Swanley New Barn Railway
Swanley, Kent
About Swanley New Barn Railway
Swanley New Barn Railway is a miniature railway (7 an a quarter inch gauge) situated in the green flag awarded 60 acres of Swanley Park, Kent.
The railway has 2 stations. One is adjacent to the main car park, where passengers take advantage of the train ride to carry picnics, bikes and other luggage, using their luggage carrying coach, along with themselves to the main attractions area situated next to their second and main station.
The main station, Lakeside, has 3 platforms, a ticket office, and an Ex BR signal box! The station also has a turntable at the far end that is used to turn every engine after arrival, helping it remain one of the busiest miniature stations and signal boxes anywhere in the world!
The railway mainly uses diesel engines, but these are supplemented by steam engines when volunteers are available.
The park itself also contains other top attractions including a paddling pool with splash park, an exciting main play area, plus a small children's play area and sand pit. There is also a boating lake with rowing and pedal boats, a bouncy castle, and battery cars and bikes!
The miniature Railway in Swanley Park.
The railway is a 7 1/4" miniature railway in Swanley Park. The railway provides a mode of transport from the car park on New Barn Road (BR8 7PW) to the main park attractions including a large play ground and Boating lake.
Children under 3 are free
Children under 3 travel for free with an Adult, Children under 12 must be accompanied by an Adult.
A variety of locomotives
The SNBR has a large collection of locomotives that operate the railway, with often 3 or more in use on busy days.
Facilities
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, Closed
- Tuesday, Closed
- Wednesday, Closed
- Thursday, Closed
- Friday, Closed
- Saturday, Closed
- Sunday, Closed
SNBR is Open Weekends and Kent School Holidays from the Easter Holidays to the end of the October Holidays (Weather and volunteer permitting) Term Time (Easter to October) Saturday 11:00 - 17:00 Sunday 11:00 - 17:00 School Holidays (Easter to October) Monday to Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
November to Easter the railway is CLOSED for winter maintenance
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-15) : £2.00
- Adult (16-18+) : £2.00
General AdmissionRound trip/return is £2 per person
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time less than an hour
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Hot and cold food.
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
New Barn Road
Swanley
Kent
BR8 7PW
England
Transport Information
The nearest Station is Swanley Station.
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