunsbury Hill Road, Camp Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 9UW, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Phone
- 01604 702 031
What's Nearby?
Northampton & Lamport Railway
Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway

Old Kiln Light Railway
Hop aboard the charming narrow gauge railway in the rural Surrey countryside. Situated in the Rural Life Living Museum, a peaceful, Open Air, Village museum, bordering RSPB Heathland; the Old kiln railway takes you on short but characterful journey, behind one of the many preserved locomotives from all walks of life. From the forests of Portugal, to the Welsh Slate Quarries of Penrhyn, our fine collection of preserved locomotives and stock provides an abundance of railway history to discover and enjoy.
- Location
- Rural Life Living Museum, Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Narrow Gauge Railway (15"+)
What's Nearby?
Frimley Lodge Park Railway
Hollycombe Steam In The Country
Mizens Railway

Peak Rail
Whether it’s simply a nostalgic journey back to a bygone age or a discovery of the sights and sounds for very first time of a steam or diesel locomotive Peak Rail welcomes you to experience the thrill of our preserved railway whilst travelling through the delightful Derbyshire countryside. As well as our normal train journeys, there is something for everyone to enjoy, luxury dining is available on our Palatine Restaurant Car which offers Sunday Lunches, Christmas Lunches, Afternoon or Cream Teas and operates on various days during the year. A whole host of various special events take place throughout the year perfect for all the family or enthusiast.
- Location
- Matlock Station, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3NA, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.peakrail.co.uk
- Phone
- 01629 580 381
What's Nearby?
Steeple Grange Light Railway
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
National Tramway Museum, Crich

Perrygrove Railway
Perrygrove Railway Adventure has plenty to offer all year round. A return journey takes 30 minutes. Passengers may alight at the various stations on the way in order to enjoy exciting play areas and woodland walks. We are proud to be a dog friendly, family run attraction. Our narrow gauge railway meanders through the woods and meadows of Perrygrove on a ¾ mile journey. We run both steam and diesel engines. Trains run frequently throughout the day and you can ride as many times as you like.
- Location
- Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8QB, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Narrow Gauge Railway (15"+)
- Website
- http://www.perrygrove.co.uk
- Phone
- 01594 834 991
What's Nearby?
Dean Forest Railway
Vale of Berkeley Railway
Broomy Hill Railway

Plym Valley Railway
The Plym Valley Railway was founded in 1980 with an aim of restoring part of the ex-Great Western branch line from Plymouth to Tavistock that was closed in 1962. The first milestone, Marsh Mills to World’s End, was complete in September 2001. The second milestone, Marsh Mills to Lee Moor Crossing was opened in May 2008 which allowed passengers to ride 3/4 mile of track along the Plym Valley.
- Location
- Coypool Road, Marsh Mills, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4NW, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.plymrail.co.uk
- Phone
- 01752 345 078
What's Nearby?
South Devon Railway
Kingsbridge & District Light Railway
Launceston Steam Railway

Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway
Blaenavon's Heritage Railway is set in the heart of a World Heritage Site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. There is ample free car and coach parking at our main station, Furnace Sidings, located close to the Garn Lakes. From here our trains head north to the Whistle Inn public house and south to Blaenavon High Level Station, the latter a short walk from the town centre. In addition, we also operate a short branch to the Big Pit mining museum. Whether you're looking for a family day out or you are a devoted railway enthusiast, we have something for you!
- Location
- 33 Broad Street, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9NF, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Standard Gauge Railway
- Website
- http://www.bhrailway.co.uk
- Phone
- 01495 792 263
What's Nearby?
Brecon Mountain Railway
Heath Park Miniature Railway and Tramway
Perrygrove Railway

Railway Preservation Society of Ireland
Our fascinating five gallery museum allows you to rub shoulders with the giants of steam. You can step on the footplate of a 140 year old engine, get on board a 1950s carriage from the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s collection and see our restoration workshops, where these historic vehicles are brought back to life. You can explore the museum at your leisure, aided along the way by our wonderful guides who will be on hand to help with any questions. They have a rich knowledge of Irish railway heritage - some have been part of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland for over 50 years!
- Location
- Whitehead Railway Museum, Castleview Road, Whitehead, Co. Antrim, BT38 9NA, GB
- Distance
- Railway Type
- Museum
- Phone
- 028 9358 6200