Reviews of South Tynedale Railway. (Museum) in Newcastle upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear).
South Tynedale Railway
The Railway Station, Station Rd, Alston CA9 3JB, United Kingdom
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Information of South Tynedale Railway, Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.
This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Open hours of South Tynedale Railway
Sunday
10 am–4:30 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10 am–4:30 pm
Reviews of South Tynedale Railway
M. B.A lovely walk along the South Tyne river and railway. You need to check days and times if intending to see the trains running. Parking on the road alongside the station in Alston. The path is hard stoned surface suitable for all, however not quite suited for wheelchair users as mentioned in some of the literature. Plenty to see and points of interest along the route.
A. C.Excellent, we caught the train to Slaggyford with the dogs and walked back (6 miles). You follow the train line on a good level track, kids bikes and pram no problem. There is a small refreshments booth at Slaggyford and a great cafe on the main station in Alston, the bacon butty was excellent as was the coffee. Free parking at the station.
T.Great afternoon out. Beautiful countryside. Incredibly relaxing. Food at the café was excellent. Best brownie I have ever tasted at the buffet car.
G. G.Caught the train running for driver assessments before they reopen in July.
I. H.Unfortunately when we got there the train had stopped for the day, but the staff were friendly and chatted to everyone.
J. A.I remember way, way back to my youth actually seeing this railway when it was a branch line run by British Rail.
I was disappointed that British Rail, having decided to close this alleged uneconomic line, asked for a kings ransom to sell it to the Heritage Trust wanting to take it on.
Well the Trust didnot give up and this, now narrow gauge line, is the result of all their efforts.
The line runs from Alston Station to Slaggyford Station, a trip of approximately 5 miles.
Both stations have large car parks with room for coaches.
Both stations have excellent toilet facilities which are wheelchair friendly.
Unlike some attractions 🐕 dogs are not just welcome but actually you are encouraged to take them as part of your family. (And yes they are allowed on the carriages )
Wheelchair users alight the carriages by means of ramps.
The Crossings Cafe offers excellent value for money meals and snacks which you can eat in or out. Very good children's menu available and again reasonable prices charged.
Up to the 18th of July the attraction is open Tuesday's, Thursdays, Saturday's and Sundays. After that date, and up to September, the attraction is open 7 days a week.
Very good family day out with lovely views of the area and local shops selling local produce.
A. H.Took the grandbairn for a ride on the train and he loved it, so did I 😁, enjoyed looking for the animals and signs and enjoyed the scenery even although it wasn't the nicest of day's, a nice cafe and shop at Alston an enjoyable day out, I would imagine it will get very busy during school holidays and sunny days …
G. S.Brilliant day out. Super staff. Lady very kindly rang to tell me cafe was temporarily closed as it was a special day out for a friend's surprise 60th!!!
F. B.The train wasn't running but it looked good, the cafe sold really good coffee and cake, the evening meals looked good and reasonable but I'd already booked elsewhere..
R. C.Very old railways station...but no train to travel now...coffee in that small restaurant inside the train station was nice...
H. B.Very good good, very friendly staff :)
G. D.Beautiful trip to the Railway over the weekend. A trip on the lovely Green Dragon steam engine, beautiful views and lovely stations. The price is very reasonable and the children had a great day. Highly recommend this little adventure
M. L.Great little narrow gauge heritage railway with great views of the South Tyne river and the surrounding fells. Nice eating at the Alston station for light lunch or morning/afternoon tea. Also has a little museum. All run by volunteers
C. N.Lovely little station cafe with friendly staff and very nice cakes
M. R.One of the best places to go in Cumbria! Great family day out and the staff and volunteers are brilliant!
B. P.Only visited cafe on station today although visited last Sept.2021 & reported at the time.
M. S.Great day out. Lovely and helpful staff and nice coffee. Lovely trip and kids loved it.
D. B.Lovely station and cafe as well as free parking from which to set off on a nice walk in the area. I am sure that the train experience would be good also but didn't travel on this occasion.
c. m.Brilliant little railway. Loads of history to keep your brain fed.
H. T.A great morning, riding through some very dramatic scenery.
J. a. S. B.Our First Visit to the Railway.We were very impressed with it all and thought the dog friendly restaurant was the icing on the cake.
Food was excellent and the place is spotlessly clean.
Thank you .We wish the railway continued success
M. D.Didn't go on the train but had coffee n cake on the platform.. Really friendly people in the cafe & on the railway.....
M. S.Lovely restored and working railway station with a small museum, cafe and shop on the platform, including visitor information. Plenty of picnic tables/chairs (to enjoy a bag of chips from the chip shop up the hill 😋). Beautiful short walk along the river 👍 …
J. L.Fantastic steam train worth going to for the ride. Price okay too. Will be better when cafes on platforms are open.
D. G.Helpful staff showed me around the station and engine depot
I. P.Brilliant experience, especially for my train mad grandson.
Staff very welcoming, and very well organised with regard to distancing for covid.
