The Ruislip Lido Railway
Ruislip, Greater London · ★ 4.5 · 1,492 visitor reviews
Ruislip, HA4 7TY
About
The Ruislip Lido Railwayis a 12 inch (305mm) gauge railway that is operated entirely by volunteers, and is the longest exact railway of its kind in the UK! 64km) track around the reservoir, passing through Ruislip Woods to Willow Lawn Station (previously known as Ruislip Lido), which is close to the car park. Here you can watch the loco being turned on the turntable, ready for the return journey.
28km) round trip takes about 35 minutes, and offers some inexpensive fun for all ages. The service is normally operated by one of their large diesel locomotives. On summer Sundays and Bank Holidays, their steam locomotive 'Mad Bess', which is a half scale version of the Ffestiniog Railway locomotive 'Blanche', may pull the train.
All of the locomotives are wheelchair, pushchair, and buggy friendly.
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Onsite Parking
- Toilets
- Baby Changing
- Cafe
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Common questions
What is The Ruislip Lido Railway?
Miniature railway circling Ruislip Lido lake in Greater London - a nostalgic journey for all ages!
Is The Ruislip Lido Railway suitable for young children?
Yes, the railway welcomes all ages from babies and toddlers to teenagers for gentle train rides.
Does The Ruislip Lido Railway have facilities?
Yes, there is on-site parking with accessible spaces, a café, toilets, baby changing, and an accessible entrance.
What makes The Ruislip Lido Railway special?
Scenic miniature railway journey around the lake with outdoor fun for families.
Where is The Ruislip Lido Railway?
In Ruislip in the South East - miniature railway and water activities combined. Card and contactless payments accepted.
What families say
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