England Family-Friendly Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities

well-presented railway museum, largest in the world, with a wide-ranging appeal beyond the railway enthusiast

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

with events, demonstrations of traditional crafts and changing exhibitions telling the story of the Yorkshire Dales, landscape and people, past and present

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

explore the rich seam of local railway history and discover how the railways have changed all our lives, with a model railway to please all enthusiasts

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

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

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

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

Ashford Borough Museum, housed in a 17th-century building, presents Ashford's rich history through engaging exhibits spanning from the Roman era to modern times.

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

experience the power of steam in all its forms, from working locomotives to stationary engines, steam roundabout, traction engines & Royal Coach all in a garden setting.

unique collection of Great Western Railway steam engines, rolling stock and artefacts based around original 1930s engine shed