Steam Trains Near You

This popular heritage railway journey is perfect for a family day out. With 40 years of steam travel, this old-fashioned train will let you have an experience of the past! Travelling through the highlands of Scotland, seeing different town centres and woodlands. This trip is perfect for you and your family, with a safe and friendly railway!

You can even enjoy some afternoon tea or lunch for your day trips. This journey lasts around 1 hour and 45 minutes departing from Aviemore, visiting Boat of Garden and Broomhill stations. Who needs a car when you can enjoy the majestic views of mother nature through a trip by steam train?

Known as the greatest railway journey in the world. This classic steam train takes an 84-mile trip around majestic destinations from the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis to the deepest seawater destinations! Depending on which train you get on, you will experience different parts of Scotland. This trio of railways involves a relaxing experience whilst having fun looking at the beautiful destinations along the way!

But did you know this railway is where the Harry Potter films were recorded! The Hogwarts Express is for everyone to experience and is definitely a family favourite.

On your trip you can smell the countryside drift through your old-fashioned windows! What’s even better is each railway station allows you to stay over in the local hotels or lodges, letting you see the beautiful countryside on your relaxing weekend away!

Are you ready to take a train and learn about the heritage railway? Well, this steam train is the one for you! These vintage trains are powered by a steam locomotives or heritage diesel, so sit back and enjoy the scenery from your carriage window. On sunny days the smoke may wraft through the carriage windows, creating amazing memories! Along your journey, you will see stunning sceneries of mountains, willow-filled marshes, and farmlands! This steam train is definitely for fun-seeking families!

You can also visit Inch Abbey, an ancient building, a five-minute stroll from Inch Abbey station. But did you know that Game of Thrones was filmed here? I guess this may be a family favourite for some people!

This railway station holds many special events! Want to get excited for Christmas too? This amazing railway holds a Lapland experience for you and your family to enjoy. On your day you will see Santa and his little elves whilst enjoying Christmas treats! So come along on this festive steam train and let’s enjoy Christmas together!

The world’s oldest railway line is still in use thanks to Tanfield Railway. Dating back to 1725, this train station still uses old waggonways letting you have a heritage experience! You will pass Causey Arch, the world’s oldest bridge and many other historical sitings. Special events are held regularly with this amazing railway experience for all your family to enjoy! To learn more about the historical steam trains, there are heritage open days for everyone to enjoy!

Even on your trip around the countryside, afternoon tea is available for you glamorous guests. With homemade cakes, scones and plenty of tea to enjoy. Sounds like a great fantastic experience to me, who doesn’t love fresh cakes?

With Christmas around the corner, Tanfield Railway station has Christmas special events for your family to enjoy! Your steam train will travel to Santa’s magical grotto. This is an exciting experience for children to see Santa and for parents to enjoy a relaxing trip with majestic views!

Are you ready to join Santa Trains? Then hope on this steam trip!

Developed in the 19th century, this railway is home to 35 years worth of trains running over the tracks! The historical steam trains hold a fleet of steam locomotives for you to sit back and enjoy the journey! The beautiful trains run through the Alnwick countryside, letting passengers enjoy the breath-taking scenery.

There is a range of events held here every weekend for everyone to enjoy! Whether you are wanting to become a part of the dedicated volunteers or have a guided tour! It’s all here for you. With over 10 different types of carriages, passengers can have an experience from the past!

With great special events being held every week, you will have a calendar of events! This family day trip which isn’t one to be missed!

Imagine having a nice glass of wine with a magic act to watch, whilst travelling across the city! Well, we’ve found the perfect experience for you! With seven different railway stations travelling to different beautiful villages! You can have a range of fancy dining experiences with live music and acts along each trip! What more could someone ask for?

But if you’re wanting something more casual and relaxed. Then East Lancashire Railway station has modern markets filled with homemade family stalls and restaurants for you to enjoy. But the fun doesn’t stop here. This railway station also holds murder mystery nights or even wine tasting! Along each journey, you can also receive afternoon tea and delicious lunches to keep you charged for the stunning countryside you will see!

What if I told you there is a railway station from a film, The Railway Children or the popular Netflix show Peaky Blinders? Some parts of each programme were filmed right here in this specific destination! With there being over 150 years of history here, isn’t this a great place to bring the family? There are six train stations riding to different attractions and to the stunning countryside! Your whole family can enjoy the sound of the steam trains and breathe in the fresh air of nature too.

But the fun doesn’t stop here! You can have a guided tour learning about the fleet of locomotives or even drive one! I guess everyone can be a captain for the day! With supervision each passenger will be able to drive a steam train for one trip. So if you want to be captain for the day, just hop on board and book your tickets now!

This majestic railway based in Chester runs steam train trips for 4 miles from Alridge to Brownhills. Letting their passengers see a stunning valley, high mountains and beautiful countryside. With all four stations running on diesel locomotives, each railway holds history to learn about! This railway service holds events for your family to enjoy on board of a steam train.

What’s great is, this railway service holds a museum letting your children learn about heritage of the steam trains too! This classic steam train ride lets you enjoy a cater experience with food and beverages available onboard whilst you relax.

Ready to see some impressive views of Derbyshire countryside? This amazing railway service allows everyone to come together be entertained through railway culture! The steam locomotives allow everyone to enjoy the excitement of being on a heritage steam train whilst enjoying the views out the window. This railway service also holds many seasonal events one being Halloween for your family to enjoy with a wizard competition and many more fun activities!

Children’s parties or even work duos can be held here! As a way to either relax or enjoy the stunning views! There is also a VIP tour for you train enthusiasts, who want a personal tour of the steam trains and even a footplate experience of the locomotives! So are you ready to choo choo your way here? Then don’t forget to book your tickets now!

Do you want to take a long trip across the rivers and over the mountains? Or imagine having a nap and waking up in the foothills of Snowdon. This classic steam railway takes you to different locations such as beautiful villages and high mountains to create the finest steam train trips for you! Even along the way, this dining train provides a hamper of food, to make sure you’re charged for your trip!

A fun fact is this railway was established by parliament in 1832 and the dedicated volunteers help keep the railway station running! This heritage railway attraction is a great way to travel around Wales whilst enjoying the stunning views that come along too. This railway holds fantastic events for family day outs, making sure that everyone can get a taste of the steam train!

So are you ready to be a woodland wonder or a great explorer? Then this is the place for you!

Enjoy scenic views across the South Wales countryside and a day of family fun on board the beautiful steam engines looked after by caring volunteers at Blaenavon  a popular attraction for families. Take a journey into history as you board the vintage carriages of this amazing heritage railway.

Remember to visit the gift shop on your way out. Thomas The Tank Engine fans will be in for a real treat with a wide range of books and toys available. There’s also a station cafe serving light meals and snacks. Blaenavon hosts a variety of seasonal events throughout the year including Halloween and Santa Specials. We recommend you book tickets in advance especially for special events which sell out quickly.