Miniature railways · South West England
Ground Level Siding
In or near Bristol.
Ground Level Siding — a miniature railway in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Ground Level Siding is a miniature railway located in wales-south, 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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Official information
The Bristol Society of Model and Experimental Engineers (BSMEE) is one of the UK's oldest model engineering societies, focusing on building various models such as locomotives and traction engines. They operate the Ashton Court Miniature Railway and promote hands-on engineering education through projects and public talks.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashton Court SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LEIGH WOODS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ground Level Siding is a miniature railway located in South Wales. It features a range of model trains and tracks, offering a unique experience for railway enthusiasts and families alike.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4525, -2.6410
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Long Ashton
- Postcode
- BS8 3PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.bristolmodelengineers.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/102187282 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ground Level Siding?
- Ground Level Siding is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 3PX), in the parish of Long Ashton.
- What is Ground Level Siding?
- Ground Level Siding — a miniature railway in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ground Level Siding?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3PX.
- Is Ground Level Siding a protected site?
- Yes — Ground Level Siding is part of the Ashton Court SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ground Level Siding?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3PX.