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

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Railways and Transport Attractions near to Horsey

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Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust (17 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.

Blue Anchor Railway Museum (19 miles)

Minehead

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

East Somerset Railway (21 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 April - October and December with Santa Specials, with a 5-mile round trip. We have volunteer staff who are very knowledgeable and will give you all the help you need and answers to any question you may have.

West Somerset Railway (22 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.

Yeovil Railway Centre (22 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.

Bristol Packet Boat Rides (26 miles)

Bristol

Bristol Packet Boat Rides Cruise around Bristol's historic harbour and on the Avon from Avonmouth to Bath, stopping at waterside pubs and tea gardens with entertaining commentary.

Brunels SS Great Britain (26 miles)

Bristol

Brunels SS Great Britain Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to discover the world’s first great ocean liner.

Bristol Ferry Boat Co (26 miles)

Bristol

Bristol Ferry Boat Co Family friendly boat trips, many varying themes and lengths so suitable for all age groups if you choose wisely.

Gartell Light Railway (27 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 and Dorset Railway.

Strawberry Line Miniature Railway (28 miles)

Bristol

Strawberry Line Miniature Railway 5 inch gauge railway attraction includes a Tunnel, Motive Power Depot, Carriage Sheds, Turntable and Automatic Signalling System.

Avon Valley Railway (29 miles)

Bristol

Avon Valley Railway This attraction takes young and old back to the trains of yesteryear. Your train will be pulled by a restored steam engine and you can enjoy food and drink in a restored carriage. Not forgetting special trips aboard Thomas the Tank Engine and Santa Steam Specials during the year.

Devon Railway Centre (31 miles)

Tiverton

Devon Railway Centre offers a unique interactive fun rail experience with unlimited train rides around the centre and opportunities for you to become involved! Children can even clip the tickets and wave the flag to start the trains.

Seaton Tramway (31 miles)

Seaton

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

Beer Heights Light Railway (32 miles)

Seaton

Beer Heights Light Railway Considered by many the finest 7¼ inch gauge railway in Britain, the route includes bridges, extensive sidings, one impressively steeply graded, set in the hillside above Wildway Park with wonderful views over Lyme Bay to distant Portland Bill.

Pecorama Indoor Model Railway (32 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 and a 1/4 inch narrow gauge passenger-carrying line, powered by a fleet of miniature steam and diesel locomotives, winds its mile-long way through tunnels

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (38 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: the best and most exciting way to travel between these two historic towns. It will be one of the highlights of the day!

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway (40 miles)

Parracombe

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Once one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow gauge railways. An initial mile has so far 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!

Exmouth Model Railway (42 miles)

Exmouth

Exmouth Model Railway Come and see the British Countryside in miniature with 20 trains weaving their way through 115 scale miles of varied landscape; the villages, towns, stations, traffic, people and even birds in the trees all authentic to the last meticulous detail.

Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway (43 miles)

Torfaen

Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Trains head north to the Whistle Inn, south to Blaenavon High Level Station (which is only a short walk from Blaenavon town centre) as well as to Big Pit Halt, which is adjacent to the Big Pit Mining Museum.

Dean Forest Railway (45 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 like Days Out with Thomas, Easter Bunny Hunt, Halloween and Santa Specials.

Beacon Park Boats (46 miles)

Abergavenney

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

Perrygrove Railway and Treetop Adventure (46 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.

Brecon Mountain Railway (48 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.

Wareham Boat Hire (49 miles)

Wareham

Wareham Boat Hire is a boat hire company offering Motor Boats, Kayaks, Canoes, Paddle Boards and Rowing Boats for hire on the beautiful River Frome from Wareham. We also offer BCU courses, paddle power, cruises and boat trips.

Kingfisher River Cruises (50 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.

Gower Coast Adventures (52 miles)

Swansea

Gower Coast Adventures Their aim is to provide a breathtaking, interactive tour of the South Gower Coast, to watch birds, porpoises, seals and even occasionally dolphins at play in their natural habitat.

The Big Canoe (55 miles)

Poole Harbour

The Big Canoe is an opportunity for families with children to explore the coastal waters of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island paddling a huge Open Canadian Canoe.

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (56 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 (56 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.

Littledown Miniature Railway (57 miles)

Bournemouth

Littledown Miniature Railway The raised track is suitable for running 7 ¼, 5, and 3 ½ inch gauge locomotives suitable for passenger hauling. Nearby play park, duck pond and paddling pool.

The Golden Hind at Brixham (57 miles)

Brixham

The Golden Hind at Brixham There's so much to see and explore above and below its five decks, with many hands on exhibits giving the visitor of all ages a wonderful insight to the incredible life at sea in Tudor times.

Swanage Railway (58 miles)

Swanage

Swanage Railway Visitors can experience a unique journey through six miles of beautiful scenery passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.

South Devon Railway (58 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.'

Swindon and Cricklade Steam Railway (58 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!!!

River Link (61 miles)

Dartmouth

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

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway (66 miles)

Broomy Hill

Broomy Hill Miniature Railway Extensive Miniature Railway in 3 1/2, 5 and 7 1/4 inch gauges. Picnic areas and the clubhouse's hands on railway help keep kids interested.

Cotswold River Cruise (67 miles)

Lechlade on Thames

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.

Kennet Horse Boat Company (68 miles)

Hungerford

Kennet Horse Boat Company - canal cruises offer an opportunity to do just that. Choose between the slow meandering of the motor barge and the sedate drifting of the horse drawn barge. Whichever takes your fancy, we can offer you a great day out.

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway (71 miles)

Easleigh

Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway Come and ride on our 1 and a quarter mile track to the children's playground and picnic area by the lakes at Monks Brook Halt.

Plymouth Miniature Steam (71 miles)

Plymouth

Plymouth Miniature Steam Two 71/4” gauge Wren locomotives and 2 battery powered diesels provide the pulling power for a sweet little jaunt for train lovers of all ages.

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Thanks for all the great things to do and Railways and Transport Attractions near Horsey with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun 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 playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in Somerset can enjoy the great day out as well.