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Young and old will enjoy a ride on the Apedale Valley Light Railway. We aim to tell the story of the Industrial Narrow Gauge Railway - unsung heroes of British industrial heritage. Our historic steam and diesel locomotives will take you on a fifteen minute round trip alongside the Apedale Community Country Park. You will travel in coaches once used by Welsh Quarryman and by tourists in Snowdonia.

There is a range of special events throughout the year. These range from Easter Egg Hunts and Teddy Bear's Outings to the annual Railway Gala. Browse for gifts in our well stocked shop or maybe call in the cafe at the adjacent Heritage Centre.

Guide Prices

Adults - £3.50
Children under 16 - £1.50
Family - £8 (max. 2 adults, 4 children)
Children under 3 travel free.

Dogs Travel Free, but must be on a lead and travel at their owners risk.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (with charge)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Routes

  • Description of route - Circular
  • Typical duration of route - 15 minutes

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Apedale Valley Light Railway

Type:Steam Railway

Apedale Community Country Park, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7LB

Tel: 0845 094 1953

Opening Times

Summer (4 Apr 2025 - 1 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - FridayClosed
Saturday - Sunday11:30 - 16:00
Bank Holiday11:30 - 16:00

* Open Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

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