Hidden gems - Rail museums in London, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Rail museums in London

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in London. This list contains 14 places from Rail museum category.

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Telford Horsehay Steam Trust

Rail museum

4.90 (12 reviews) (~194.01 km from centre)

Bluebell Railway Museum

Rail museum

👍👍 A fantastic day out so much to see and do.

4.90 (9 reviews) (~70.14 km from centre)

Romsey Signal Box

Rail museum

👍👍 We'd gone into town for a haircut, but the only barbers open on Sunday had a long queue, so we decided to go shopping... As we passed Romsey Signal Box Museum, we saw it was open and my 4 year old suggested we go in. Despite living in Romsey for 25 years I'd never visited. It waa great, the voluntee...

4.80 (54 reviews) (~112.59 km from centre)

St Albans Signal Box Preservation Trust

Museum

4.80 (26 reviews) (~17.12 km from centre)

Cambrian Heritage Railways - Penygarreg Halt

Rail museum

4.80 (5 reviews) (~235.16 km from centre)

County School Station

Rail museum

4.80 (5 reviews) (~150.59 km from centre)

Gartell Light Railway

Rail museum

👍👍 An excellent volunteer run light railway. Keep in mind this railway is open only a handful of days a year. A good length track that has a fun little cross over at the middle junction. Plenty of free on site parking, from which you can watch 3 steam engines and a diesel running. Very well presented w...

4.60 (57 reviews) (~167.03 km from centre)

Nunckley Hill Station

Rail museum

👍👍 Good experience for the family on the old train. The day tickets are only £2 more than one ride. It is a short ride with no other stops. There is a model railway with two radio controlled trains that the kids can control for £1 for 5 mins. Staff are friendly. Nice setting and you can walk round t...

4.60 (28 reviews) (~139.23 km from centre)

Amerton Railway

Heritage museum

👍👍 Lovely experience even in a foot of snow. Santa and the elves were great and even provided sherry and pressies. A Christmas stream train treat for all

4.50 (126 reviews) (~184.01 km from centre)

Mid-Norfolk Railway - (County School, Station)

Heritage preservation

Visitor centre for the Mid-Norfolk Railway in a former 1886 station building, with a tearoom.

4.50 (107 reviews) (~150.59 km from centre)

The Steeple Grange Light Railway

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Fantastic afternoon visit. Our 3 yr old loved it. All the volunteers were very kind and friendly. I was shocked to see the 1 star review they had, but after a little digging, I found that whoever posted it generally doesn't like anything. I would 100% recommend this, and we will be back.

4.50 (92 reviews) (~188.98 km from centre)

Cambrian Heritage Railways

Heritage railroad

👍👍 Cute little cafe made from an old rail carriage, staffed by volunteers. Simple fare but that's all you n need. Cute little cat called Lenny was snoozing on one seat. A little railway themed shop was there two. Toilets were accessible and there was a baby change facility in the accessible toilet. Tho...

4.50 (74 reviews) (~237.94 km from centre)

Spetisbury Station Project

Rail museum

👍👍 A peaceful spot to stop and rest a while. Well looked after by the volunteers.

4.50 (63 reviews) (~159.76 km from centre)

Clapham South Deep Level Shelter

Museum

👍👍 This tour is so far my favourite thing I have done in London. It really sent me back to what those people went through back then. After 180 steps you are down there with them smelling that underground smell and trying to feel what it must have felt like. The tour guides were brilliant and informativ...

4.50 (16 reviews) (~18.26 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Rail museums in London, United Kingdom