Cambrian Heritage Railways
Oswestry, Shropshire
About Cambrian Heritage Railways
Heritage Railway and Museum, with a new 1.7mile extension of the line to Weston Wharf, home of the Stonehouse Brewery, bar and restaurant, also alongside the Bar restaurant of Weston Pools Village.
Parking/Public Transport
Car Parking at Oswestry Station or in town car parks. No Parking at Weston Wharf Station is opposite Oswestry Bus Station Nearest main line railway station is Gobowen. Bus links to Oswestry.
Suggested Time
half a day
Ticket Options
Tickets on the door are available
Other Info
Steam Locomotives are used whenever available, otherwise we use Diesel hauled heritage rolling stock or our 'Pacer' diesel multiple carriage units. The snack buffet car is at Weston Wharf as are the baby changing facilities.
Heritage Railway Countryside Playground Steam Diesel Trains Friendly
Cambrian Heritage Railways is based at the heart of the historic market town of Oswestry and within walking distance of the town centre, market, castle, town museum and other local amenities. Our Oswestry station boasts a railway museum, restored signal box (only open on selected days), period ticket office and waiting room, shop to support the railway, toilets and visitor parking, this is the start of your journey through time!
Our heritage trains operate on selected days using Steam, Vintage Diesel or Diesel Multiple Units, our newest item of stock is over 36 years old! Trains operate between Oswestry and Weston Wharf (NO visitor parking) and the journey takes you through the suburbs of Oswestry and onward to views of open field before arrival at Weston Wharf 1 3/4 miles to the south.
Heritage Railway Countryside Playground Steam Diesel Trains Friendly
Cambrian Heritage Railways is based at the heart of the historic market town of Oswestry and within walking distance of the town centre, market, castle, town museum and other local amenities. Our Oswestry station boasts a railway museum, restored signal box (only open on selected days), period ticket office and waiting room, shop to support the railway, toilets and visitor parking, this is the start of your journey through time!
Heritage Railway Countryside Playground Steam Diesel Trains Friendly
Our heritage trains operate on selected days using Steam, Vintage Diesel or Diesel Multiple Units, our newest item of stock is over 36 years old! Trains operate between Oswestry and Weston Wharf (NO visitor parking) and the journey takes you through the suburbs of Oswestry and onward to views of open field before arrival at Weston Wharf 1 3/4 miles to the south.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 16:00
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, Closed
- Saturday, 10:00 - 20:30
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10.30am - 8.30pm
Sunday: 10.30am -4.00pm
Seasonal Hours: Easter - Mid September. (Wednesdays, mid July - September)
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-15) : £5.00
- Adult (16-18+) : £8.00
Adults £8 Children £5 Family ticket £20 Tickets are ride all day rover tickets so turn up early for best value!
Kids travel for £1 on Wednesdays with a fare-paying adult!
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
The Old Railway Station, 28B Oswald Rd, Oswestry SY11 1RE, UK
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 1RE
England
Tel: 01691728131
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
National Rail connections at Gobowen with a local bus network available to Oswestry
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