This Easter, gather your family and hop aboard a historic steam locomotive for an awesome adventure! Taking you back in time to a bygone era of rail travel, these family-friendly Easter steam trains offer an exciting experience for children. Enjoy breathtaking views as you wind through picturesque countryside, and with many Easte- themed upcoming events onboard you’re sure to be in for an egg-tastic time!
Easter Steam Train Rides In Wales
Easter Special Brecon Mountain Railway
Each steam train ride booked over Easter weekend includes an egg hunt, an Easter treats goody bag and meeting the Easter bunny and other characters.
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill Rd, Pant CF48 2DD
19th - 21st April 2025
Adult £24.50
Child £12.25
Easter Weekend Gwili Steam Railway
Gwili Steam Railway
Railway Station, Abergwili Junction, Carmarthen
Easter weekend
From £24.99
Easter Steam Trains In The South East
Egburt Holmes Easter Egg Easter Steam Train
Join the fun this Easter with the Egburt Holmes Easter Egg Hunt at the Spa Valley Railway! From April 18th to 21st, embark on a thrilling adventure with Egburt Holmes, the great egg detective, as he tries to solve the mystery of the missing Easter eggs!
Starting at Tunbridge Wells West, families will board a Victorian steam train and enjoy a journey to Eridge station, spotting Easter eggs along the way. The interactive show includes activity packs, treats, and lots of laughter. With three shows daily, your ticket also gives you all-day travel on other services. A perfect mix of mystery, fun, and family adventure!
West Station, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5QY
Easter Steam Up - 18th to 21st April
Egburt Holmes Easter Egg Hunt - 18th - 21st April
Adult £18
Child £11
Audley End Easter Springtime Surprise Special
Climb onboard the miniature railway and ride into an enchanted wood. Along the route you’ll see lots of Easter surprises such as chicks, flowers and colourful eggs.
Finally arrive at your destination the woodland home of Audley End’s own Easter bunny for a live show! How exciting! All children receive a Springtime souvenir
Audley End Rd, Audley End, Saffron Walden CB11 4JB
5th - 21st April 2025
Adults and Children over 92cm – from £18.75
Child Under 92cm – from £9.40
Child under 1 Year – Free
Carer of disabled – Free
Easter Steam Trains In The South West
Avon Valley Railway Chocolate Train
Bitton Station, Bath Rd, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD
20th - 21st April 2025
Adult £11
Child £7
Easter Steam Trains In The Midlands
Apedale Valley Light Railway Easter Egg Hunt
Can you spot the Easter Eggs around the railway? There are prizes for kids who manage to spot them all!
Loomer Rd, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 7LB
19th - 21st April 2025
Standard fares apply
Easter Steam Trains In The North
Peter Rabbit Fun Day East Lancashire
Complete your day out with a ride on board a heritage steam or diesel train travelling through Irwell Valley.
East Lancashire Railway
23A Bolton St, Bury BL9 0EY
18th and 19th April 2025
Pre booked tickets essential. General Admission tickets must be purchased online, so don’t miss out.
We hope you’ve found an Easter family steam ride to enjoy. For loads more Spring fun check out our Easter blogs.
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