Midland Railway Butterley
ENTRY
from £10
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Ripley
What it’s like
Ride heritage steam or DMU trains, explore the museum and playground, then hop the train to Swanwick Junction.
Ride heritage steam or DMU trains, explore the museum and signal box, and hop the train to Swanwick Junction for more exhibits and the playground. Narrow-gauge, miniature and model railways sit around the site with country-park walks.
Steam Running Days 2026 tickets: Child 3-15 from £10; Adult £18; Senior 65+ £17; Family 2 adults + 3 children £46; Disabled/Carer £9 with proof; dog £2. Under-3s free. Buy for a chosen running day online - this is not a daily open museum.
Free parking at Butterley Station. Swanwick Junction is easiest by train from Butterley (no public road access). Check the calendar before you travel - running days only.
About 30-40 minutes from Nottingham (Derbyshire). Shops and buffets on site on running days.
What’s on here
Facilities
Plan your visit
How much does Midland Railway Butterley cost?
Entry starts from £10. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking on site, plus Blue Badge bays.
Can we eat there?
Yes, there's a café, and there's a picnic area if you'd rather bring your own.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
Can the dog come?
Yes, it's listed as dog friendly. Worth checking any on-lead rules before you set off.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, the venue offers group bookings. Details and booking on their site.
Is it indoors?
No, this one's an outdoor day, so pick your weather.
How do we find it?
Butterley Station, Ripley DE5 3QZ - free parking on site. Swanwick Junction is reached by train from Butterley (no public road access).
Areas to explore
Children's Playground
outdoorsA children's playground on site.
Country Park
outdoorsA country park with footpaths for walking, surrounding the railway site.
Experiences
Demonstration Signal Box
A demonstration signal box visitors can explore at Swanwick Junction.
Model and Garden Railways
Narrow-gauge, miniature and model railways on site.
Victorian Railwayman's Church
A Victorian railwayman's church on site.
Also on site
Diesel Multiple Units Collection
A collection of four operational heritage Diesel Multiple Units including Class 108, Class 141 and Class 142.
Museum Collection
Railway museum collection at Swanwick Junction including steam locomotives, diesel multiple units and signal boxes.
Road Transport Museum
Display of road transport vehicles including the Aveling NCB Road Roller.
Steam Locomotives Collection
A collection of preserved steam locomotives forming part of the museum.
Rides
Golden Valley Light Railway
outdoorsNarrow gauge railway running through the Country Park; a separate fare applies.
Heritage Steam and Diesel Train Rides
outdoorsHeritage mainline train rides between Butterley Station and Swanwick Junction, operated by steam or diesel multiple units depending on the day.
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