S. H.A very enthusiastically operated heritage narrow gauge railway which runs between Alston & Slaggyford a 35 minute journey through the beautiful local countryside. Alston Station is the terminus & workshop for the line with the engine & maintenance sheds at this location. The cafe on the station platform serves great meals & light snacks, plus beverages & cakes. All the staff are very helpful & make any visit a great experience.
A. G.Friendly volunteer staff and a good ride through the countryside.
(Be aware the trains only run on weekends and Bank Holidays)
J. Y.A nice train ride with lovely scenery. The stations have all been fefurbished and the staff couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful. A nice afternoon out for us.
V. R.Fantastic. Proper station with lovely cafe ,toilets and shop.
Train joyrney a must both open and covered carriages. Options.to get off at 2 other stations between alston and slaggyford and walk back ..or walk there and teain back! All ran by volunteers. Suitable for everyone dogs welcomed and they get their ticket too.
Visit Alston too.
a. b.This narrow gauge railway is well worth a visit. Based in Alston (England's highest market town) it is absolutely superb.
We took a party of members of the Gateshead Arthritis Support Group for a train ride and afternoon tea. Our welcome could not have been more friendly or the staff more helpful. The facilities at Alston station were excellent with level or ramped access to aĺl areas. The cafe offers a good selection of home cooked food at reasonable prices. Access to the train was on the level with ramps available to bridge the narrow gap between platform and train for wheelchair users or those with walking problems.
The return journey from Alston to Slaggyford takes 1.5 hours and passes through some beautiful scenery. A buffet car is available at Slaggyford where there is a 20 minute break.
On return to Alston we were served a delicious afternoon tea in a private room where more than ample provision had been made, in fact we were given doggy bags for those who wished to take some of the surplus home.
I have visited many preserved railways and along with my wife sampled afternoon teas in many different places, but this little gem of a railway has to rank among the best for its facilities, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
D. S.Wasn't fully open due to covid but will definitely come back cafe looked nice and the overall station etc was lovely
P. W.Nice well set out station, very nice cafe which serves a very nice bacon butty and as a variety of meals on menu. Didn't mention no trains running on a Monday on website so was a little disappointed.
D. S.Lovely trip on The Tinsel Train with sausage roll, coffee and cake. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately Engine Shed and Museum weren't open today.
m. i.Well appointed station, a visit made worthwhile!
J. H.We regularly visit South Tynedale Railway with our four year old son and two year old daughter. The railway has benefited from the new extension to Slaggyford and the new station facilities including, toilets, ticket office and buffet car cafe, enhance the overall experience. However, we wanted to express our thanks to the volunteers and staff who make this railway really special.
Our journey down the line from Alston to Slaggyford on a fine summers day in July was going well. However, while standing on the rear carriage balcony, a slight gust of wind blew the favourite blue and white stripy hat from our two year old daughter's head and landed it in the cess next to the line. “My hat!” she exclaimed! What a CASTROPHY. What a CLAMITY...but...not to worry. After speaking to the Guard, Driver and Fireman at Slaggyford and establishing exactly where the prized garment had landed, the journey back to Alston was halted to allow the driver to climb down from the footplate and retrieve the garment and carefully hand it back to our daughter on the balcony of the carriage.
Having our daughter's favourite hat returned to her not only made her day, but also everyone else's on the train, as the whole coach load of passengers cheered and applauded!!! We doubt there are many railways what would halt a four carriage train with approximately 150 passengers on board to return a little girls hat.
Thank you for a fantastic day out!
M. G.Great for train enthusiasts n kids or anyone who wants a train journey through lovely countryside. Its a narrow gauge railway which has regular train journeys along the line to Slaggyford where passengers can get off n watch from the platform while the train readies for its return journey. There are special train journeys at Christmas when Santa Clause travels on the same train so children can meet him in person! There's also Thomas the Tank engine, and guards in uniform with whistle n flag. Kids will love it, especially the exterior viewing platforms at the end of the carriages. The trains are a bit rickety but that adds to the adventure. On the Alston platform there's a gift shop, this is where you buy your tickets. Also public loo's. Right outside the station there's the Hub museum. Its all well worth a visit.
A. T.We were passing by and we were happly surprised...lovely place with decent walk along the river ..charming train station with friendly people who work over there .Station use as cafe plus you can see how they mai ntain engines to those beauties.
V. W.Love love love this great piece of Industrial Heritage! It's something that everyone should experience. Great facilties ie: cafe, shop and the Hub museum is definatly worth a look around. Great viewing mezzanine in the engine repair workshop too.
D. B.Well done. A great visitor attraction. The stations are lovely, well maintained and clean. Staff are helpful. Carriages are clean too. Great views along the way.
K. G.Visited between Christmas and New Year. Had a great run on the train followed by tasty pie and chips in the cafe. Staff very friendly and helpful.
J. H.Brilliant railway running from Alston to Slaggyford across pretty countryside. Excellent tea rooms at Alston with nice facilities. Alston has some nice gift shops and a railway museum. Update: there is also a nice little railway cafe at Slaggyford.
P. C.A great place to visit. Very pleasant cafe. The museum wasn't open when we visited but we had great service and reasonably priced food and drink.
