Great Central Railway
Loughborough, LeicestershireAbout Great Central Railway
Full steam ahead to the Great Central Railway! Take a ride on a steam powered railway where vintage locomotives whizz through the Leicestershire countryside.
Enjoy panoramic views from comfortable carriages whilst feeling like a time traveller. Built in the late 19th-century, this railway is a historic attraction your family has to visit. Not only are the trains amazing, but the location is too. Walk along the station like former passengers would have done over one hundred years ago. There’s plenty to keep the family busy, such as a museum, gift shop, and a train emporium.

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The only double tracked mainline heritage railway in the Uk
Family Time at its best
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Open 24 hours
- Tuesday, Open 24 hours
- Wednesday, Open 24 hours
- Thursday, Open 24 hours
- Friday, Open 24 hours
- Saturday, Open 24 hours
- Sunday, Open 24 hours
We operate every weekend and some midweeks during the summer and during school holidays. Check our website for details of timetables and special events
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (3-14) : £12.00
- Adult (15-18+) : £22.00
Our standard prices are for a runabout all day travel ticket. Family tickets are also available. Full details on our website.
During AUGUST 2023 Kids go for a Quid.
Up to 3 £1.00 tickets can be purchased with every adult ticket
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
Contact Details
Great Central Road
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 1RW
England
We have four stations, start your visit at any of them: Leicester North, Rothley, Quorn & Woodhouse, Loughborough Central
Tel: 01509632323
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