Name: The West Lancashire Light Railway
Rating: 5.0

The West Lancashire Light Railway

West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, UK

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

The West Lancashire Light Railway is a 2 ft narrow gauge railway that operates at Hesketh Bank, situated between Preston and Southport in North West England. We operate narrow-gauge passenger steam trains on a short run of about 400m from Becconsall station through woodland between the village and the Douglas river, to Delph station.

We normally have one engine in steam. On special event days two or sometimes three locos take turns to pull the train. We offer a family-friendly venue for visitors interested in live-steam railways and the preservation of our industrial heritage. As well as four steam engines, we have around twenty small diesel, petrol and battery locomotives rescued from defunct industrial undertakings, along with three passenger coaches and a good number of vans and wagons.

The site is free to enter - there is a charge for train rides and on event days for some extra attractions, such as the fairground ride and Drive-a-Diesel. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Drive-an-Engine: Have a whole day driving a steam engine! We take you through raising steam and driving a train. You can shunt coaches & wagons, and run them on the main line. You receive a certificate of achievement, and a year's membership of the Railway
We operate narrow-gauge passenger steam trains on a short run of about 400m from Becconsall station through woodland between the village and the Douglas river, to Delph station. We normally have one engine in steam. On special event days two or sometimes three locos take turns to pull the train .
At Becconsall we have a tea room and a shop selling railway-themed gifts, also Barry's Bookstall.
We offer a family-friendly venue for visitors interested in live-steam railways and the preservation of our industrial heritage. As well as four steam engines, we have around twenty small diesel, petrol and battery locomotives rescued from defunct industrial undertakings, along with three passenger coaches and a good number of vans and wagons.

Facilities

Parking: Parking is free.

What to see

Events:

Easter Egg Hunt: Sunday 5th April - Ride the trains, meet the Easter Bunny & join in our Grand Easter Egg Hunt. Two engines in steam, plus traditional games, free competition with Easter prizes, children's fairground ride & our famous tearoom.
Friendly Engines Day: Sunday 26th April - Come and meet our friendly engines. A special day for families, with two engines in steam plus heritage diesels. Attractions include children's fairground ride, traditional games, drive-a-diesel and our famous tearoom.

For more information please visit: https://www.westlancsrailway.org/special-events

Website

Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £5
Child (3+ years): £4
Infant: Free
Family (2 Adults + 3 Children): £15
Seniors / Armed Forces: £4.50

Drive-an-Engine: The cost is £400.

For membership details please visit: https://www.westlancsrailway.org/members

Pricing URL: https://www.westlancsrailway.org/visitor-info

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Have a Party: We can arrange a birthday party, picnic or other special event, at a time to suit you. We can steam an engine for you when we are not open to the public, with as many rides as you like. Bring your own food, or we can organise the catering, with free hot drinks. At reduced cost you can have your party on a normal operating day, riding in a reserved coach on the scheduled trains.

For more information please visit: https://www.westlancsrailway.org/special-visits

Our steam train services are currently closed for winter maintenance. We re-open on Sunday March 29th.
We run trains every Sunday and Bank Holiday from around Easter to early November.
We also operate bookable steam specials at Halloween and Santa Specials in December.

Address: West Lancashire Light Railway, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, UK

Post Code: PR4 6SP

Council: West Lancashire

County: Lancashire

Location: Station Road, Hesketh Bank, approximately 10 miles south of Preston, Lancashire, UK. Access to the car park and entrance is via Thornton Drive.
By Road: Turn into Tarleton village at the traffic lights where the A59 (Liverpool–Preston) meets the A565 (Southport). Turn right at the mini-roundabout (Church Road), then left into Hesketh Lane. After 1.5 miles, turn right at the mini-roundabout signed Thornton Drive, immediately after Booths supermarket.
By Bus: Stagecoach Bus No. 2 runs past the site hourly on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Alight at Booths.
Parking: Parking is free.