C. A.Lovely cafe with outside seating area nice old narrow gauge railway interesting gift shop museum over the road. Car park was full though mind you it was a Sunday
M. H.Really enjoyable train ride. The place isn't completely finished but the train ride is fully operational. It's a nice old steam train using tracks from an old mine. The train goes through very scenic countryside and is a very relaxing way to spend an hour or so.
G. R.The railway café at Alston is clean, bright, friendly and fairly priced. They serve hot and cold food as well as a full range of drinks.
E. V. D. G.Steamtrain running but we didn't have much time for a ride
G. M.Lovely place to visit though the prices have risen from last year by quite a bit. They don't have a good pricing structure if you need a carer, most places carers go free but not here you're charged full price
D. P.Very interesting little railway. Kids and adults a like would enjoy. Also a little museum next to it, with all sorts of vehicles, my husband really enjoyed it.
A. W.Brilliant cafe and station and great little discovery centre too! Railway looks amazing but it was too cold for the kids so we will try again another day!
m. i.Enjoyed the journey to Slaggyford and back over the new extension. Pity the battery loco ran out off charge on the way back and we had to be rescued by another one. A minus point for battery electric propulsion!
D. R.The staff and volunteers have worked hard to make this a first class experience. Friendly staff and good catering as well as clean facilities
Well worth a visit
P. H.Well worth a visit but go when weather is good as some carriages are open to the elements also the Hub museum next door worth a visit but separate entrance fee payable
a. b.Fabulous place and especially for family day outings...ride on train...thoroughly enjoyable day.. disabled user friendly....highly recommend
H. D.Excellent mini railway dog friendly as is the station cafe lovely wild river walk along side the rail line really enjoyed the day out
K. P.Fantastic place steam train was great and my kids loved it great friendly people in charge a little gem tucked away in Alston
j. x.Lovely little place
D. G.Awesome trip out. Everyone really enjoyed it and the views are stunning. The staff were super helpful and friendly.
G. C.Lovely little station we visited when under covid 19.control situation but still had a walk around and had cake and coffee from the cafe
J. v. d. E.A beautiful piece of railway history. Developed from scratch with a lot of enthusiasm. Highly recommended, both for a walk along the tracks and a ride with one of the trains.
T. N.Loved it
P. B.Driving through stopped off to stretch legs. Had a pie and coffee. Nice location. Plenty of parking
P. T.A superbly well maintained and presented narrow gauge railway.
Service runs up through the South Tyne valley with great views over the countryside
L. D.Took my 2 grandsons today, they loved it. Been visiting this place since my kids were young, they loved it too.
K. W.Been here several times now, and it really is worth a visit. The cafes revamp is great, food great and staff superb.
J. W.Excellent for a few hours. Very reasonably priced cafe, and stunning views along the railway line.
M. W.Lovely little station and line, sadly not running day I was there but have been previously. Highly recommended!
K. N.Pleasant spot but was closed
m. b.Enjoyable train ride with pleasant walk back to Alston along the side of the track. Extremely friendly staff and a nice cafe.
C. O.Always a lovely trip.
S. D.Very good service and lovely views
B. C.Lovely new cafe. Steam railway was closed for winter but have been on it before and that is also very good.
A. M.Cafe at Alston good. Train ride in very nice scenery. Then a very good bike ride to Haltwhistle and back to Alston. Staff helpful.
D. B.Great place to visit well organised friendly staff went with someone in a wheelchair ,staff very helpful .goog that it's wheelchair friendly. And not forgetting it's also dog friendly
M. P.Well worth the ride. Views are spectacular and our boys loved every minute of the journey!
D. M.I enjoy my time looking around and travelling on the South Tynedale Railway, well done to everyone. David Melling
P. M.We stopped here just for lunch which was nice. Staff were great.
M. B.Very cute railway station unfortunately closed due to outbreak of covid. Immaculately clean little cafe and shops
C. B.Never tried the train but looked good ,went to the museum instead which was small but very interesting worth a visit.
S. H.Great day out and fantastic food
T. K.Absolutely loved our trip on this railway. Fantastic scenery all along the route.
J. M.Fabulous day out for those with a passion for trains and those who just enjoy a wonderful day out, there is a tasty cafe and shop.
J. T.Cafe was super. Attentive service, tasty good quality food. A nice anecdote to identikit meals.
B. P.Lovely trip on the train, very beautiful views. Great walk alongside the train too
m. m.great day out and clean good restaurants clean toilets clean train 35 minutes each way excellent value for money and recommended out of anybody you can travel all day ticket
T. N.Friendly staff, pleasant ride amid stunning scenery. Multiple fife's for one price.
P. W.Lovely railway with very friendly staff. It is best to catching the train at the Slateford station & traveling on the train to Alston.
C. L.Lovely walk along the river shame the train was not running today
I. T.Fantastic views of surrounding countryside, friendly staff. Wonderful day out
D.Excellent history with a enjoyable train trip and a very reasonable priced cafe.
