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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

Plym Valley Railway

In or near Brixton.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible££

Plym Valley Railway — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

West Devon Way fenced off from industrial traffic - geograph.org.uk - 6634766

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Marsh Mills · 0.0 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Plym Valley Railway is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Plym Valley Railway is a heritage railway that operates along a restored section of the ex-Great Western branch line. Visitors can enjoy scenic train rides from Marsh Mills to Plym Bridge while exploring preserved steam and diesel locomotives and other railway artifacts.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Plym Valley Railway is a museum located in South-West England, postcode PL7. It features a heritage railway that showcases the history of rail transport in the region.

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

Coordinates
50.3948, -4.0824
District
Plymouth
Parish
Plymouth, unparished area
Postcode
PL7 4NW
Parliamentary constituency
South West Devon
Nearest railway station
Marsh Mills0 km
Opening
Sundays 10:00-17:00 and other selected days.
Official site
www.plymrail.co.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plym Valley Railway?
Plym Valley Railway is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL7 4NW), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
What is Plym Valley Railway?
Plym Valley Railway — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Plym Valley Railway?
The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL7 4NW.
Is Plym Valley Railway a protected site?
Yes — Plym Valley Railway is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Plym Valley Railway?
The nearest railway station is Marsh Mills, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL7 4NW.