Bentley Miniature Railway
ENTRY
from £3
WHERE
Lewes
What it’s like
A 1.1 mile ride behind miniature steam, diesel and electric locomotives for £3 a head.
The whole point here is the ride itself: a 1.1 mile trip on small-scale trains that run on steam, internal combustion or electric power, depending on what's out that day. It's a simple thing to do, but there's something in watching a proper steam locomotive shrunk down to a size that still feels like a real engine, and £3 a trip doesn't ask much of you if you fancy a couple of laps.
It's not a year-round outing. The railway runs most weekends over summer, from Easter through to the end of September, then adds mid-week days during East Sussex school holidays. That makes it worth building into a half-term plan rather than a spontaneous Tuesday, since outside those windows there won't be anything running.
There's no booking system mentioned, so this reads as a turn-up-and-ride kind of place rather than one where you need to plan ahead. That's handy if you're working around naps or a toddler's mood, though it also means you're at the mercy of whoever's already queuing on a sunny bank holiday.
Need to know
- How long to allow
- 1.1 miles (1.77 km) journey
- Trains vary between steam, internal combustion and electric power depending on the day
- Runs seasonally, Easter to end of September on weekends, with mid-week dates in school holidays
- Pay per trip at £3, so a few laps adds up quickly
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£3 per person per trip.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's no booking link listed, so it looks like a turn-up-and-ride setup.
When is it open?
Most weekends from Easter to the end of September, plus mid-week during East Sussex school holidays.
How long does a ride take?
The journey covers 1.1 miles, so it's a short trip rather than a long outing on its own.
Featured in 1 Huddlepin list
See all Steam Railways & Boat Trips in Brighton · Things to do in Brighton
MAKE A DAY OF IT
