Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway
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Set is a lovely location this little railway is great fun with its our station and shop. Me and my wife went along and had a good couple of hours there. I would advise taking a picknick with you on a sunny day. This place is well worth a visit.
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Love going fishing there Mike & his family do such a great job of keeping the place neat tidy & well maintained.
If you've got kids the park area is great with lots of thing to do, the trains to take you on a scenic ride around the fishing lake.
There's a café & a shop
If you've got kids the park area is great with lots of thing to do, the trains to take you on a scenic ride around the fishing lake.
There's a café & a shop
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Have visited many times over years with grandchildren.Recently took latest 2year old had lovely time latest additions great improvement still immaculatly clean staff a delight .
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The title sums it up, from the actual miniature train and the amazing drivers who always have a smile on their faces (I imagine difficult at times) to the play park to short walk with sheep, geese, rabbits and other wildlife to the 20p operated trains my son is in heaven. For me, the separate exit to the shop (thank-you!), reasonable (cheap) entrance fare, reasonable food prices and friendly staff this place is 5*.
The only improvement I think needs to be made is the maze, there are quite a lot of stinging nettles in an enclosed area where children are running... Not ideal.
The only improvement I think needs to be made is the maze, there are quite a lot of stinging nettles in an enclosed area where children are running... Not ideal.
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At the end of a great day out, although aimed at younger children my teenagers loved the day . Bought unlimited train so went on 8 times and has a lovely walk around with different thing en route , was such a peaceful calming day . They serve good food at reasonable prices .
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We've just returned from a lovely day at the EMSR. There is a lot to see and do and the grounds are fantastically well maintained.
Also, the staff are very friendly and helpful which turned a four star review into a five star one. We will go again.
Also, the staff are very friendly and helpful which turned a four star review into a five star one. We will go again.
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This was our third visit and it just gets better and better. Our grandchildren, aged 2 & 4, loved the train rides and the model railways. There is enough here to keep them amused for hours, what with the adventure playground, maze and lake walk. Facilities were clean and staff very friendly and helpful. We spent 4 hours here but could easily have stayed longer. Admission is reasonable especially when compared with other similar attractions.
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Great for picnics with young children. Several picnicy areas to choose from as well as a little cafe. Lovely walks around the area. The mini train is a hit with the kids and it's relatively cheap for a day pass including unlimited rides!
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This is not one of the more well known places to visit IMO and I live in Eastbourne. It is very well kept and clean, with lots of things for children to do. The food is good too.
If you are going to go more than a few times i would recommend joining for the year and buying bulk train rides as it helps with the cost which is very affordable anyway.
If you are going to go more than a few times i would recommend joining for the year and buying bulk train rides as it helps with the cost which is very affordable anyway.
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Our boys - aged 4 and 6 - loved this place. We did 3 rides on the miniature train, and spent nearly 4 hours here in total, mainly playing in the 3 play parks, but also having lunch in the café, the maze, and a walk around the lake. There were lots of toddlers here, and it was very family-friendly. I'd highly recommend a visit if you have young children - over 7 and they might feel a bit grown up for it.
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This was our first visit and my two year old grandson loved it! As commented before this attraction is well kept and well thought out. It has everything for young children - a train ride, country walk, maze, and adventure playgrounds! Yes two one for toddlers and one for older children as well as picnic areas dotted around the grounds with their own little play area. There is a fishing lake where one can fish so therefore parents must be vigilant with little ones when near. The cafe sells fresh hot and cold food at reasonable prices and there is a shop. They also offer an annual pass which is also very reasonably priced for those who live locally and want to visit more often.
This attraction is family owned and there is a sense of pride about the place. We all enjoyed our visit and will definitely go again!
This attraction is family owned and there is a sense of pride about the place. We all enjoyed our visit and will definitely go again!
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We found this place by luck rather that judgement and it was great fun. The grounds are beautiful with a fishing lake, play areas, picnic areas and a coffee shop that sells hot and cold snacks too.
Good value for a very old fashioned day out which will remind you of childhood memories.
Staff are excellent and very friendly.
Good value for a very old fashioned day out which will remind you of childhood memories.
Staff are excellent and very friendly.
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We came here for the first time with our young son. We enjoyed the woodland walk and was pleased with the facilities for children but feel the train ride was on the expensive side. The food was good and good for a budget. The staff were not very nice to approach and was quite abrupt in nature but would not put us off returning
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I visited EMSR with my 2- and 7-year old. The grounds of this place are so well kept, someone spends ALOT of time keeping it neat, clean and well-cared for. The steam train is far better than your average, as is the playground. I almost don't want to write a decent review in case everyone goes! Despite being a busy half-term day in May, there was still plenty of space and peace. This place has a really friendly, happy vibe (possibly due to all the waving at the train!). We only went for a couple of hours and ended up spending 5 hours instead. Decent value for money, although any more expensive and I think it would be prohibitive.
