Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway
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This is a lovely afternoon out however it is a bit over priced the kids playground is very good and the walk round the lake was good but for the money we expected more
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This is a great place to take the kids, especially the little boys who love their trains!
It's well organised and the staff are very friendly too. Areas to have a picnic and watch he kids enjoy
It's well organised and the staff are very friendly too. Areas to have a picnic and watch he kids enjoy
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eaatbourne steam miniature raikway us a ver well professionally ran site probiding a greatvday outbforbthe family and close to eastbourne town centre means easily reached by car, bus as well as trains services. Staff are very friendly and aim at answering all your questions
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My family have had membership for 4 years and still love visiting. Brilliant value for money, well kept and friendly.
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We had a great time although the children were much more interested in the playground than the trains. I was a little disappointed that there was only one train running that you could ride on on the day we visited. However, the staff were very friendly and the food at the cafe was good - so we ended up staying far longer than we planned. This attraction is mainly outdoors - so not a good option for a bad weather day.
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Such a simple way to spend a day. Get the unlimited ticket so you can go on as many times as the children want to. Everything is nice about this place!
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Had an enjoyable Sunday afternoon here. Took a son and a friend. Bought 6 train ride ticket for £5 and boys went on miniature train ride on own. They run either steam trains or diesels. The food is very reasonable - my favourite is the cream tea, which includes 2 scones fruit or plain, jam and cream. The pot of tea has hot water too. The jacket potatoes are always good value. Plenty for the kids to eat including sandwich box and hotdog. Each year they add new climbing frames. There is a toddler area and some good slides. Great if you want the kids to amuse themselves. There is also a walk around the lake which has now been adapted to be more accessible with a longer walk through the woods, additional houses to play in, a few more games. The wildlife is interesting too - always hear reed warblers, usually Canada geese, swans, rabbits, herons, big fish in the lake and have seen peregrines and a kingfisher. The shop sells a good range of Thomas the Tank Engine, Hornby and train enthusiast gifts. It is family run and friendly, a little oasis perhaps not of calm but a great place for parents and grandparents.
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Lovely setting ,everything spotless.Children enjoyed the train ride.
Did the nature walk.
Pricey for a family,needs more rides or a attraction.
Did the nature walk.
Pricey for a family,needs more rides or a attraction.
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This attraction has a feeling of being loved and well cared for. Everything works well, the train ride is pretty and fun and the playground and models are all very good. It's at the top end of the price you'd expect to pay for this kind of thing, but you get what you pay for and everything here is very good indeed.
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Great day out, kids loved it, plenty for them to do. Fantastic for the train fan, husband loved it, with grandchildren
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At just £6.90 for adults and £6.40 for over 3's (under 3's free) for unlimited rides this is a great value day out. You sit astride for the steam Train ride which is about 7-8mins long / approx 1mile and goes around a beautiful lake. There are then lots of different play zones around the lake. A big adventure playground, a miniature model railway inside and a Thomas model railway outside. Food is also good value and nice. Could easily spend most of a day here with young children. Suggest also take some 20p pieces if want to make the model trains work! Lake also seemed popular with anglers who were catching plenty of huge carp! Can't wait to go again. See www.emsr.co.uk for more info/event calendar.
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You pay extra above the entrance fee for trips on the train, very pleasant but the adventure playground is only as good as the council ones in Princes Park and Hampden Park.
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We have been members for a few years, it is extremely good value for money. We usually take a picnic, then buy teas, coffee and ice cream at the cafe there. Sometimes we don't, and buy a toasted sandwich type lunch instead.The cafe is good value for money.
We usually spend some time in the main playground before walking round the lake and stopping at the halfway point, where there is a slide and playhouse. They have put in some additional playhouses and picnic tables abt a quarter of the way round the lake walk this year.
The train ride is always a highlight of the trip, sometimes we save it for last. There are some train layouts in the shed which can be activated with 20p. Also the sit in ride trains are 20p a ride which is very reasonable.
