5/5 Andrew C. 9 months ago on Google
We
had
this
Miniature
railway
on
the
list
for
a
visit
for
a
long
time,
and
with
a
day
with
nothing
planned
we
spotted
it
was
open
and
took
the
trip
over
to
see
what
it
was
like.
The
railway
is
situated
in
the
grounds
of
Barnards
and
as
you
enter
through
the
gate
you
turn
left
and
park
next
to
the
miniature
railway
station
/
hub.
The
station
area
had
picnic
benches,
a
small
cafe
(think
crisps
and
cake
with
drinks
but
not
much
more
than
that),
and
toilets.
Tickets
for
the
railway
is
£7
per
person,
no
difference
between
kids
and
adults
prices,
and
all
day
ticket
is
£10,
so
if
doing
more
than
one
trip
that's
the
way
to
go.
We
were
given
option
of
buying
the
single
and
then
just
upgrading
for
the
difference,
which
I
guess
is
a
good
idea
if
you
think
its
going
to
rain
and
/
or
not
sure
if
your
kids
will
like
it.
They
have
a
variety
of
trains,
on
our
visit
it
was
a
steam,
diesel
and
an
electric
train.
The
diesel
does
the
whole
route
and
back,
the
steam
goes
to
the
station
before
the
end
(issues
with
going
up
slight
incline)
and
the
electric
was
doing
a
slightly
different
route
to
the
lake.
You
can
get
off
at
the
stations
and
have
a
wonder
around,
but
we
visited
when
the
gardens
were
not
open
and
thus
we
was
a
little
more
limited
on
where
we
were
allowed
to
walk.
On
days
where
the
gardens
are
shut,
you
are
limited
to
the
left
of
the
river
and
can
not
cross
the
runway
area
(see
map!).
The
gardens
looked
good
with
some
interesting
statues.
The
only
thing
I
was
a
little
unsure
about
is
what
happens
when
it's
busy?
The
trains
only
have
limited
capacity
and
as
mentioned
above
if
you
get
off
then
you
are
hoping
there
is
space
on
another
train....!
Trains
run
every
20
mins
ish,
so
not
a
massive
wait,
but
I
did
wonder...!
Thankfully
no
issues
with
space
for
us.
Staff
were
all
friendly
and
we
had
a
really
nice
visit.
Would
certainly
visit
again.
