Our Railway Café, located inside our stunning Visitor Centre, is open Mon-Fri 9.30am-2pm, all year round with no ticket required. (Access around the site is limited on these days and there are no train rides.)
STEAMING SEASON: The 2025 Steaming Season will begin fully on Sunday 6th April, however we will be open for February half term on Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th & Sunday 23rd February.
On Steaming Days, you can come for steam train rides, plus ride the miniature railway, watch the model trains, visit the Railway Museum and Visitor Centre with shop and café, plus lots more. Our Steaming Days are on Sundays and Bank Holidays, plus some Wednesdays during school holidays.
Please check our calendar before visiting
SPECIAL EVENTS: We hold lots of different special events during our season, ranging from visits by Thomas & Friends, Bluey and a herd of dinosaurs, or a rally of classic vehicles or Emergency Services.
Take a look at our What’s On section for more information on what’s coming up. There’s something for everyone!
Steaming & Special Event opening times: 10.30am – 5pm. Last admissions 3pm.
*** Please be aware that due to the nature of steam railways where steam trains are operating there is always a risk of falling ash coming from the locomotive’s chimney, which can be hot.
*** When working with ancient heritage machinery, there is always a relatively high risk that problems can occur and we may not be able to run the loco advertised.
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Tel: 01296 655720
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