Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway
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I Simply can not rate this place as anything less then excellent - Superb, nothing is ever too much trouble... Mike has put his "All" into this amazing place... He has sacrificed so much for the place ! As a parent of a severe disabled Son who lives for the EMSR ... Value for money is Amazing.... So much to do, so much to see.. Highly Recommended ! Play Park, Train's ,Good value Food, Picnic area ! AMAZING x ENJOY ! You will not be disappointed x
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plenty to see and do imagination at work real fun time well layed out discount on bad weather days.Friendly happy people could not do enough or be enough
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I love this place along with many others with young children. It is perfect for children around 7 and under with their outdoor play areas, miniature railway and walks around the lake.
Yearly membership is reasonably priced and the cafe too making it a perfect quiet place to spend a few hours in Eastbourne's sunny weather!!
Yearly membership is reasonably priced and the cafe too making it a perfect quiet place to spend a few hours in Eastbourne's sunny weather!!
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Was brilliant!! Went with the family for Easter Sunday and the children loved it! The train was perfect and was finished off with someone dressed as a bunny giving out chocolate. The children were amazed :)
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We go here at least once a week in good weather. The cafe is out doors it is clean and the food is good. They dont do chips which is part of the reason I take my son, & he will always choose a sandwich box which is very good value. It is family run and a wonderful safe haven from some of the busier venues of childrens entertainment locally. Plenty of room to let of steam for kids, and yet relaxed and not too expensive here mum can sit and drink tea and enjoy the sun.
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This place is good if you want to pop in for a couple of hours. They charge extra for the train rides £1 per ride. The play area is average and could do with more things in it. There is a tea and coffee area so adults can sit down or grab a cup of tea or coffee.
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We enjoyed the site with a 3-year-old nephew - after train stuff there is a playground and picnic area - good for a small summer outing, but not a long day out as not that much to do (we went to the seaside afterwards)
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My boys loved riding on the train! Nice play park, a little muddy when we went but boys enjoyed that all the more!
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This is such a brilliant place to take the kids in eastbourne- it's open from march-november, all for £12.50 each! the staff who run it are great- kind, and really care about their tourist attraction. Coffee is gorgeous, and a bargain and the kids can just run and let off steam at the play park areas. It's great!
I use a wheelchair, and it has good access (ramps, accessible loo and easy seating throughout)- although you can't get on the trains. They allow you to bring a carer in free of charge.
This really is an exceptional place.
I use a wheelchair, and it has good access (ramps, accessible loo and easy seating throughout)- although you can't get on the trains. They allow you to bring a carer in free of charge.
This really is an exceptional place.
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Me and my two daughters had a lovely day out it was brilliant and only about 10 minutes away from the caravan park we was staying at... We got the unlimited ride stamp and it was well worth it. There was people going up to the counter for more passes to go on and eventually they must of got unlimited rides there is lovely scenery and gorgeous grounds, a kids play area an one especially for tots, and the picnic area was stunning, we walked round the grass walk and you can even pass people fishing. It was a lovely sunny day too which made it even better... We all loved it and if we are ever given the chance to go again we definitely would!!
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Brilliant place! Great food, wonderful staff and lovely setting. Kids really love it here and it's very pleasant for adults too. The train rides are great.
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Great accessible entertainment for little ones. Good playgrounds, and a great train ride. We all had a fun day out.
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Set just out of Eastbourne, minutes by car. This is a little nugget.
Theres a huge lake, around which the trains run. A central station, with a food area. Or you can wander,picnic in the grounds. Travel the trains around the lake. ( They are miniature, so you are out in the open). You go through tunnels, bushes & bends.
Its a fun day out!
Theres a huge lake, around which the trains run. A central station, with a food area. Or you can wander,picnic in the grounds. Travel the trains around the lake. ( They are miniature, so you are out in the open). You go through tunnels, bushes & bends.
Its a fun day out!
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I took my 2yr old grandson and he loved it. There could be a few more little bits to play on around the plastic house ,but theres enough to keep under 3s occupied for a couple of hours. you need the weather on your side.
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Loved the steam train and went on it 8 times! Worth buying the ticket that allows this. Lots of small tracks and model railways to enjoy (20p pieces needed) and good playground and picnic facilities. Loved it!
