1 / 3Moss Bank Park Miniature Railway
📍 Bolton, North West
Half-kilometre miniature railway running every Sunday April–October through Moss Bank Park. Operated by volunteer members of the Moss Bank Park Model Engineering Society, with passengers riding behind 5-inch gauge diesel locomotives.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for train-enthusiast kids of all ages who will love riding behind a working miniature locomotive operated by passionate volunteers. Exceptional value per ride.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
5 Google reviews
G Reviews from Google
Simon McCabe
2 years ago
“Fabulous miniature railway. This was our first opportunity to try it out and my daughter loved it. We ended up going round 4 times and at £1 per person I think it's a bargain. Each circuit lasts between 2½ and 3 minutes. It's run entirely by volunteers on a Sunday, all of whom seemed lovely. Definitely recommend it for kids and big kids alike.”
anne Sutcliffe
2 years ago
“Limited parking. Plenty of space for kids to run and play. Miniature train ride around the park. Cafe, slow to serve food and quite expensive too.”
Matt
a year ago
“Excellent value, run by friendly volunteers who do a great job. Having this running makes up for the butterfly house being closed!”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Moss Bank Park Miniature Railway runs every Sunday from April to October, with 5-inch gauge diesel locomotives pulling passenger trucks along a half-kilometre circuit through the park. Operated entirely by volunteers from the local Model Engineering Society, whose members range in age from 9 to their late 80s. Each circuit lasts 2–3 minutes. Parking is on-site and the park also has a cafe. Opening times can be unreliable — call ahead before making a dedicated trip.
