Railways and Transport Attractions near Cardiff on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

Cardiff is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great

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Railways and Transport Attractions near to Cardiff

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Weston Miniature Railway (13 miles)

Weston-Super-Mare

Weston Miniature Railway Passenger-carrying miniature railway 7.25 gauge over 0.5 mile on the seafront. Eighteen-hole putting course.

Brecon Mountain Railway (21 miles)

Merthyr Tydfil

Brecon Mountain Railway Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the National Park from a narrow gauge train - one of Wales's most popular railways. They have a new childrens play area at Pontsticill which is proving very popular with young visitors.

Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust (23 miles)

Watchet

Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust The Museum Contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966.

West Somerset Railway (25 miles)

Minehead

West Somerset Railway Great steam railway running 10 stations and 20 miles through the Somerset countryside, always a great family day out with the kids.

Blue Anchor Railway Museum (25 miles)

Minehead

Blue Anchor Railway Museum A lovely little railway museum for train enthusiasts!

Beacon Park Boats (26 miles)

Abergavenney

Beacon Park Boats Exceptionally quiet electric day boats on the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal

Dean Forest Railway (33 miles)

Lydney

Dean Forest Railway A heritage railway featuring an 8 mile round trip into the historic Forest of Dean. The sights, sounds and smells of a steam train are magical to kids of all ages! The railway hosts events especially for kids Days Out with Thomas, Easter Bunny Hunt, Halloween and Santa Specials.

Perrygrove Railway and Treetop Adventure (33 miles)

Coleford

Perrygrove Railway and Treetop Adventure The steam train for all ages- and all weathers! A charming railway in the Forest of Dean where friendly staff welcome you. Fun for children in our Treetop Adventure and Indoor Village with secret passages - treasure boxes are hidden here! 4 stations, each with paths to walk through ancient woods and solve the riddle of the Gale Stone. Lots of picnic tables outside and under cover

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (34 miles)

Lynmouth

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway No family trip to the picturesque towns of Lynton and Lynmouth would be complete without a trip on the world famous Cliff Railway it's the best and most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns. It will be one of the highlights of the day for Mums, Dads and the Kids!

East Somerset Railway (35 miles)

Shepton Mallet

East Somerset Railway (ESR) is an ex-Great Western Railway branch line running through the Mendip hills near Shepton Mallet, Somerset, UK. Steam trains run all year, with a 5-mile round trip through the rolling countryside

Kingfisher River Cruises (40 miles)

Symonds Yat East

Kingfisher River Cruises Symonds Yat is famous for its natural river scenery. The river winds its way through Symonds Yat gorge and village, dividing it into East and West. - Our boat trips last around 35 minutes.

Devon Railway Centre (41 miles)

Tiverton

Devon Railway Centre - a popular Devon tourist attraction which offers a unique railway experience and boasts a host of attractions in one location. We offer an interactive fun filled day out. Our railways give unlimited train rides around the centre and opportunities for you to become involved! Children can clip the tickets and wave the flag to start our trains.

Yeovil Railway Centre (43 miles)

Yeovil

Yeovil Railway Centre Steam hauled train rides, a minature railway, vistor centre/museum and much more! A great visit for train enthusiasts and the like.

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway (46 miles)

Broomy Hill

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway Extensive Miniature Railway in 3 1/2, 5 and 7 1/4 inch gauges - check website for public running days

Gartell Light Railway (47 miles)

Templecombe

Gartell Light Railway Step back in time to a more leisurely age and ride through the beautiful Blackmore Vale countryside along the route of the old Somerset & Dorset Railway.

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway (48 miles)

Parracombe

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Once one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways. An initial mile has recently been reopened within Exmoor at Woody Bay Station. The railway has fast become one of the top must-see attractions of North Devon and Exmoor, and definitely has something to offer for all the family!

Pecorama Indoor Model Railway (54 miles)

Beer

Pecorama Indoor Model Railway The Exhibition hall displays wonderfully detailed layouts in many gauges of track, with push button controls enabling children to operate the trains. In the Gardens, the 7 Â¼ inch narrow gauge passenger-carrying line, powered by a fleet of miniature steam and diesel locomotives, winds its mile-long way through tunnels

Seaton Tramway (54 miles)

Seaton

Seaton Tramway "It's electric" A fun day out for all the family. Ride on one of our trams and take a step back in time. Great if you are looking for family days out in Devon.

Bideford Railway Museum (57 miles)

Bideford

Bideford Railway Museum Bideford Railway Museum - Although regular passenger trains ceased in 1965 with the notorious 'Beaching Act', the line from Barnstaple - Torrington - Meeth remained open for milk and clay traffic until 1982.

Bristol Aero Collection (58 miles)

Cirencester

Bristol Aero Collection is a museum dedicated to the preservation and display of artefacts of the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and its sister companies. On display are aircraft, engines, missiles, spacecraft, road transport and many more items designed and built in Bristol in the last century.

Cotswold River Cruise (58 miles)

Cotswolds

Cotswold River Cruise Private and public hire cruise boats offering different sizes and services for every occasion. Self drive hire facilities also available. Pre booking essential.

Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway (61 miles)

Swindon

Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway - the kids love a day out on a steam train. There are special event weekends throughout the year including Easter Bunny Rides, Halloween Specials & Santa Specials. All aboard!!!

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (64 miles)

Toddington

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway The GWR is asteam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. In addition to a scheduled service, GWR hosts a number of galas and enthusiasts' events throughout the year, including our popular Santa Specials.