D. C.Great day out. Friendly staff. Ideal for kids & adults.
Y. G.Lovely visit great coffee
P. G.Delightful little place. Excellent cafe food, and an interesting transport museum.
T. C.Great place good food very kind staff,great railway lots to see and do,
T. H.Very smart railway operation. Nice cafe. Scenic train ride. Really enjoyed the experience.
D.Good day out only problem is the price of the train. Far too expensive for families.
R. H.lovely relaximg afternoon.on this railway through the countryside plenty to see and so well run
R. F.Always a pleasure to look around here.
b. 1.Can't complain beautiful scenery on train ride and very friendly.staff lovely.place
T. W.Lovely place. Our second visit. But just heard the station tea rooms are closing, real shame. Great walk along railway.
L. R.Only visited the café as the rest is currently shut. Great loos.
S. R. F.Great morning out with the kids and the cafe is spot on, all the staff are friendly and very helpful.
L. W.Not sure its worth the money for the santa event train ride was a bit of a let down, maybe if santa and refreshments were on train would have been better
T. B.Friendly staff, nice to look round the signal box. Free carpark. Cafe in the station at Alston.
A. A.Beautiful scenery
A. R.Great place to chill and have a coffee or bite to eat. Then take a ride on a steam train. A step back in time
T.Love this location. It's a shame its closed for now. Hopefully they will find a way to be Covid19 secure soon
A. C.A beautiful location with charming and friendly staff.
Glorious weather added an extra sparkle to the visit.
I. K.Excellent heritage line, well run by friendly staff. Brilliant cafe.
C. S.Loved the train trip.well worth the money.Good place to bring the kids.
P. W.Normally a lovely place to visit. Often walk track side path to first station and catch train back. Unfortunately trains cancelled today due to driver illness. All was not lost though, because had superb breakfast in station cafe!
T. M.Popped in here for the cafe after a local recommendation.
Absolutely first class food and drink and really friendly cafe owners.
Beautiful looking heritage railway to visit next time we're in town!
M. F.Brilliant we all had a wonderful time
S. W.Lovely experience and scenery however very expensive, from tickets to coffee to ice cream.
A. H.Just called into Cafe lovely Scones and Coffee ,limited hours at moment.
M. G.Great day out with young children. Nice cafe on the station too.
S. j.Did not use the railway, arrived on motor cycle. Excellent cafe and super loos!!
S. M.Lovely local outing. We walked partly back. Pleasing for every age.
S. B.Enjoyed our visit very much. Well cared for by the volunteers.
D. A.Great place to stop on a trip through Alston, spot on cafe and steam railway.
A. H.Great value, very friendly.
G. R.If you love trains,like every inner kid we still are, that is the place to be :)
M. B.A scenic heritage railway which runs on weekends and public holidays, but the station is open. "Hitchin's"; the cafe which is part of the station is open every day and that is a real delight - well worth a visit in its own right.
A. C.It's a good railway but the cafe is very expensive British rail prices needs to be cheeper
S. z.Lovely place we went for santa train and was great brilliant value
P. D.Lovely friendly place, great cafe and great views from railway
T. N.Staff very friendly and the food and menu into café very good
M. K.Food was great
b. m.A really good experience for us all with our family.Thank you so much,we will come back again.
C. K.Love place to walk. When the train set off its spectacular
W. H.A great day out for all the family. It's Wheelchair friendly too.
L. R.We always enjoy Alston railway nice cafe and lovely staff
P. M.Lovely little railway but a big smiley day out for us.
M. H.Was quite nice. Was expecting a steam train, but wasn't.
Scenery was quite nice.
Unfortunately I though £33 for 2 tickets was bit pricey. I know they need to make money, was slightly dissopointed.
L. C.Excellent cafe, friendly people and a nice ride.
R. M.Disappointed as the steam loco was not running only the diesel. Also the workshop viewing gallery and experience centre was closed
B. R.Interesting place. No steam trains at the moment but a nice old electric was a fair replacement.
D. T.Interesting place. Nice historical place,very educational
L. S.Lovely ride on the train and things to look for for the children to spot
M. B.Nice place and friendly staff and dog friendly even allow dogs on train
d. p.Nothing better than seeing a young man who looked all oiled up screaming up the tracks " biscuits biscuit!!!!! The dam biscuits have scuppered the dam train you little hairy giblet!!!!
M. V.Lovely place
M. T.Nice scenic railway
S. G.Only visited cafe as we were passing through. Good food and service
T. J.The train ride was a great run, it was around £27 for a family return ticket from Alston to Slaggyford. There is a cafe at the station but it's extortionate- £13 for 2 pieces of frittata that wasn't all that great😏. But its all run by volunteers. …
N. R. (.Lovely scenery from the train. Nice tea and cake at Alston station
D. P.Brilliant, well kept clean and excellent staff. Fab little railway👍🏻 …
A. P.Very nice, went there to test an app and had a lovely rest there
M. K.Great railway but the indoor carrages are very noisy from the movement.
b. o.good day out nice cafe good prices and excellent food
j. r.Great for a day out. It may be a short journey but plenty to do in Alston.
