Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway
Hounslow, Greater London
About Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway
All Aboard for Family Fun at Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway! 🚂
Open Sundays only from March to October, 10.30 to 4 pm.
Looking for an affordable, exciting day out that the whole family will love? Come to Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway and enjoy the magic of steam every Sunday, March to October, at our charming heritage railway in the heart of Hounslow’s green countryside!
✨ Why families love us:
Unlimited fun for little adventurers – Kids can run free on our grassy field, explore the woodland trail, and view the train from our viewing platform!
Playtime on the Kempton Flyer – Our play train is perfect for budding drivers to imagine themselves at the helm!
Bring your picnic – Relax and enjoy lunch in our family-friendly picnic area.
Ride a real steam train – Hop aboard our beautiful 1903 steam locomotive Darent for an unforgettable ride.
Photo moments – Children can stand with the train driver or guard for a unique photo opportunity.
🎉 Don’t miss our amazing special events!
We’ve built everything from Dino the Dinosaur Train to a working replica of Stephenson’s Rocket (1859) –and kids love the theatre of our Santa Specials.
Come and see why families return again and again – it's a countryside escape right in the city!
Fantastic children’s events heritage steam train rides and family picnics
We're known as the the hidden gem in West London as a heritage steam railway that kids just love to visit. . We also have a special miniature sit on for the little ones. During 2025 we're featuring different trains such a working replica of Stephensons Rocket locomotive to celebrate Railway 200 , a nationwide campaign to marke the anniversary of the first passenger train. Our hugely popular Dino the dinosaur train, Scream Up Halloween train rides and legendary Santa Specials will also be running.
Special trains and event
Children and steam enthusiasts love heritage steam train locomotives, and we receive 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor for the wonderful experience we offer at such a low price. Entirely managed by volunteers
Special events & experiences
HKWR offer great family fun days out . Known as the hidden gem in West London we run a 1903 heritage steam locomotive and Kids just love steam trains. Special events such as family fun weekends, Dinosaur and Halloween weekends and Santa specials are all set at family affordable prices. Little ones love our sit in miniature train and our picnic area with play train. There's also a beautiful shady walk and there's free parking. HKRW is very much a community railway managed entirely by volunteers. We are open on Sundays from March to October and some Saturdays, but our special events are legendary.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Dog Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, Closed
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, Closed
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, 10:30 - 14:00
Friday, October 31 2025: Open 24 hours
We are only open on Sundays from March to the end October, 10.30 to 4 pm. and some Saturdays when we have special events.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (3-15) : £2.50
- Adult (17-18+) : £4.50
- Babies and Toddlers (0-3) : Free
For special events, see website for tickets. Snacks and drinks are from £2 to £5
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 1 - 2 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
coffee at £2 and snacks at £1.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Snakey Lane
Hanworth
Hounslow
Greater London
TW137ND
England
Go to our website and find directions. If using public transport, there is a 20-minute walk from the security gates to the railway platform.
Tel: 07796322463
Visit WebsiteTransport Information
buses
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