Heritage railways · South East England
Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society
In or near Ellisfield.
Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society is a place of interest in Hampshire, South-East England. The site is within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Basingstoke parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area RG22.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Official information
The Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society offers public rides on miniature railways, primarily on the first Sunday of each month. Visitors can enjoy a unique experience with model trains and socialize with club members during special events.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society is a heritage railway located in South-East England, within Hampshire's Basingstoke and Deane area. The society operates in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the North Wessex Downs, providing a scenic backdrop for model engineering enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2482, -1.0958
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG22 4BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Basingstoke
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 2.3 km
- Opening
- First Sunday of the month 11am–4pm; closed other days
- Official site
- www.basingstoke-dmes.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w71225591 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society?
- Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG22 4BJ), in the parish of Basingstoke and Deane, unparished area.
- What is Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society?
- Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG22 4BJ.
- Is Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society a protected site?
- Yes — Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Basingstoke & District Model Engineering Society?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG22 4BJ.