D. R.I had no idea there was a narrow gauge railway in Alston. Great experience.
D. S.Wonderful scenic railway route from Alston to slaggyford in the north Pennines 🇬🇧🇬🇧😎 …
C. H.Very cute little railway. Small cafe and museum.
A. R.Excellent narrow gauge railway nice cafe friendly staff
J. F.Didn't see any trains but great little well kept station and Hickin's is a great café on the platform lovely home cooked cakes and super coffee and dog friendly what more can you ask for.
J. S.Absolutely brill place to bring the kids and teach them about the steam trains
D. H.Brilliant place my 2 year old loved it.
M. S.Lovely train ride and good facilities at the station.
J. C.Great day out
R. G.Lovely little railway, friendly staff, excellent little cafe.
J. H.Off the mass tourist routrs. Quiet. Dedicated railway enthusiasts and stock in excellent condition.
p. g.Very pleasant place to eat and drink , friendly staff.
C.Fantastic day out.
I highly recommend trying the trip.....👍 …
d. k.Nice little run on the train, nice scenery at, worth a look
E. W.Lovely spot and great cafe
R. R.Really good value for money. Flat free car park. Helpful staff. Everywhere clean and tidy.Good luck with the further extension.
B.Great Way to spend some time in Alston luvely food great service
R. v. D.Small historic train station with a small track diesel powered train. Also a small museum nearby about old locomotives
G. W.Nice clean friendly place. Good clean toilets
C. S.Fun
S. B.Friendly team, lovely cafe, great museum.
P. C.A simply great day trip - must see!
K. G.Very quiet due to covie and road works
J. M.It was fun and relaxing. Pity the steam engine was taken off.
S. H.Lovely station. Fab to see it & very interesting
c. b.Brilliant trip but cold.
J. a.Free parking. Cafe and shop and a nice train ride into the countryside on England's highest narrow gauge railway. The town isn't too far away to walk too.
K. M.Great place to take the kids for train ride
W. E.We took our grandchildren for a lovely ride on the train!
K. S.All closed up , not sure whats going on , make journey and all closed 😕 …
D. K.Bumpy. But eco neutral wqoodburners and battery locks with green energy
S. M.Scenery breath taking, company lovely
D. M.Fun hour or so out, cafe at was excellent
M. K.Great fun, my little boy loved it.
E. L.Kids and adults loved it. Good experience for the kids
M. R.Lovely countryside, great service, fabulous volunteers.
j. d.Main station recently refurbished. Nice narrow gauge steam lihe.
e.Brilliant visit to south tynedale railway, great weather & amazing Cumbrian/Northumberland scenery made for a great little day out.
Railway staff are very accommodating and more than happy to help out !!
D. B.Super friendly, great day out with the kids
A. L.Nice
b. d.Friendly engine driver gave us info on the railway itself and the future plans for it
T. s.Had a lovely day for dad's 70th birthday
K. K.Pleasant surroundings. Staff pleasant but food is expensive
d. o.Very cold on the train not enough entertainment to keep the kids amused
T. L.Great day out and very good café
K. C.Small steam railway . Run by very friendly volunteers
J. F.Great day out. Pity it was an electric engine and not steam
C. C.A good place to visit and the trains are interesting
S. L.Only stopped for a quick coffee and scone. Cafe was very nice and fresh with good selection of food and drink, really nice to stop off even if you are not going on train. The whole setup is excellent and everyone very friendly.
M. E.Nice quaint little place. Friendly service 👍 …
R. M.Excellent!
S. D.Lovely little railway, my son loved it
A. G.An enjoyable train ride through beautiful scenery.
C. L.A hidden gem well worth a visit.
T. B.Absolutely a must to visit
C. O.Cafe ,train rides . Beautiful location
P. H.Brilliant railway well worth a visit
M. B.Great day out on train to Slaggyford and back.
R. K.Brilliant little railway. Cafes open...
T. B.We had a quick look round the yard first, then drove to East Tanfield for a ride on the first train. At each end there were excellent display boards explaining the history. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the train brought back memories of train rides in the fifties. A great morning out!
r. j.Excellent, good way to spend a few hours
N. I.Great place
M. H.Really good the extended line to Slaggyford is great
S.Great little railway a real gem.
I. C.Lovely ride through the north pennines
L. L.Very good enjoyed the trip
G.Great
M. R.Nice stop off for a quick brew....
G. C.Lesson learnt - sit in a covered carriage if its raining!
D. R.Lovely experience with really helpful staff
L. D.A great railway trip worth doing The countryside views are impressive.. The station crew are charming and the cafe food and drink is excellent. Took a hot jam croissant and Latte to go on the journey with me. . Perfect outing. Dont miss it if you visit Alston.
