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Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Nottingham
Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Nottingham: every place written up honestly, with the details parents actually need.
9 places 6 upcoming events 2 free to visit
What's on: steam railways & boat trips
WED 4 NOV · +33 MORE DATES
Evening Osprey Cruise
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
SAT 7 NOV, 08:20 · +16 MORE DATES
Duffield Shopper Special
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
SUN 8 NOV, 12:45 · +16 MORE DATES
Sunday Countryman
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
From £67
FRI 27 NOV, 12:45
Christmas Countryman
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
From £60
THU 10 DEC, 19:30
Christmas Social
Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre
From £3
SAT 26 DEC
Matlock Raft Event & Mince Pie Specials
Peak Rail
Places for steam railways & boat trips
from £23Birdswood Canal Boat
Matlock
A canal boat trip with commentary out to the Leawood Pump House, at £23 a head for the premium heritage sailing.
Booking requiredCaféChanging Places
from £20Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Wirksworth
Ride heritage steam and diesel trains through the Derbyshire countryside, with a model railway carriage and picnic stops along the way.
ToiletsParkingPicnic areaGift shop+3 more
from £13Great Central Railway
Loughborough · ages 0+
Hop between four vintage stations on a steam or heritage diesel train, with museums and tea rooms to explore along the platforms.
ToiletsCaféFood on sitePicnic area+7 more
FreeGreat Central Railway (Nottingham)
Nottingham
Free site entry, £3 parking and a flat, buggy-friendly 25-acre site with steam trains, old buses, mini railway rides and a dog-friendly café.
Baby changeBike parkingBlue badge parkingCafé+13 more
from £10Midland Railway Butterley
Ripley
Ride heritage steam or DMU trains, explore the museum and playground, then hop the train to Swanwick Junction.
Free parkingCaféToiletsOutdoor play+8 more
FreeNottingham Heritage Railway
Ruddington
Steam and diesel trains, a miniature railway and a working bus depot to explore near Ruddington.
ParkingToiletsCaféGift shop+1 more
from £4Papplewick Pumping Station
Nottingham · ages 0+
Victorian beam engines and a wooded play area near Nottingham, with steam days when the engines actually run.
Booking requiredCaféCard onlyDog friendly+12 more
from £8.50Peak Rail
Darley Dale
Ride steam and diesel heritage trains between Rowsley South and Matlock - kids under 16 travel free with a paying adult.
ToiletsAccessible toiletBaby changeCafé+8 more
from £23.95Princess River Cruises
Colwick
Cruise the Trent on a heated river boat with live commentary, a companion map and a sit-down meal.
Free parkingToiletsBirthday partiesGroup bookings
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Good to know: steam railways & boat trips in Nottingham
Are any of them free?
Yes, Great Central Railway (Nottingham) and Nottingham Heritage Railway are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £4 at Papplewick Pumping Station. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find steam railways & boat trips in Matlock, Wirksworth, Loughborough, Nottingham, Ripley and 3 more. Every place we list is in or around Nottingham, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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