Museums · North East England
Model Railway
In or near Alnwick town walls.
Model Railway — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Model Railway is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Aln Valley Railway is a heritage steam railway located in Northumberland, offering visitors a chance to travel through scenic countryside in vintage carriages. It features a miniature railway for children and aims to recreate a historical branchline that was once operational.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Model Railway is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It showcases intricate model train layouts and provides insights into railway history and craftsmanship. The museum features exhibits that appeal to both enthusiasts and casual visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4023, -1.6870
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Denwick
- Postcode
- NE66 2EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 0 km
- Official site
- www.alnvalleyrailway.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/312070708 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Model Railway?
- Model Railway is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 2EZ), in the parish of Denwick.
- What is Model Railway?
- Model Railway — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Model Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 2EZ.
- Is Model Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Model Railway is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Model Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2EZ.