Heritage railways · South Wales
Glebelands Miniature Railway
In or near Caerleon.
Glebelands Miniature 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
- Newport · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Glebelands Miniature Railway is a place of interest in South Wales. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Newport East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newport, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area NP19.
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Official information
Glebelands Miniature Railway is a model engineering society located in Newport, featuring a 5-acre site with a dual-gauge track for miniature trains. Visitors can enjoy rides on steam and electric trains during public events, while the society also engages in various engineering projects.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glebelands Miniature Railway is a heritage railway located in St. Julians, South Wales, postcode NP19. It features a unique miniature railway experience within the designated Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 51.6062, -2.9839
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- St. Julians
- Postcode
- NP19 7HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 2.3 km
- Official site
- www.newportmodelengineering.uk
Sources
- osm: w126261938 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near Glebelands Miniature Railway
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glebelands Miniature Railway?
- Glebelands Miniature Railway is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP19 7HH), in the parish of St. Julians.
- What is Glebelands Miniature Railway?
- Glebelands Miniature Railway is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glebelands Miniature Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP19 7HH.
- Is Glebelands Miniature Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Glebelands Miniature Railway is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Glebelands Miniature Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP19 7HH.