Abbeydale Miniature Railway Open Days
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Enjoy a family day out riding miniature steam trains at Abbeydale Miniature Railway.
Run by the Sheffield & District Society of Model and Experimental Engineers, this much-loved attraction offers visitors the chance to ride behind real coal-fired steam locomotives on a charming woodland railway.
A fantastic outing for families, train lovers and curious kids, with a friendly community atmosphere and plenty to see and do.
Abbeydale Miniature Railway Open Days (Sheffield)
Season: March – October (selected Sundays)
Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield, S17 3LB
Entry: Free
Train rides: £2 per person, per ride
2026 dates include:
MARCH
Sunday 29th
APRIL
Sunday 12th, 26th
MAY
Sunday 10th, 24th
JUNE
Sunday 7th, 21st
JULY
Sunday 5th — Model Engineer exhibition and visiting locos.
Sunday 19th
AUGUST
Sunday 2nd - Children's Hospital Charity fund raising — all train ticket sales will be donated.
Sunday 16th, Sunday 30th
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 13th, 27th
OCTOBER
Sunday 11th
NOVEMBER We are closed.
SPECIAL EVENTS
DECEMBER
Friday 11th, 4.30pm – 7.30pm Christmas lights & £2 train rides with all proceeds in aid of St. Luke’s Hospice. Free entry!
SANTA SPECIALS
Sunday 6th and Sunday 13th
Admission to our Santa Specials is strictly for ticket holders only. Times, prices, when and how to buy your tickets will be published on our website in due course.
What to expect:
Ride miniature steam and diesel trains
Woodland setting with a unique railway layout
Light refreshments and ice cream available
Family-friendly, volunteer-run atmosphere
The railway operates on selected Sundays only, so it’s important to check dates before visiting. Facilities include toilets and accessible seating, with a wheelchair-friendly carriage available on request.
Please note: steam locomotives may emit sparks and can get very hot, so suitable clothing is recommended and children should be supervised at all times.
For full dates and updates, visit the official timetable page .