C. W. B.Absolutely charming experience. Great cafe and superb facilities. Thank you all for keeping such an important thing up and running 🚂 🚂 🚂 …
M. C.Unspoilt ,friendly and brilliant cafe
J. T.Great day out for all the family.
T. D.Had a lovely day for dad's 70th
M. P.Good food and friendly staff.
G. M.Really quirky
B. R. R.Nice day out, handy for a rainy day.
M. P.Very good day out
A. H.Good way to kill a few hours with the family
S. C.Traditional steam train, beautiful carriages.
J. K.Good old fashioned tea room.
s. w.Disappointed as it was closed. We were looking forward to going on it when on holiday. Sure it is 5 star when open though!!! 🙄 …
d. j.Brill great for family days out
R. W.Beautiful restored Snaggyford station.
R. K.Lovely spot. Will be returning
R. F.Sorry to have marked you down on previous post, I got the wrong location.
G. B.Great cycle ride.
S. M.Beautiful, Clean, Friendly, Nostalgic, Enthusiastic!
D. E.Lovely area to walk.
a. D.Amazing pieces of old railway history
M. M. D.Loved it
L. S.Awesome ride awesome view
P. T.The station at Alston is superb. Plenty of parking space plus it also has a wonderful cafe. The staff are lovely and food first class. Well worth a visit.
M. D.Fun day out, recommended!
C. L.Fabulous, what a good day out.
L. C.Not very comfortable carriages.
S. K.Lovely little railway!
C. L. C.The cafe is very good
D. A.Really enjoyable afternoon.
J. T.Enjoyed our ride
S. W.Nice food
I. L.Nostalgia with a pleasant walk.
R. P.Interesting trip.
j.Great place, very picturesque, gutted the train only goes at the weekend.
J. S.Nice cafe
V.Very dog friendly
G. D.Excellent for family day
S. H.Looking forward to a ride
S. C.GOOD for family vist.
D. P.Fantastic for train enthusiasts
J. C.Great train journey.
W. B.Nice place. X.
D. P.Good fun for kids
S. Q.Steam train at Alston
T. T.Nice people there, do visit the HUB close by
L. R.Very good
m. j.Good for young kids
K. S.Great day out.
T. H.Nice day out
P. W.Lovely place.
D. S.Great day out
s. p.Brilliant little railway
R. H.Great fun.
D. D.Great atmosphere
J. E.Excellent
J. M.Cafe is Brilliant...Dogs VERY Welcome...Staff are brilliant...So would recommend 100%...Then we went on the steam train which is £10 return (10% off for concessions) well worth it as views are amazing...very friendly!
We had scones & clotted cream & mum in Law had the Victoria Sponge...partner had some to take home he said it was beautiful x
M. H.Wonderful for children
M. W. J.Loved it
J. M.Great place.
D. D.The railway was closed.
S. W.Lovely place
B. A.Did not go
J. S.Lovely place
R. H.Its a must visit.
S. H.Great time
L. Q.Love it there
D. C.We used the cafe in the station and was very happy with the food and drinks which was served by a very nice people we will call in again when in the area .
J. J.Superb
T. U.lovley place
V. C.Fab
D. M. H.Great place
J. F.Fab
p. j.Friendly
j. t.Great place
T. G.Interesting
C. C.Interesting
D. M.Interesting
C. E.It was like being a little girl again, riding on the railroad. Not a steam engine but a diesel, narrow gauge. The staff were brilliant, taking and having their photos taken with the children.
D. S.South Tynedale Railway
S. S.(Translated) Not every day of the week in action.. we were there on a Saturday... fun ride behind "The Green Dragon" across the county border to the finish point.. brisk walk back... nice to support those enthusiastic volunteers!
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Niet elke dag van de week in actie.. wij waren er op een zaterdag... leuke rit achter "The Green Dragon" over de county grens naar het eindpunt.. fikse wandeling terug... leuk om die enthousiaste vrijwilligers te steunen! 😇
I. M.Leider ist das Museum geschlossen und wir konnten nur die Wagen im Bahnhof sehen
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Unfortunately the museum is closed and we could only see the carriages in the station
M. K.Sehr schön hergerichtet. Kann man als kurzen Stopp zum Anschauen empfehlen oder für einen längeren Stopp, wenn man mit dem Zug fährt. Einige Orte hin und wieder zurück. Es gibt offene und geschlossenene Waggons. Ein Cafe ist auch dabei mit einer kleinen Auswahl an Essen und mit Kaffee und Kuchen
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Very nicely prepared. Can be recommended as a short stop to watch or for a longer stop when traveling by train. Some places every now and then. There are open and closed wagons. A cafe is also there with a small selection of food and with coffee and cake
O. B.(Translated) Bucolic
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Bucolique
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D. K.
C. W.
M. H.Pleasant journey with incredibly friendly and helpful staff but this is not a steam engine the size of a large locomotive and you have a choice of open carriage or covered/inside. Not quite what I was expecting and at £30 return for a family of 5, perhaps a bit (quite a bit) too pricey for what it was.
R. H.A reasonable ride over the five miles between Alston and Slaggyford. Plenty of parking at Alston and all of the volunteers working on the railway were helpful. There are currently no open facilities at Slaggyford.
A.Seemed a little expensive, but I suspect the running costs are high. When we visited there were only 3 trains a day, so worth checking the timetable. A lovely pootle up the valley and back. In April it's a great way to see the young lambs. There is an 'eye spy' sheet, kept our 9 year old entertained for a bit of the trip.
B.Lovely coffee shop. Train runs on weekends only so we missed out but it looks awesome
s.My wife and i had a trip on the tinsel train today and we very much enjoyed it ! The ticket included a coffee, good quality sausage roll and a mince pie blondie cake.