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A lovely sunny day for a weekday trip on the miniature steam train!! A single trip or multi trip ticket available... I bought a single trip but for children I would buy a multi trip ticket....Well organised, lovely trains which go through a tunnel, well designed, also tables around the lake to have picnics, cafe with tables,chairs and sunshades and toilets on site so can easily spend the day....
My only regret was that the train loop was over so quickly..!!
My only regret was that the train loop was over so quickly..!!
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lovely day out with the kids, great value £24 for family of 5 (under 3 was free) and unlimited train rides. wasn't to busy as the weather was a bit poor but even so was busier enough with lots of families enjoying the attractions.
great playground for all ages and a maze (beware of the nettles) well worth a visit.
great playground for all ages and a maze (beware of the nettles) well worth a visit.
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A very entertaining place for kids. Our 30 month old boy loved the train ride and playground activities. There's not a huge amount to do but the entrance fee is very reasonable. The trek around the park is a lovely walk, and not too long. It was trying its hardest to rain whilst we where there and glad it didn't, as there's not much to do in the dry! Well worth a visit though and all the staff were very friendly.
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I had my nephew in my care for a couple of days so we decided to take him. He is four and a big train lover. The areas were superbly clean. The train ride was fantastic. Hats off he he train driver, he must be very dizzy at the end of the day. The cafe food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Lovely members of staff.
My one only moan is that there were lots of stinging nettles in the maze. Someone just needs to go in and trim them cos they really were big.
A great morning had by fin aged 4 and grandad aged 72 ;)
My one only moan is that there were lots of stinging nettles in the maze. Someone just needs to go in and trim them cos they really were big.
A great morning had by fin aged 4 and grandad aged 72 ;)
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We took our 20 month daughter and had a great afternoon. It is a very child friendly place with an extensive playground, and the railway is really fun!
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I went with my husband and 6 year old daughter. We found it by accident, and we weren't really sure what we'd find! But it was absolutely lovely. My daughter said it was 'really stunning' (big words from a 6 year old!) Cheap to get in, (about 6 pounds a head I think), and we had 3 goes on the mini train, did the lovely nature walk around the lake (which is dotted with mini playgrounds to help the kids along!) - a great little maze too, and a number of lovely playgrounds. Add a decent cafe and a shop (stocking many toy trains, and thankfully lots of things under 5 pounds!) and we had a really lovely time. We spent about 4 hours there, and left because it started to rain - the only reason we left! If there is a bad point to this place, it is only that it is all outdoors, so no good on a rainy day. But generally, I think this is highly recommended and really good value for money.
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Our grand-children love Eastbourne Minature Railway. The entrance charge includes one free ride, but you can pay extra for unlimited rides ... which is well worth the extra.
The play area was improved from our last visit, a maze whilst still being established had been added, and the walk around the lake had been improved.
A lot had been achieved during the winter closure.
Facilities on site include toilets and cafe which are more than adequate, however, we'd recommend taking a picnic as there are many picnic tables you can use.
If going in the Summer, beware of wasps or have a wasp-eze in your bag!!
The play area was improved from our last visit, a maze whilst still being established had been added, and the walk around the lake had been improved.
A lot had been achieved during the winter closure.
Facilities on site include toilets and cafe which are more than adequate, however, we'd recommend taking a picnic as there are many picnic tables you can use.
If going in the Summer, beware of wasps or have a wasp-eze in your bag!!
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We are a couple with a toddler. We love the place and have a years membership. We go at least a couple of times a month as it is great for a short or long visit. Our little one loves the play areas and loves walking the nature route with mini play areas along the way. Never tried the food there as we always take picnics as there are so many different locations to sit. Staff on the train always very friendly and welcoming. If you are local membership is a must and very cheap, train rides are not included in membership price but you do get a big discount
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We are regulars at the miniature railway, my boys absolutely love it. The park has lots of space and the new additions to the site in the form of the maze and extra garden and play areas on the walk around the lake are particularly welcome. This particular visit was very muddy due to the recent rainfall but that just made it more fun for the boys!
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Our first time here and will definitely be returning. Very friendly staff and impressed that even the men's toilets have baby changing facilities! Lovely walk around the pond with a fantastic array of play park equipment and lots of space/tables for picnics. Menu at the cafe fine for older children and adults but staff very accommodating and did my little girl a portion of baked beans which she loves. Highly recommended place to visit especially for young families.
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Great day out specially for small children. Great fun even in rainy day. Lovely one of Eastbourne attractions. Recommend
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