New Quay Boat Trips (72 miles)

New Quay

New Quay Boat Trips Take a trip along the beautiful Ceredigion Coast in one of theri passanger boats. You may get close to the local wildlife, dolphins, seals, porpoises and more.

The Vale of Rheidol Railway (74 miles)

Cardiganshire

The Vale of Rheidol Railway An unforgettable journey through the spectacular Rheidol Valley by narrow gauge steam train.

South Devon Railway (74 miles)

Buckfastleigh

South Devon Railway 'The South Devon Railway is one of Devon's and the West Country's best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west.'

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (76 miles)

Paignton

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway is the holiday line from Paignton with steam trains running in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes to Kingswear for Dartmouth.

Bournemouth Eye (78 miles)

Bournemouth

Bournemouth Eye Tethered Balloon Flights every day from the beautiful Lower Gardens in central Bournemouth. We'll take you 500ft. above this exciting resort where you'll experience amazing panoramic views over the English Channel and surrounding countryside, for up to 20 miles.

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway (79 miles)

Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth Cliff Railway This remarkable funicular railway is the oldest and steepest inland electric cliff railway in the country.

Swanage Railway (80 miles)

Swanage

Swanage Railway The award-winning Swanage Railway currently operates on the six miles of track between Swanage and Norden, through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.

River Link (81 miles)

Dartmouth

River Link Pleasure boat cruises and trips up and down the River Dart, from Dartmouth to Totnes in Devon, UK.

Didcot Railway Centre (84 miles)

Didcot

Didcot Railway Centre See the steam trains from the golden age of the Great Western Railway in the original engine shed, with a recreation of Brunel's broad gauge railway and a typical country branch line.

Oxford River Cruises (85 miles)

Oxford

Oxford River Cruises A trip aboard an Edwardian River Launch in Oxford offers a taste of a slower life, where cares drift away with the gentle flow of the water and life's pleasures can be enjoyed to their utmost. Great idea for a family day out in Oxfordshire.

Cherwell Boat House (85 miles)

Oxford

Cherwell Boat House Rowing boats, canoes and punts for hire - what a great idea for a bit of family fun while you are in Oxford.

Dudley Canal Tunnels (86 miles)

Dudley

Dudley Canal Tunnels - an opportunity to travel the complete length of Dudley Tunnel and also visit Dudley's famous Limestone Mines. Looks like a great family day out in the Midlands

Baggeridge Minature Railway (87 miles)

Dudley

Baggeridge Minature Railway Trains run on regular dates throughout the year offering visitors a chance to board and admire the trains.

Telford Steam Railway (89 miles)

Telford

Telford Steam Railway A classic and delightful Steam Railway - at 1 in 39 one of the steepest railways in preservation.

Vintage Railway (89 miles)

Birmingham

Vintage Railway Steam Train Excursions to places of interest make an excellent day out for families and railway enthusiasts.

Cholsey & Wallingford Railway (90 miles)

Wallingford

Cholsey & Wallingford Railway The Cholsey and Wallingford Railway is a preserved former Great Western Railway branchline that links the national railway network at Cholsey, with the historic market town of Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Trains run on selected weekends and bank holidays throughout the year and, where available, are steam hauled.

Watercress Railway (93 miles)

Winchester

Watercress Railway The Watercress Line heritage railway, so called because of the vast quantities of watercress it used to transport up to Covent Garden Market, makes for a charming day out in its own right.

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line (93 miles)

Alresford

Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line More than just a train ride! Experience History in Motion as you travel by Steam or Diesel Locomotive through ten miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside.

Midland Air Museum (93 miles)

Coventry

Midland Air Museum Midland Air Museums exhibits range from the magnificent Avro Vulcan bomber through more than 30 other historic aircraft, both civil and military, aero engines and other artefacts, to a wide range of memorabilia. A good family day out for if your smalls like vehicles of any description.

Coventry Transport Museum (97 miles)

Coventry

Coventry Transport Museum The largest collection of British Road Transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 100 motorcycles. Fun for all the family!

Bodmin & Wenford Railway (98 miles)

Bodmin

Bodmin & Wenford Railway The Bodmin & Wenford Railway is Cornwall's only standard gauge railway still operated by steam locomotives and the trains run through some delightful Cornish scenery.

Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway (99 miles)

Chinnor

Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway A seven mile train journey on a steam engine - great for a family day out with the kids - especially train mad ones!!

Isle of Wight Steam Railway (103 miles)

Ryde

Isle of Wight Steam Railway Five-mile steam railway using Victorian and Edwardian locomotives and carriages. Other attractions include souvenir shop, refreshments and children's playground, gardens and woodland walk. Great idea if you are looking for family days out on the isle of wight.

Ryde Dotto Train (103 miles)

Ryde

Ryde Dotto Train Running in the summer months, easter to october usually, train runs in a circular route from Puckpool park, along the Esplanade of Ryde, through the town and upto Summerfields in the town centre.

Llangollen Railway (103 miles)

Llangollen

Llangollen Railway Take a sixteen mile round trip through the beautiful Dee Valley on a fantastic steam train - it could be like going back in time as you pass through the stations.

Llangollen Wharf (103 miles)

Denbighshire

Llangollen Wharf Horse Drawn Boat Trips - Experience for yourself the pleasure of a horse drawn boat trip on the beautiful Llangollen Canal. Watch the fish swim lazily by in the clear water delivered fresh from the River Dee as your boat glides silently through the Welsh mountains.

Amerton Railway (105 miles)

Stowe-by-Chartley

Amerton Railway The Amerton Railway is a 2ft gauge line, set in the rolling Staffordshire countryside, and situated at the very popular Amerton Working Farm

Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting South Wales you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.

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