England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

come & visit Lord Braybrooke's private steam & diesel railway that runs through pretty woodland for 1.5 miles. Spot the teddy bears that line the route

take a ride on a steam train along a 2 mile standard gauge railway, and view the collection of locomotives and rolling stock

nearly 60 years old, this classic railway has featured in many films and TV programmes. It runs from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead

13 mile steam heritage railway through beautiful countryside creating the atmosphere of a 1950s Cornish branch line

all aboard for a spectacular journey operating between Kingswear and Paignton along a picturesque route bordering the Dart Estuary

built in 1888 with a new award winning Bolton Abbey station which is a reconstruction of the original and vintage steam locomotives

UK's only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other

featured in many films and TV programmes, this preserved railway has large steam locomotives and runs from Alton to Alresford

historic narrow gauge railway, located in the Western part of the Lake District National Park with two main stations, Ravenglass and Dalegarth

take a trip back in time on this light gauge, period railway with its iconic steam trains that have featured in many films and TV programmes

set around Rudyard Lake, this narrow gauge railway runs throughout the year. The Lake is a family centre for picnics, sailing, boating, walking and fishing

a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, running along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes

beautifully preserved railway with Victorian and Edwardian steam engines. There is also a children's playground and woodland walks

living steam trains in a magical setting with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities including canoes, pedaloes, crazy golf and children's play area

take a trip back in time on this narrow gauge steam railway running from Lynton to Barnstaple journeying through rolling countryside

operating heritage trans between Seaon ,Colyford and Colyton through two nature reserves with an unrivalled view of wading bird life

Telford Steam Railway is a preserved railway operated by a small and friendly team of volunteers and includes a tram way and model railway

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway with a fine collection of diesel and steam locomotives, running between Aylsham and Wroxham

scenic rides on vintage steam trains, connecting with Windermere cruise boats at Lakeside, with a playground, picnic area and engine shed visits

running through the Kensey Valley, this 5 mile round trip uses Victorian steam locomotives with a small museum at Launceston Station

travel the 15 mile round trip to and from Peterborough with stop off rations along the way. This is original home of Thomas The Tank Engine

working steam, diesel locomotives, coaches, wagons and 3 signal boxes. Cream teas are served on board

a full-size standard-gauge railway line, running regular, mainly steam-hauled, passenger trains, mostly run by volunteers

built in 1926 and offering breathtaking scenery of the surrounded cliffs and beaches

at 2158 metres, this is the world's longest pleasure pier, with its own train service, traditional entertainments and museum