Description
Great Cockcrow Railway is a charming miniature steam railway set in the Surrey green belt near Chertsey. Open on Sundays from May to October, it offers 7¼ inch gauge train rides that recreate the golden age of steam in miniature form. Run by dedicated volunteers, it provides a relaxed and family-friendly railway experience.
Visitors can enjoy two scenic 1¼ mile routes – the Red Route and the Green Route – each lasting around 20 minutes and passing viaducts, tunnels, junctions, and even Jungle Halt with animals. The railway features a wide range of steam and instant-start locomotives, a fully working signalling system, free parking, and the welcoming Station Café.
It’s ideal for families, railway enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a nostalgic summer afternoon out.
Single Ride prices are £7.00 Adult, £6.00 Child, £21.00 Family. Double Ride prices are £11.00 Adult, £9.00 Child, £32.00 Family, and Halloween rides £7.00 per person. Children’s birthday parties are available at £10.00 per passenger carried, including a special extended steam train ride and use of the field for celebrations.
Overall, Great Cockcrow Railway offers a delightful miniature railway adventure in a peaceful countryside setting. With authentic steam action and scenic routes, it’s a unique day out in Surrey for all ages.
At the GCR we have two different routes that you can take whilst visiting the railway. Both routes have equal ride lengths of 1¼ miles and will take about the same amount of time (approx. 20 minutes). However, they do take in different elements of the railway, whilst weaving themselves in and out throughout the whole journey.
- Red Route: The 'Red' route heads out of Hardwick station and takes the mainline down towards Philips bridge junction and on to Everglades Junction. Heading down the branch you will find yourself taking the viaduct over the track that you have just travelled on. The viaduct takes you on to Cockcrow Hill where your train will stop to allow the engine to change ends. After a short stop, you will head back towards Hardwick via the Greywood tunnel. Passing through Everglades for your second time, you will then travel through Meadowside, take a left turn, head up the spur, and visit the animals at Jungle Halt. It's now full steam ahead back to Hardwick Central.
- Green Route: Heading from Hardwick Central Station, you will take a very sharp left to head along the Down North Hardwick line (aka the Jubilee line) and travel toward Lesters Crossing - our only working level crossing on the railway. After the crossing, you will start turning back toward the mainline and Everglades Junction. Travelling over the viaduct, you will soon find yourself at Cockcrow Hill, where you will travel straight through the station and out to Green Lane. Green Lane is the furthest point on the railway, and you will start making your way back to Hardwick via Greywood Tunnel and Meadowside line.
6.67 miles
