Abbeydale Miniature Railway
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
Sheffield
What it’s like
A steam-hauled miniature railway where a train ride costs just £2 and entry itself is free.
The whole point here is the trains: proper little steam locomotives on a 7¼ inch gauge track, pulling carriages full of kids who think they're driving the thing. A ride is £2, which is about as cheap as a day out gets, and getting through the gate costs nothing at all.
It only runs on the dates shown on their timetable, so this isn't a turn-up-any-Saturday sort of place, you'll want to check when it's actually open before you plan around it. There's a Lottery-funded carriage that means most wheelchair users can get on and ride too, which is a nice touch for a volunteer-run line. Ball games, throwing games and barbecues aren't allowed on site, so it's really about the trains rather than a picnic-and-football kind of visit.
Parking is free in a field next door, but it's at your own risk and depends on the weather, so after a wet week you might be better off on foot or bus. Buses 97, 98 and 218 stop near the entrance on Abbeydale Road South, and Dore and Totley station is about 200 metres away if you fancy arriving by train to catch a train. Dogs are welcome on a short lead, though they have to stay off the carriages themselves.
If you're thinking about a birthday party, the details for that are on the timetable page rather than something you book over the phone. Groups aren't currently being taken on, so this one's really for families turning up rather than school trips or clubs.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Free parking usually available in field at your own risk and dependent on weather conditions
- Wheelchairs
- Premises wheelchair accessible
- Dogs
- Welcome but must be kept under control on short lead
- Getting there by bus or train
- Buses 97, 98, 218 from Sheffield city centre stop near entrance on Abbeydale Road South
- It only opens on specific timetabled dates, not every weekend
- No ball games, throwing games or barbecues allowed on site
- Birthday party details are listed on their timetable page rather than by phone booking
- Dore and Totley station is about 200 metres away if you fancy arriving by train
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Getting in is free. A train ride is £2.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's no booking link, you just turn up on one of the dates and times listed on their timetable.
Is there parking?
Free parking in a field, but it's at your own risk and can be affected by wet weather.
Can we bring the dog?
Dogs are welcome on a short lead, but they can't ride the trains with you.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the site is accessible and there's a Lottery-funded carriage that lets most wheelchair users ride the trains too.
Can we book a group visit?
Not at the moment, they've got more requests than they can take and aren't accepting new group bookings.
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