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Heatherslaw Light Railway

Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland

About Heatherslaw Light Railway

Aside from being the most northerly known steam railway in England, Heatherslaw Light Railway is also terrifically adaptive to the weather: with fully enclosed, partly glazed, and fully open carriage options provided depending on their judged suitability for the day! In addition they carry 2 permanent carriages suitable for disabled access, so whatever your set up, whatever your weather prognosis, you're good to go!

Their 15 inch gauge railway runs a charming route from Heatherslaw Station across to Etal Castle, totting up a return journey of just under 4miles with much of it alongside the River Till so you have a great passing view of the copious riverside wildlife like swans, herons, ducks and otters!

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England's most northerly steam railway

We operate from the end of March until early November, providing a two mile ride to Etal, all tickets are returns. Open 7 days a week.

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Facilities

  • Gift Shop iconGift Shop
  • Onsite Parking iconOnsite Parking
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly iconDog Friendly
  • Pushchair Friendly iconPushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 10:30 - 16:30
  • Tuesday, 10:30 - 16:30
  • Wednesday, 10:30 - 00:00
  • Thursday, 00:00 - 16:30
  • Friday, Closed
  • Saturday, 10:30 - 16:30
  • Sunday, 10:30 - 16:30

Please see website for details closed Firdays in April, open 7 days a week from May onwards

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Child (5-17) : £5.50
  • Adult (18++) : £9.50
  • Babies and Toddlers (2-5) : £3.00

2 Adults & 2 children - £26.00

2 Adults & 1 child - £21.00

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Ford Forge
Cornhill-on-Tweed
Northumberland
TD12 4TJ
England

What3words: loaning.gross.settle ​Satnav: to avoid being wrong side of the River Till, add Ford Forge in addition to the postcode TD12 4TJ ​From the A1: Take the B6353, via Fenwick and Lowick, follow signs for Ford and Etal. ​From the A697: Situated on the B6354 approximately 8 miles north of Wooler - follow signs for Ford and Etal. ​EV Chargers: Note these are on the Mill side of the River Till a short walk across to the station. What3words moped.revamped.towers ​Public Transport : 267 Berwick to Wooler or Wooler to Berwick

Tel: 01890820244

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267 Berwick to Wooler or Wooler to Berwick

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