1 / 2East Herts Miniature Railway
đ Ware, East of England
Multiple trains run on two loops through Van Hage Garden Centre grounds on 10-minute journeys. Toddler-friendly, outdoors, with a cafe and free parking on site. Operates weekends and school holidays.
đ Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with train-obsessed toddlers and children up to age 8. At under two pounds per ride, multiple laps are affordable â most families do three or more runs. The 10-minute loop suits short attention spans perfectly. Navigate through the garden centre to reach the railway; the ride itself is outdoors so dress for the weather.
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Andrew Cartwright
2 years ago
âOn a trip back home we decided to make a detour... the East Herts Miniature Railway is located in the rather large Van Hage Garden Centre. It takes a bit of navigating to get through the garden centre out to where the railway is! There is a little ticket office where you can buy tickets (card thankfully accepted!) The railway itself has been set up really nicely, a trip through a tunnel and a ride over a pond included! The volunteers were great and friendly with the kids, and the steam train did a great job getting us round the track! It was raining on our visit so we got a little wet, but the station area where you get on etc. was nice and dry. A really great miniature railway, and for the kids (and me!) it made the visit to a garden centre worthwhile!â
Harry Kinsley
a year ago
âUnderpriced! Only ÂŖ1.50!? An amazing little gem in east Herts. We visited on Sat 14 September. It was busy but that only added to the experience for our 1 year old. We went on three times, and there were three different trains running. Very professionally run, clear safety protocols in place, and a fun couple of hours for us. Choo choo!â
Leena shah
5 months ago
âTook our 4year old grandson who loves trains and he couldn't contain his exicitement at what he saw and experienced. Went on it a few times and when he got home he told his mum that he is a very lucky boy as he got to go on it so many times! Such a fantastic service. Thankyou.â
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Overview
East Herts Miniature Railway runs several trains simultaneously on two loops through Van Hage Garden Centre, with 10-minute journeys on each circuit. Volunteer-operated with walk-up ticketing; three different trains often run on busy days. Operates in most weather with a diesel service as backup. Cafe and free parking available at the garden centre.
