20 Best Railway and Transport Attractions In Clifton Near Me | Day Out With The Kids

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    Best Railway and Transport Attractions In Clifton

    We've rounded up the best railway and transport attractions in Clifton in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 54 Clifton railway and transport attractions to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or tourist attractions. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the railway and transport attractions we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Outside view of The Shuttleworth Collection in Biggleswade

    The Shuttleworth Collection

    • Biggleswade
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    The Shuttleworth Collection is in a quiet countryside setting, actually on an old fashioned all grass aerodrome with 8 real hangars! These handsome h...

    Ages 0-12

    3.8 mi

    People on miniature train at Summerfields Miniature Railways in Bedford

    Summerfields Miniature Railways

    • Haynes
    • Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    Summerfields Miniature Railways has been a hidden gem in Bedfordshire ever since it was opened to the public around 20 years ago. All aboard the ador...

    All Ages

    4.7 mi

    Train at Leighton Buzzard Railway

    Leighton Buzzard Railway

    • Leighton Buzzard
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    The Leighton Buzzard Railway is the place to go if you like old steam engines with long funnels, loud whistles and lots of gleaming brass! You will b...

    Ages 0-12

    17.3 mi

    Family on miniature train at East Herts Miniature Railway in Ware

    East Herts Miniature Railway

    • Ware
    • Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    East Herts Miniature Railway, located within the grounds of The Van Hage Garden Company in Great Amwell, is a 7 and quarter inch gauge miniature rail...

    All Ages

    20.7 mi

    Steam train at Audley End Miniature Railway in Saffron Walden

    Audley End Miniature Railway

    • Saffron Walden
    • Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    The Audley End Miniature Railway is a delightful 1.5 mile ride on Lord Braybrooke's private 10 and a quarter inch gauge railway through Estate woodla...

    Ages 0-12

    22.4 mi

    Woman on bench at Irchester Country Park in Wellingborough

    Irchester Country Park

    • Wellingborough
    • Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    Considering it used to be an ironstone quarry, Irchester Country Park is very easy on the eye! It features a great children's play and activity area...

    All Ages

    22.5 mi

    Men fixing aircraft at De Havilland Aircraft Museum in London Colney

    De Havilland Aircraft Museum

    • London Colney
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    De Havilland Aircraft Museum will surprise you with the number of things to see in quite a small space, with plenty of hands on stuff for the kids. T...

    All Ages

    22.5 mi

    Train exhibit at Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Wellingborough

    Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum

    • Wellingborough
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum , situated in Irchester Country Park , is an excellent little museum on the site of the original ironstone rail...

    All Ages

    23.3 mi

    Wide shot of water area at Cassiobury Park in Watford

    Cassiobury Park

    • Watford
    • Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    You've all been there in the summer holidays when pennies are tight, yet the children need to get out of the house. It’s times like these that you re...

    All Ages

    26.7 mi

    Exhibit at Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey

    Royal Gunpowder Mills

    • Waltham Abbey
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Immerse the children in fun exploration of science, history and nature at theRoyal Gunpowder Mills. Set in 170 acres of beautiful, unique landscape,...

    Ages 4+

    27 mi

    Outside view of The Canal Museum in Bruerne

    The Canal Museum

    • Stoke Bruerne
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    The Canal Museum can be found in the heart of the village of Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal, and it is a great place to learn about the fasci...

    All Ages

    27 mi

    Aeroplane at Sywell Aviation Museum in Northampton

    Sywell Aviation Museum

    • Northampton
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    Sywell Aviation Museum is based in the lovely Art Deco surroundings of Sywell Aerodrome, which is located on the edge of Sywell village in Northampto...

    Ages 4+

    27.5 mi

    People on steam train at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in Aylesbury

    Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

    • Aylesbury
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    Buckinghamshire Railway Centre covers 25 acres and has one of the largest collections of steam locomotives and other railway vehicles in the UK. Visi...

    All Ages

    29.2 mi

    F1 cars at Silverstone in Towcester

    Silverstone

    • Towcester
    • Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    Silverstone has been a race track since 1948, when hay bales and ropes to mark the circuit in what had been a wartime airfield and farm (and before t...

    Ages 4+

    30.7 mi

    Families on train at The Ruislip Lido Railway

    The Ruislip Lido Railway(1)

    • Ruislip
    • Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    The Ruislip Lido Railwayis a 12 inch (305mm) gauge railway that is operated entirely by volunteers, and is the longest exact railway of its kind in t...

    All Ages

    31.3 mi

    Train carriage at station building at Northampton and Lamport Railway

    Northampton and Lamport Railway

    • Chapel Brampton
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    The Northampton and Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located at Pitsford and Brampton Station, roughly 5 miles...

    Ages 0-12

    31.7 mi

    Train at Epping Ongar Railway

    Epping Ongar Railway(1)

    • Epping
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    Epping Ongar Railway is Essex's longest heritage railway and the closest to London, running from Ongar to North Weald and into Epping Forest. They ru...

    Ages 4+

    32.6 mi

    Miniature farm at Bekonscot Model Village in Beaconsfield

    Bekonscot Model Village(1)

    • Beaconsfield
    • Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    Bekonscot Model Village is the world’s oldest model village, comprised of six teeny tiny towns. This miniature 1930s microcosm has more than 200 buil...

    Ages 0-12

    32.7 mi

    Steam train at Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

    Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

    • Chinnor
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Railway and Transport Attractions

    All aboard this fantastic day out at Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway, where all your steam dreams will come true! Clamber up into the huge tra...

    Ages 0-8

    34.8 mi

    Exhibition of Top Secret base in World War II at Harrington Aviation Museum

    Harrington Aviation Museum

    • Harrington
    • Indoor
    • Museums and Art Galleries

    The Harrington Aviation Museums comprise the Carpetbagger Aviation and Secret War Museum. These museums offer a rare look at life on this Top Secret...

    Ages 0-12

    35 mi

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