Apedale Valley Light Railway

Excellent venue to visit for families and enthusiasts alike.
Plenty of parking, clean toilets, good cafe and souvenir shop.
A ride behind the steam locomotive is enjoyable on this short line which is ideal for children.
With country park surrounds and lots of walks a visit to this railway is not to be missed.

Really lovely people working there, I believe all are volunteers and they really care.
The guy who sat us onto the train was so friendly - sorry not to catch your name. But he chatted with everyone and was really enthusiastic about the train.
The train ride itself was great for our toddler, he really enjoyed this. It was short, a few minutes in ride time and a few minutes moving the drivers carriage to the front. Good prices too. Little shop attached to the train station which had some lovely toys. They even had a 'pocket money' section which is such a great idea.

They have events on too, Halloween on the train and Santa. There was a cafe, we only grabbed an ice cream so can't comment on anything here.

Went the classic car show here what a mixture of cars there was brilliant day out

A charming and delightful experience. The rebuilt Silverdale station, ex North Staffordshire Railway, is the starting point, with an excellent bookstore and souvenir shop, from where one catches a train, steam hauled on Saturdays, down the valley to Apedale Road, the starting point of a nice hike into the country park.
The train trip passes the engine shed and sidings where many locomotives and rolling stock reside, and a tour can be arranged by request.
Continuing on into the valley, the line skirts a wooded hillside before the landscape opens out and Apedale Road is reached. A picnic area here is a peaceful place to eat and watch the trains. The locomotive runs round the train, connecting to the other end, before we commence the journey back to Silverdale.
On certain days there is an industrial field railway in operation, with freight trains going off in another direction, giving the railway an extremely busy feel.
The staff are extremely friendly, and all are volunteers.
As well as the railway, a mining museum, cafe, and the multitude of footpaths leading off into the country park, a huge attraction to anyone who loves walking, wildlife and the tranquility of nature, are enough to give a quality day out for all the family.
The railway plans to extend into the valley, to Burley Shales, doubling the journey, in the near future, which will improve an already enchanting experience.
The hills, pools, woodland, and the echo of the locomotives steaming by with their clattering trains, is like a holiday from the stresses of everyday life.

(My own photographs included in review)

Great place very educational museum lovely walk sadly couldn't take under 5 on the mine tour but aside from that was perfect day out

We had amazing time in this little place. We paid £8 for a family of 4. It was a short trip on the steam train. However kids really enjoyed the way the train moved, loved the steam.

Got beautiful pictures around the steam engine. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They happily chat with children, which makes the experience even better. :)

a lovly little rly. may be on the small size for most folks taste but has variety int locos & stock. !! ww1 events are well worth going to as they usually have millitary reenactments of some kind. either int trenches or the period vehicles running around. !!

Fantastic morning, thanks to everyone who makes this railway a great time, very festive,