RAILWAYS TO VISIT!
There are 119 heritage railways active in the UK. So many to choose! So here are a few that we recommend to you that is defiantly worth the visit!
Dean Forest Railway
It's THE Forest Railway!
Defiantly worth the visit.
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The 4 1/2 mile line runs through beautiful woodland and countryside, offering you a chance to experience the relaxing pace of a typical country branch line.
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Address: Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL15 4ET
Website: https://deanforestrailway.co.uk
Perrygrove Railway
Perrygrove Railway runs for 3/4 mile through farmland and woods on the edge of the Forest of Dean. Ride the steam train to all our activities including the unique Treetop Adventure - 5 houses up in the trees, fully accessible and safe - our covered picnic and play area at Foxy Hollow, an Indoor Village with secret passages, and a den-building area in the woods.
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Address: Perrygrove Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL16 8QB
Website: https://www.perrygrove.co.uk
Avon Valley Railway
Bristol and Bath's heritage steam railway, offering a six mile round trip which takes passengers along sections of the old Midland Railway, providing a chance to see the magnificent River Avon Valley from a unique viewpoint.
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Address: Bitton Station, 3 Bath Rd, Bristol
Postcode: BS30 6HD
Website: https://www.avonvalleyrailway.org
Swindon & Crickdale Railway
Wiltshire's Only Standard Gauge Heritage Railway. We offer round-trip passenger journeys of approximately 4.5 miles with heritage trains running between Blunsdon and Hayes Knoll, plus an extension south to Taw Valley Halt at Mouldon Hill Country Park within the Borough of Swindon.
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Address: Blunsdon Station Tadpole Lane Blunsdon, Swindon
Postcode: SN25 2DA
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is a heritage railway over 14 miles (23km) long in the beautiful English Cotswolds. Visit the GWSR stations at Broadway (postcode WR12 7DF), Toddington (postcode GL54 5DT), Winchcombe (GL54 5LD), or Cheltenham Racecourse (GL50 4SH). Free parking, and there is so much to do in addition to riding on the heritage trains. There are authentic Great Western Railway stations and well-stocked shops. Catering options include on-train buffet cars, Broadway Station Refreshment Room, 1950s themed Coffee Pot Cafe at Winchcombe Station and the Flag & Whistle Restaurant at Toddington Station.
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Address: Churchward House, Winchcombe Railway Station, Winchcombe, Cheltenham
Postcode: GL54 5LD
Website: https://www.gwsr.com
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
A Museum housed in the original G.W.R. Goods station of 1883! The Great western railway Museum is housed in one of the last remaining permanent railway buildings left in the Forest of Dean on the original site of Coleford's railway yard. Its full of local railway history and artefacts it also has a 71/4 gauge miniature railway which runs around its site for all age groups! also has a full size Peckett locomotive in the engine shed and restored signal box.
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Address: Railway Drive, Coleford, Gloucestershire
Postcode: GL16 8RH
Website: https://www.gwrmuseumcoleford.co.uk
West Somerset Railway
This scenic 20-mile rail tour from the Quantock Hills to the Bristol Channel coast recaptures the romantic era of steam rail travel.
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Address: The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset
Postcode: TA24 5BG
Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway
Blaenavon's Heritage Railway is located in the heart of the Blaenaon World Heritage Site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in South Wales. There is ample free car and coach parking at Furnace Sidings, our main station located close to the Garn Lakes. From Furnace Sidings our trains head both north to the Whistle Inn, and south to Blaenavon High Level Station, located above Blaenavon town centre.
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Address: The Railway Station, Furnace Sidings, Garn Yr Erw, Blaenavon
Postcode: NP4 9SF
Website: https://www.bhrailway.co.uk
Brecon Mountain Railway
Brecon Mountain Railway was built on part of the abandoned Brecon & Merthyr Railway which was originally built in 1859. Travel behind a vintage Steam Locomotive in our all-weather observation coaches and admire the spectacular views on your 10 mile round journey. The railway climbs to Torpantau, high in the Brecon Beacons before returning Pontsticill Station. Visit our Steam Museum, Children's Play area and Lakeside Café. At Pant Station we have Tearooms, Gift Shop and a Workshop. Facilities for disabled passengers including ramps, toilets and an adapted carriage to accommodate wheelchairs.
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Address: Pant Station, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan
Postcode: CF48 2DD
Website: https://www.bmr.wales
