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Sherwood Forest Railway

πŸ“ Mansfield, East Midlands

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β˜…4.6(1,158 Google reviews)πŸ’°Β£4πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Daily narrow gauge steam train rides through scenic valley between Mansfield and Edwinstowe. Dedicated under-5s play area with ride-ons, Wendy houses, and slides plus adventure playground for older children. Free entry - train tickets only.

βœ“ Free entryβœ“ Steam train ridesβœ“ Under-5s play areaβœ“ Bouncy castle includedβœ“ Free parkingβœ“ Picnics welcome

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with children under 8 who want a budget-friendly day combining train rides with free play. The free entry model means you pay only for the train - everything else, including the play equipment and bouncy castle, is included. Combine with Sherwood Pines (10 minutes away) for a full day of outdoor activities.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Entry is free - you pay only for the train ride itself
⏰Picnics are welcome and there are plenty of picnic tables on-site
🎟️Free parking is available directly at the site
πŸš—Sherwood Pines is 10 minutes away - combine the two for a full day out

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Jonathan Barratt

8 months ago

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β€œGreat fun for a couple of hours. The miniature railway is set about 10 mins drive from Sherwood Pines forest so made a great stop off to extend our day out before some bike riding. There is ample free parking, portacabin style toilets that were very clean, a hot food and drink trailer and various toys and climbing frames for the kids up to about age 8 or 9. There is also a free bouncy castle. We didn't have anything to eat, but noticed the price of the food is average for this type of venue, and when you consider that entry is free, all the park areas are free, and the train ride only cost Β£4 per child and Β£5 per adult, we agree that its great value for money. The train ride itself was about as long as we expected, but due to the scene in which it is built, would really benefit from being longer, as it's such a beautiful area. The cost to build, run and maintain such a track must be high so wishing it was a longer train ride isn't a criticism, just a hope for a future visit. The staff were lovely and our kids had a fantastic time there. Will definitely go again when it's the summer.”

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Prabha Parkinson

8 months ago

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β€œLovely experience with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great for children as well their is a playground with activities.”

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Kerri Emm

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β€œWe took our niece (7) and nephew (2) here, it’s a lovely little place that doesn’t cost a small fortune!! The train is reasonably priced and is good fun! I like that they allow you to take a picnic so you can easily make a day out of it (weather permitting) safe environment especially for under 5 year olds. Yes the equipment is dated but it’s free!! The zip line is good fun especially for the older ones. Toilets were clean and ice creams reasonably priced. Would come again and recommend πŸ‘β€

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

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Play area

178 reviews

Train ride

126 reviews

Friendly staff

124 reviews

Steam train

110 reviews

Picnic area

64 reviews

Overview

Sherwood Forest Railway runs daily steam trains through a scenic valley, with rides typically operating from mid-morning through the afternoon. The site includes a dedicated under-5s play zone with ride-on toys, Wendy houses, and slides, plus a separate adventure playground for older children. Bouncy castle is included on-site at no extra charge. A food truck operates on weekends and there are ample picnic tables. Free parking on-site.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday11:00-16:30
Tuesday11:00-16:30
Wednesday11:00-16:30
Thursday11:00-16:30
Friday11:00-16:30
Saturday11:00-16:30
Sunday11:00-16:30

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