Top 10 steam train experiences

Britain is home of the steam railway and boasts over 200 years of locomotive travel. Jump aboard and experience the chug of the engine and piercing shriek of the whistle for yourself. An enchanting steam train outing will delight the whole family, and with loads of other attractions thrown in, you’re guaranteed a fun-filled day to remember.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Ride a splendid Victorian or Edwardian locomotive and get a unique insight into British transport history while taking in the most stunning scenery. 

Isle of Wight railwayIsle of Wight Destination Guide

Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway

Join the kids on a scenic miniature steam train journey around Southbourne Lake and enjoy a fascinating environmental excursion examining local wildlife.

Eastbourne railwayEastbourne Destination Guide

Sittingbourne Steam Railway

Sittingbourne Steam Railway

This historic railway in Kent features the longest narrow-gauge viaduct in the country with the original locomotives and rolling stock.

Sittingbourne railwayKent Destination Guide

The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

The Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Take a charming five-mile journey through the Yorkshire Dales and don’t miss special events like Thomas the Tank Engine days out.

Embsay railway | Yorkshire Destination Guide

Lappa Valley Steam Railway

A two-mile steam train journey, leisure park, paddle-boats, canoes, two miniature railways, crazy golf and maze. All this plus the stunning Cornish countryside.

Lappa Valley railwayCornwall Destination Guide

Bressingham Steam Experience and Gardens

Bressingham Steam Experience and Gardens

Norfolk’s full ‘steam experience’ with narrow-gauge railway rides, Victorian steam roundabout, locomotive sheds, engine displays, traction engines and gardens. 

Bressingham Steam ExperienceNorfolk Destination Guide

Isle of Man Steam Railway

With steam locomotives dating back to 1873, you can travel back in time while you travel through the island's most picturesque countryside. 

Isle of Man railwayIsle of Man Destination Guide

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway

An adorable steam-hauled miniature passenger railway near Southampton with 2 stations and stop offs at picnic sites, lakes and a children's play area.

Eastleigh railwaySouthampton Destination Guide 

Foxfield Steam Railway

Foxfield Steam Railway

Experience the nostalgia of this unique steam railway, winding gently through North Staffordshire's picturesque countryside for a five mile round trip.

Foxfield railwayStaffordshire Destination Guide

Telford Steam Railway

Loads of special events such as Teddy Bears' picnics, Transport Galas and Thomas the Tank Engine weekends make for a great family day out. 

Telford railwayTelford Destination Guide

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