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Kirklees Light Railway

๐Ÿ“ Huddersfield, Yorkshire

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โ˜…4.8(16 Google reviews)๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

15-inch narrow gauge heritage railway at Whistlestop Valley offering scenic rides to Shelley Station, plus a miniature railway, outdoor playgrounds, jumping pillow, crazy golf, pedal cars, and covered indoor spaces.

โœ“ Narrow gauge railwayโœ“ All agesโœ“ Dog friendlyโœ“ Indoor facilitiesโœ“ Scenic countrysideโœ“ Heritage trains

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

A strong multi-generational day out for families with children of all ages. Train-obsessed toddlers get two railway experiences; older children and adults get the scenic countryside journey and the long tunnel. Covered facilities mean rain does not derail the day. Dogs are welcome throughout.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กArrive earlier in the day - the site gets progressively busier through the afternoon
โฐOrder food early if using the pizza option - it is popular and sells out
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธOne stall on-site charges an additional fee beyond the main admission
๐Ÿš—Indoor facilities including the covered jumping pillow area work well in poor weather

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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James R

a year ago

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โ€œPerfect for kids, adults and four legged friends. Recommendations - bring some additional snacks. Pizza place is popular so would recommend buying it early Free face painting, bubble magician and amusements was a nice touch. 1 of the stalls you did have to pay extra for. It does get busier throughout the day but was well organised. Overall plenty to do to tire out those little legs. Will definitely come back for another themed event.โ€

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John Rowan

2 years ago

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โ€œSix and three year old grandchildren had a fabulous time on a drizzly autumn day. As did the grandparents!! Cafe, cvered area for bouncing pillow, small game train ride, indoor picnic area. Great fun for the childrenโ€

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Ian Booth

3 years ago

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โ€œWell worth a visit for children and adults. There is a nice cafe and shop. The trains are great and the journey through the countryside is picturesque. I think the tunnel is the longest on a narrow gauge railway.โ€

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Trains

4 reviews

Day out

3 reviews

Cafe

2 reviews

Adults

2 reviews

Overview

Kirklees Light Railway runs a 15-inch narrow gauge line through West Yorkshire countryside, with a tunnel reviewers describe as the longest on any narrow gauge railway. Beyond the train ride, the site includes The Clayton Flyer miniature railway, outdoor playgrounds, a jumping pillow with covered area, The Cabin toy room, crazy golf, pedal cars, cafes at both stations, and birthday party facilities.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-17:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-16:00
Sunday10:00-16:00

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