Colne Valley Railway

About this activity

Colne Valley Railway is an award-winning period country railway! It's almost a mile long with station buildings, signal boxes and bridges that have been restored. There is a large collection of steam and diesel engines and wagons that represent the railway heritage. 

Board on of the restored railway coaches at the station and you'll be taken about half a mile towards the village of Castle Hedingham, alongside the river Colne. The journey the takes you on a non-stop run through the station to a second loop Drawell, then back to the station. 

You can also ride on their miniature railway. The ride is 650 metres long and operates on most open days too! 

As well as this, there is also an interactive museum, located in the station building on platform one. There is a collection of artefacts and exhibitions for you to see and learn how the railway has developed over the years too. The signal box ia slo open on most days too! 

Try your hand at sorting letters as the travelling postmen used to do and visit the tierney model railway shed - there's plenty to do for all ages to get involved in. 

Next to the railway there is a woodland walk where you can stretch your legs and explore the local area too.