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Mizens Railway (Woking Miniature Railway Society)

πŸ“ Woking, South East

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β˜…4.7(404 Google reviews)πŸ‘Ά1+

7-inch gauge miniature railway operating through 10 acres of wooded grounds near Woking. Two routes available: the Suburban (three-quarter mile) and the Miler (one mile). Birthday party packages with private platforms, plus winter Santa events.

βœ“ Volunteer runβœ“ Two scenic routesβœ“ Train enthusiastsβœ“ Santa eventsβœ“ Birthday partiesβœ“ Ice cream on-site

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with train-loving children of any age who want a longer ride than most miniature railways offer. The Miler route in particular gives a proper woodland journey rather than a short loop. Volunteer enthusiasm is genuine and adds warmth to the experience.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Arrive at opening time to avoid afternoon queues
⏰The Miler route covers a full mile through woodland - choose it over the Suburban if time allows
🎟️Hot drinks, snacks, and ice cream available on-site between rides
πŸš—Seating areas let you watch trains as waiting - worth factoring into your visit plan

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Andrew Bettcher

10 months ago

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β€œParking was limited but the staff run it like a military operation and the wasn’t any delay. A great morning out.”

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J C

10 months ago

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β€œI never knew this place existed. We went with the cubs and the kids loved it. Staff were really welcoming and the experience was worth doing yearly. The Santa seemed a bit uninterested and was having a chat most of the time with the staff about what time he’s break was rather than engaging with the kids. But overall lovely day and some of the best Santa gifts we’ve received,”

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Lorena Anei

a year ago

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β€œWe spent a lovely day at the railway today. Both adults and children really enjoyed it. For 2 rides we paid for 3 adults and 2 kids 25 pounds and 10 pounds for ice creams which was not much. We enjoyed to stay and watch the trains while we had the ice creams. I recommend to go early as soon as they open as the queues become bigger around 3.”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Train ride

53 reviews

Friendly staff

18 reviews

Miniature railway

13 reviews

Small engines

6 reviews

Value for money

5 reviews

Overview

Mizens runs on 7-inch gauge track with two distinct circuits through tree-lined grounds. The Miler route takes 10-15 minutes and passes through the fullest stretch of woodland. Volunteer crews are enthusiastic and engage with both children and adults throughout the ride. Hot drinks, snacks, and ice cream are available on-site. Seating areas allow families to watch trains between rides. Santa events run in December with a dedicated platform.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Sunday10:30-17:00

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