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Santa Special
14 Dec 2019
Santa Special trains. The first train departs at 10:00, and the last train at 15:45....see more

Tour de Yorkshire. On Sunday 5th May the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race finishes in Leeds, which will make it difficult to get to the railway from the North of Leeds. Click here for recommended routes.

the engine house

Our visitor centre building

We are ...

  • the world’s oldest working railway
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  • in South Leeds, with easy road access
  • operated entirely by volunteers
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We offer you ...

  • train rides ...
    • Saturdays, Sundays,
    • Bank Holidays,
    • Holiday Wednesdays,
  • plenty to do and see ...
    • both indoors and outside
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  • an easy way to visit Middleton Park
  • a fun day out for all the family

the museum

Visitors in the museum.
The steps give access to the locomotive cabs

We also have ...

  • a museum (entry free)
  • a souvenir shop
  • a free car park
  • easy disabled access
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the party coach

The saloon coach decorated for a party train.
The table at the end can be used for catering

Special attractions ...

  • a variety of special events
  • trains for birthday parties
  • Santa Special trains
  • facilities for school parties

passengers boarding a train

Passengers boarding a train

Find out more ...

  • about visiting us
  • from our 2019 leaflet

We are delighted to have won two awards for being A Child-Friendly Railway.

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We are delighted to have won a Gold Award in Yorkshire in Bloom for 2019.

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last coals to Leeds logo

Last Coals to Leeds - Click for more details

 

No. 6 at Park Halt

Raising Steam In No. 6 - Click for more details

 

After the Fire

Following the major arson attack on neighbouring premises, we have launched this appeal to help repair the damage to our rolling stock and buildings. Click here for more details. Click below to donate.

 

Day Out With The Kids Logo

 

Our Santa Special trains are now running, but are all fully booked.

Santa with train

To avoid disappointment, please do not travel to the railway for these trains unless you have already booked your tickets in advance.

If you do have tickets booked, then please make sure that you arrive in good time for your train.

 

After the Fire

Following the major arson attack on neighbouring premises, we have launched this appeal to help repair the damage to our rolling stock and buildings.  Click here for more details.  Click below to donate.

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