The whole park is always clean including the toilets. It is also a very well maintained attraction.
I would say that it can be enjoyed by children up to the age of about 10 or 11. My niece who is 11 protests abt going but usually enjoys it when there.
We usually spend 4-5 hours here each visit. But it is also a good place for a short visit ie after school for an hour too.
We usually spend some time in the main playground before walking round the lake and stopping at the halfway point, where there is a slide and playhouse. They have put in some additional playhouses and picnic tables abt a quarter of the way round the lake walk this year.
The train ride is always a highlight of the trip, sometimes we save it for last. There are some train layouts in the shed which can be activated with 20p. Also the sit in ride trains are 20p a ride which is very reasonable.
The whole park is always clean including the toilets. It is also a very well maintained attraction.
I would say that it can be enjoyed by children up to the age of about 10 or 11. My niece who is 11 protests abt going but usually enjoys it when there.
We usually spend 4-5 hours here each visit. But it is also a good place for a short visit ie after school for an hour too.
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A great place to take the kids, Not too bad for grown ups either. There is a play area, and a little train. Plenty of parking.
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A lovely place to see miniature steam engines, have a walk around the lake or let the children play.
The entry price is also fairly good, given what's on offer, and especially before Christmas it's worth a visit - to see Santa in his grotto of course.
The entry price is also fairly good, given what's on offer, and especially before Christmas it's worth a visit - to see Santa in his grotto of course.
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great place for family good price.
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We took our great nephews and niece. They loved it and we got a real kick of watching them have fun. We were lucky with the weather, not sure if it would have been as enjoyable if raining. We paid for unlimited train rides, and got sandwiches from the cafe. We thought it was good value, and they were made fresh. Also good adventure play area.
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Ride-on miniature steam railway set in lovely parkland with various play areas and a nice café and shop. Enough to stay all day if you want. Plenty for the kids to do. Buy the multi-rides ticket and hop on and off as often as you like. A little crowded in the holidays, but not too bad.
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What a fantastic place. The owners have been developing the miniature railway since it opened in 1992 and whatever the weather the kids will love it. Unlimited train rides around a lake with tunnel on a real steam train, the only difference is you are sitting on top of the carriage!
Fabulous food in the cafe and a large gift shop, could not ask for a more perfect day out.
Fabulous food in the cafe and a large gift shop, could not ask for a more perfect day out.
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A really enjoyable afternoon with the grandchildren. The train ride is good fun, and the walks around are very pretty. There is a very good play area, and the exhibition is really good.
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Been there several times and each time it is fun. The train rides are great for adults and children alike!
Nice shop there and refreshment served as well. Been there in good weather but also in windy weather, still fun. Big area for children there to climb and play.
Nice shop there and refreshment served as well. Been there in good weather but also in windy weather, still fun. Big area for children there to climb and play.
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I go here with my son almost weekly when it's open (believe its April- nov) the staff are always friendly and clearly have enthusiasm for their job and business. The only thing I think let's it down is the 'cafe' which serves limited microwaved jacket potatoes, basic sandwiches and not much else. It's a shame there isn't a selection of cooked foods or even Pannonia, baked goods etc. the coffee isn't great and very basic. Tbh most days I dint get a chance to sit down here and enjoy the coffee anyway, I'm too busy being dragged around the playground, slide, train etc. as for someone coma planing there is not much to do, there's loads! The annual pass is great value at 12,50 each if you're local and come more than once strongly recommend this option. Value for money wise is amazing compared to knockhatch, blackberry farm etc.
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My children love this place. It is clean the staff are always happy and friendly and the prices are great value for what you get.
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Great day out for my grandaughter and myself. Lots to do, clean and tidy with friendly staff - most enjoyable.
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Brilliant little track, very friendly staff would go back time and time again. If you have the all day traveller ticket you can go on time and time again. The café has a wide range of food and the staff are only too pleased to help. Lovely play area for the children including a picnic area and fishing lakes for the men!!
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