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Mini Railway

Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent · Staffordshire

  • Ages 0–12
  • Outdoor
  • Parking
  • Food
  • Toilets
  • Picnic Area
  • Disability Access

About

Hop aboard the miniature train for a ride along Trentham Lake, spotting wildlife on the way. Perfect for younger children, with picnic spots and cafés nearby on the estate.

Activities & prices

Train Ride

45 min

from £12.00

A 45-minute return trip on the miniature railway.

ChildAges 0–12
£12.00
Adult13+
£12.00

Birthday Party

120 min

Exclusive-hire party slots on the railway.

Upcoming sessions

  • Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00
  • Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:00
  • Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:00
  • Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00
  • Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00
  • Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:00

What’s on here

5Dec

Santa Steam Specials

Sat, 5 Dec 2026 – Sun, 6 Dec 2026

All-day summer steam! Unlimited rides on the miniature railway, a driver's cab photo and an ice cream at the halt.

Good for

  • Railway

Latest from the venue

Meet Bramble, our new station cat

Wed, 28 Oct 2026

The signal box has a new resident. Bramble clocked in three weeks ago and has already inspected every carriage. Say hello at the ticket office — gentle strokes welcome.

Summer holiday timetable: trains every 30 minutes

Wed, 21 Oct 2026

From this week we're doubling departures through the school holidays. Quietest rides are before 11am; the woodland halt picnic stop runs on the 14:00 and 15:00 trains.

New accessible carriage now in service

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Our new wheelchair-accessible carriage is now running on every departure. Ramp boarding at the main platform — just mention it at check-in and the team will have everything ready.

Steam Gala weekend — all four engines running

Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Our biggest weekend of the year: all four steam engines in service, driver footplate photos after every ride, and the vintage carriage out of the shed. Book the 11:00 and 13:00 departures early — they always sell out.

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The Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8JG · Visit website