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The Great Britain Guide

Miniature railways · South West England

Cuckoo Hill Railway

In or near Ashley Heath.

Cuckoo Hill Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

West Parley, big top - geograph.org.uk - 4769980

Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bournemouth · 5.7 km
  • Family-friendly

About

Cuckoo Hill Railway is a miniature railway located in england-south-east, United Kingdom — a family-friendly visitor venue. Details sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see the official site for opening times, admission prices and current event listings.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cuckoo Hill Railway is a miniature railway located in South-East England. It offers a unique experience for railway enthusiasts and families alike. The railway features a variety of miniature locomotives and scenic routes through its grounds.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7782, -1.8689
District
Dorset
Parish
West Parley
Postcode
BH22 8SW
Parliamentary constituency
Christchurch
Nearest railway station
Bournemouth5.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cuckoo Hill Railway?
Cuckoo Hill Railway is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH22 8SW), in the parish of West Parley.
What is Cuckoo Hill Railway?
Cuckoo Hill Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cuckoo Hill Railway?
The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH22 8SW.
Is Cuckoo Hill Railway a protected site?
Yes — Cuckoo Hill Railway is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Cuckoo Hill Railway?
The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH22 8SW.