Heritage railways · East Midlands
Butterley Park Minature Railway
In or near Swanwick.
Butterley Park Minature Railway 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
- Swanwick Junction · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
About
Butterley Park Minature Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom — a preserved or volunteer-run line carrying tourist services. Address: Ripley, DE5 3QZ. Coordinates: 53.0619°, -1.3907°.
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Official information
The Butterley Park Miniature Railway features a 3.5" and 5" gauge line with a circuit of approximately one sixth of a mile. Visitors can enjoy rides on miniature locomotives, which are fully signalled and controlled from a miniature signal box.
Place summary
Butterley Park Miniature Railway is a heritage railway located in Ripley, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. It features a range of miniature steam and diesel locomotives, providing a unique experience for visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0619, -1.3907
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Ripley
- Postcode
- DE5 3QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Amber Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Swanwick Junction — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter to the end of September
- Official site
- www.midlandrailway-butterley.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w903164485 (ODbL)
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Butterley Reservoir
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Golden Valley Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Butterley Park Minature Railway?
- Butterley Park Minature Railway is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE5 3QZ), in the parish of Ripley.
- What is Butterley Park Minature Railway?
- Butterley Park Minature Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Butterley Park Minature Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Swanwick Junction, about 0.5 km away. The nearest town is Swanwick. Drivers can use postcode DE5 3QZ.
- How do I get to Butterley Park Minature Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Swanwick Junction, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE5 3QZ.