It was the first time i had been behind a steam loco burning wood and the smell was wonderful. The staff were friendly and the scenery lovely, we shall be going again when it warms up a bit !
R. B.Station has a great cafe which I have now used several times nice triendly cafe with great food what more could you want.
a. r.Absolutely great way to kill an hour and a half. Scenery was fantastic brilliant experience we loved it
g. T.Our trip was cancelled due to no driver available,which was not good since we traveled from liverpool stayed in hotel overnight just to visit the railway
r. S.Excellent café/Refreshments. Not running trains on the day we visited.
A. b.in the area popped in to view the museum would recommend entry only three quid.
S. S. M.Very enjoyable a nicetrain journey and the steam engine was great .The staff were very friendly. 🙂🙂🙂 …
D. B.Stopped for a coffee, nice cafe good food. The railway was not running and told it was only open at weekends. Check before you go.
A. L.Stopped here for lunch whilst cycling the coast to coast route. Pleasant, fascinating and a good lunch. Really friendly bunch in the cafe - great place thank you
A. S.Fantastic café... great choices and friendly service
P. L.We turned up after 3pm and were met with smiles and great service. I had a lovely beef baguette and my wife a chicken sandwich. They were fresh, full of flavour and made to order. Fabulous. We heard one of the servers say that they were actually closed, but with all these people looking for food and drink they decided to carry on! Love that attitude! I work in a busy seaside town in North Wales and our focus is always work hard during the season, because it pays you out of season!
P. M.A wonderful day out. All the staff we met were helpful, friendly and welcoming. A must visit whatever the weather.
A. S. (.Interesting station. Cafe attached served excellent food at good prices. Didn't go on the train as on bikes.
d. t.What a lovely place this was ,the food and service was out standing and the toilets 🚻 were amaculate …
M. H.Beautifully kept station, friendly staff and a lovely little steam train. We saw the Green Dragon engine. Great little gift shop and cafe.
P. C.Great trip out for 5 adults and 4 children. Very friendly staff who took time to interact with the children.
J. H.Picturesque friendly line and a fascinating museum - especially for those of s certain age.
J. P.Great day out for the family if your after something not too rowdy best thing about it you can take your dogs along too there more than welcome the train ride is a great exsperience and you have some lovley views of the countryside great walks back with 3 stations you can be picked up from if your legs get too tired not too expensive and has a lovley cafe at the station
E. E. C.Lovely Scenic place was very friendly staff and the train came in was lovely 😃 …
J. H.Alston Station - a great place for walks along the river, a short steam train trip and a very picturesque village to go with it.
M. H.A recently opened cafeteria in the Alston station building gave us an unexpectedly excellent lunch as we passed through on Sunday 01May2022. We shall return later this year.
G.Would highly recommend! ***** Amazing volunteers. Don’t forget your cash for the buffet car at Slaggyford.
N. R.The cafe is exceptionally good great food all made fresh and good happy staff
A. C.My 8 years old was very happy with the train ride. It takes about 0.5hr each way with 15-25 minutes break to swap loco. The staff is lovely and very kind. Our dog was looking out at the sheep and pheasants and got snacks from staff too :-) Very tasty hot chocolate and brownies at the cafe and next to it is a small transport museum. I'm sure we will be back :-)
L. “. A.Has had major reservations over the last year and now looks much more modern.
d. b. (. 5.Nice little old railway station with period features including workshops & running steam trains
C. T.Very peaceful and a lovely part of Cumbria, we really enjoyed our visit.
A. A.Brilliant cafe with amazing food. Will certainly be visiting again.
N. C.Appealing narrow gauge railway with great scenery and interesting rolling stock
M. D.For the price one of the best heritage railway experiences you can have. Over an hour of train journey through beautiful rough and rugged countryside. Friendly volunteers too
L.Fantastic staff and volunteers, more than happy to chat to you and show you round x
A. F.Hailed the train at Kirkhaugh for the ride up to Slaggyford, then back to Alston. Delightful ride in an open air coach, although most are enclosed. Excellent café at Alston..
D. P.We visited for breakfast at the weekend and can honestly say that we were blown away by the quality of the food (Turtle buns are amazing) Kim and Dug are really friendly and made a right fuss of our dog. We will definitely be returning and can't recommend this highly enough if you're passing through. Best food I ate all weekend!
J. W.Great steam train good journey.Cafe at station good food
P. J.Very welcome stop for a comfort break and a welcome pot of tea and scones. Very friendly, even just before closing.
D.Called in for a bite in the cafe. What a little gem. They have made a good job of renovating the little station and cafe. Food, steak sandwich, chips and salad was excellent. 10/10. Good selection of choices and cakes looked good. Well done!!
R. M.So friendly and extremely helpful staff. We walked one way with our dog and baby in a pushchair as there is a decent fenced off path that runs alongside the tracks, then caught the train back. Loved it and will visit again for sure once our baby is a few years older.
