Colne Valley Railway - (Castle Hedingham)

“"Visited Colne Valley Railway today and had an amazing experience! The highlight was the incredible Hornby railway set, lovingly created by one man over 40 years and meticulously maintained. My nearly-one-year-old son was captivated by the moving trains, and we enjoyed riding on all three trains that were in operation. Sitting in first class was a treat, with a lovely spot to enjoy a snack and drink - and the Victoria sponge cake was absolutely delicious! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making our day even more special. The museum also features well-preserved World War II exhibits and plenty of vintage machinery to admire. With a children's play area and lots to explore, this is a great destination for families. Highly recommend!”

“Lovely little railway. Reasonably priced and a really relaxing few hours in the countryside. Its veru short but that is great for the younger children. The HST buffet was awesome and the seating very comfy. Model railway, museum, carriage exhibitions, signal box and the buildings were all well preserved and lovely to visit. Shop is well stocked and all the volunteers friendly.”

“Went for a late opening Christmas special. Have been before on daytime visits for steam and diesel days. Station and approaches were lit by lashings of fairy lights with unlimited rides on the diesel railcar. There was food and hot drinks available on the HST restaurant cars. All in all a great visit for a couple of hours”