Lakeside Miniature Railway, Southport, Merseyside
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Brief description
"A warm welcome awaits you aboard the Lakeside Miniature Railway - the oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway in the world!
The train runs from outside the entrance to Adventue Coast Southport, alongside the picturesque Marine Lake to the other end of the line at Marine Parade Ocean Plaza where you can alight to enjoy some retail therapy before hopping back on board for the return journey.
At the Adventure Coast Southport terminus you will also find a cafe, carousel and helter skelter as well as ample seating in shade and sun.
This historic track was built by Mr GV Llewelyn in 1911 and was originally named ‘Llewelyn’s Miniature Railway’. The first steam train ‘King George V’ ran 17th May 1911 at 3pm. The track was sold to Harry Barlow in 1945 when it was renamed ‘Lakeside Miniature Railway’ and the first petrol-driven trains had started running.
It is the oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway in the world and was sold to John Spencer in 1968, then to Don Clark and Graham Leeming in 2001. It was purchased in 2016 by Norman Wallis, who has now begun to refurbish and improve the track and surroundings, and hopes to create a heritage museum and improved facilities for everyone."
https://www.visitsouthport.com/listing/lakeside-miniature-railway/50703101/
Address
Esplanade, Southport PR8 1RX England
Phone
2025-
01704 531 957 - https://www.raildays.org/railways/lakeside-miniature-railway
01704 265275 - According to Google
Website
https://www.visitsouthport.com/listing/lakeside-miniature-railway/50703101/
Directions
Opening Times and Admission Prices
Dates: 1 Apr 2026 - 24 Sep 2026
Generally we are open weekends and school holiday. Weekends from end March and all school holidays and weekends until end of September. 11am to 5pm
Admission Prices:
Family of 4 return journey- £15 Per TicketReturn - £4 Per Ticket
Single - £3 Per Ticket
Tickets to be purchased from the driver on the platform
https://www.visitsouthport.com/listing/lakeside-miniature-railway/50703101/
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
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Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Adventure Coast, Southport, Merseyside
432 metres*
Southport Masonic Hall, Merseyside
743 metres*
Kings Gardens, Southport, Merseyside
780 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.