T. L.A true gem, very well kept and the true feeling of a working station from back in the day. The cafe is well stocked and offers a good range of food including numerous vegetarian options and the museum is well worth a visit. The journey there takes you through some of the finest scenery in this country so all in all a winner😁 …
K. K.Shop and museum were closed when we went because of Covid-19. Tables and chairs on the platform, allowed to sit outside with dogs. Good coffee.
R. S.Great food, lots of choice and friendly staff, spotlessly clean. Will definitely call again.
R. G.Had a wonderful experience with my young son on our 1st visit to the railway. Staff coped admirably well when mechanical fault meant trains were cancelled & were more than generous when we were offered refreshments & half our money back after we needed to take a short walk back to Alston. We will be back when the weather warms up!
A. H.A brilliant place to visit and travel on the trains. Shop and cafe were excellent with a good selection of products. Staff were very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The stations are very clean and tidy. There's lots to see including the museum and maintenance sheds. A must for all the family.
R. B.Really lovely staff great place to visit great with children
R. E.Great stopover if you have a motor home. No services. Great cafe on platform. Very tasty breakfast on a turtle roll. Pubs in the village allow dogs. They also serve real ale
R. G.Amazing views and very friendly environment
E. H.Great place, dog friendly, excellent home made good at the café.
K. C.Lovely place, dog and child friendly. Fab cafe with super meals and cakes, good prices. Train wheelchair accesible, the ride lovely and views stunning, cycle/walk path along the train route. Looking forward to the Santa express. Highly recommend for a day out.
r. a.Very enjoyable outing through the wilds of the north Pennines. Pulled by the green dragon - a treat for any steam enthusiast 🚂😀 …
D. E.Happened upon this little treasure purely by accident. Set in beautiful countryside, this small rail museum is well worth a visit to pass a few hours. Rides can be taken on a steam train and you can browse the museum itself which gives a fascinating insight into the local history. There is a small wooden train track inside the museum for children, but to be honest, myself and two grown up children had a wonderful half hour designing our track. There are clean toilets, a small gift shop and cafe serving light refreshments and drinks.
On the same site is a small transport museum run by volunteers. A small entry fee is charged but all monies help to run the museum and restore the items within. Most definitely well worth a visit.
M. N.Lovely little train ride or walk beside the track. The village looks nice too.
f.Great place to visit. Staff very friendly and even offered dog treats to my two dogs on arrival! A very unique narrow guage railway with some lovely views to admire as you slowly trundle your way past. Recommended for all adults, children and four legged furry companions! Will definetly visit again. ☺☺
E. P.Lovely day out. Really enjoyed the journey and the black coconut icecream!
N. W.Great little railway, very helpful staff, in a beautiful setting.
s. j.Reasonably priced train rides and wheelchair access able. Good cafe and toilets available in the station and friendly staff. Also visit the Hub and small child friendly museum all in one stop. Great.
D. W.Nice heritage line running nearly 8km from Alston to Slaggyford.
B. P.Great day out friendly little railway well with a look
a. m.Nice day out, great prices and friendly staff
J. V.Fab place. Somewhere different!
J. C.Lovely experience. Everything was perfect including the weather. Great café, everyone friendly & helpful, even the dogs enjoyed the journey on the train. Would have no hesitation recommending this experience & day our.
M. D.Every thing other than the cafe was still closed due to covid restrictions, which we called into after a lovely walk along the path by the railway line, nice pot of tea and friendly staff, the only thing that spoils the drive there on the A689 is the idiot motorcycle riders who think their on the T.T. races.
p. v.Had a ride on the steam train today, it takes about 25 mins to Slaggyford, 20 minute turn around and 25 mins back, social distancing was in place, they ran two open carriages and one closed carriage, currently its £15 each for a return ticket, the scenery is great with stunning views of the hills, the cafe at the station is currently closed due to self isolation but is due open next week 24th July, all in all it was a pleasant ride out into the country side.
R. C.Brilliant day out. Beautiful scenery and a very well put together railway. Needs extending to Haltwhistle though as the local transport leaves much to be desired. If you don't have a car you're going to struggle, although taxi rates are reasonable.
J. R.The Santa Special was lovely, though somewhat disorganised, and the refreshments were good afterwards. It was a delight to warm up in the tent. I was a bit disappointed to be over-charged in the gift shop, but I suppose that's not unusual when you have to rely on volunteers. At least the extra money went to a good cause! 😋 …
C.Great day out enjoyed by all the family. Volunteers friendly and helpful. Food and drinks at Alston and at the buffet car at Slaggyford were very nice and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back.
R. M.Cafe was fantastic, good hearty range of food and ample seating outside if you get a nice day for it! The station is well kept and plenty to read whilst waiting for the train.
I. D.Excellent narrow-gauge railway, set in beautiful countryside, close to the market town of Alston. Now running to the restored Slaggyford station, the return trip takes about 90 minutes and goes through some stunning scenery.
A day rover ticket, offering unlimited travel, costs a very reasonable £10; great value for money.
Good facilities at both stations, friendly, helpful staff, disabled access and dog-friendly too.
Revisit Aug 2022: The day rover ticket's been discontinued and the price has shot up to £16:50 for a return trip, a massive increase in just 4 years.
Not good value!
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