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The centre piece is a small railway which you sit on for rides around a picturesque lake. In the week they use a diesel train but at wekends they use some of the wonderful steam locos. The line includes a tunnel, bridge and level crossing and is fun for all the family, entrance includes a ride on the train, you can buy extra rides for £2 or an unlimted ride pass. There are also climbing and actvity playgrounds for the kids including dolls/play houses and everything is centrally located around a cafe and picnic area so you can bring your own refreshmenst. the toilets were spotless and there is a nice little shop. Great family run enterprise which all the family from 3 to 76 enjoyed and not far from Eastbourne retail parks if you ned to do some shopping as well!
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Great day out for children with train rides and playground equipment. Parents can relax with a cuppa and snack while the little-uns amuse themselves in a secure enveronment.
Perhaps the addition of a paddling pool wouldn't be amiss.
Recommended
Perhaps the addition of a paddling pool wouldn't be amiss.
Recommended
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I love this place. It is run by Mike and his amazingly lovely family. They have a real passion for what they do. No its not Alton Towers but it is a place with a heart built on the families desire to produce a genuine experiuence for families of for individuals. The level of finish on all things in the place is stunning. The whole environment was built with love and care. It is wonderful value and a real place worty of a visit I advise everyone to go
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This is an excellent attraction for young boys (and older boys) where we sit on the miniature train and ride around a little park area. Nice tea and cake follows!
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Lovely family attraction ... Every time we go to the South Coast the kids insist that we visit the Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway Adventure Park. It is largely outdoor so I'd recommend having waterproofs in the car - just in case.
The EMSR was a labour of love for the Wadey family with the dream in 1986 to convert a field into the beautiful attraction that it is today; the story is depicted in words and pictures in "The Sidings" - a train shed that houses some Hornby miniature trains and tables to have a picnic.
Outside "The Sidings" is the adventure playground with plenty to amuse toddlers and kids - enough to tire the most energetic kid and if not enough - take them on the nature walk around the fields and lake and let them look at nature and the anglers catching fish!
The actual miniature trains provide rides through the lush green park continuously throughout te day. Ride time is about 5 minutes and it's lovely!
There is a kiosk selling tea, coffee and snacks and plenty of seating for parents watching kids and passing time. The kiosk is located next to the shop - plenty to satisfy 1) any train mad kid and 2) any budget.
The facilities are clean and the staff are polite and helpful.
I'd highly recommend this as a half day trip for families with children. Priced at £25.50 in August 2012 for a family ticket with unlimited train rides (2 adults, 2 children) this is good value combined with good healthy entertainment value.
The EMSR was a labour of love for the Wadey family with the dream in 1986 to convert a field into the beautiful attraction that it is today; the story is depicted in words and pictures in "The Sidings" - a train shed that houses some Hornby miniature trains and tables to have a picnic.
Outside "The Sidings" is the adventure playground with plenty to amuse toddlers and kids - enough to tire the most energetic kid and if not enough - take them on the nature walk around the fields and lake and let them look at nature and the anglers catching fish!
The actual miniature trains provide rides through the lush green park continuously throughout te day. Ride time is about 5 minutes and it's lovely!
There is a kiosk selling tea, coffee and snacks and plenty of seating for parents watching kids and passing time. The kiosk is located next to the shop - plenty to satisfy 1) any train mad kid and 2) any budget.
The facilities are clean and the staff are polite and helpful.
I'd highly recommend this as a half day trip for families with children. Priced at £25.50 in August 2012 for a family ticket with unlimited train rides (2 adults, 2 children) this is good value combined with good healthy entertainment value.
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The children love this park with so many slides and swings and climbing frames. I have seen this park packed with children and at other times very quiet. There is room for everyone. Lovely walk along the lakeside with views of the Downs. The steam train ride is great. The cafe does not sell chips or burgers but sandwiches, coffee, cold drinks etc. We love this park and it is not bad value.
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There is something for everyone here, Nice pretty setting.Safe environment. Lovely play areas,picnic areas,cafe & train ride wonderful.
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A great play park and nature walk with mini steam trains that the kids love. Good value and very charming. Cafe could do with a few more interesting options - bread rolls are the cheap soft variety and it's a fairly limited selection overall but you can bring a picnic and just buy cold or hot drinks at the cafe so it's not a problem. Annual passes are great value if you live nearby and plan on going more than twice a year.
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Very good operating staff very pleasant and helpful and they catered for all weathers with carriages open or closed
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so simple and such good value for money - you never feel like you are being over charged for a cup of tea like you do at most places!! The yearly membership is great value too. Lovely family own and run it.
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