Middleton Railway
📍 Moor Rd, Leeds LS10 2JG, UK
About Middleton Railway
Middleton Railway, nestled in Leeds, holds the prestigious title of operating the world's oldest continuously running railway. This captivating museum invites visitors on a unique journey through railway heritage, proudly showcasing a fascinating collection of steam and diesel locomotives. It serves as a living testament to Yorkshire's rich industrial past, providing both insightful educational exhibits and an immensely enjoyable day out for all ages.
Boasting an impressive Google rating of 4.8/5 stars, Middleton Railway consistently receives praise for its enthusiastic and helpful staff, who are dedicated to ensuring every visitor has a memorable experience. Families, especially those with young children, frequently highlight the perfectly timed train ride and the engaging, family-friendly atmosphere. The railway often enhances visits with special event days, featuring additional attractions such as live music and local produce stalls. Furthermore, it's a wonderfully dog-friendly destination, welcoming furry companions to join in the adventure.
Visiting Information
Middleton Railway is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The venue is committed to accessibility, providing wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms to ensure a comfortable and inclusive visit for everyone. Payment options are available at the railway.
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📍 Moor Rd, Leeds LS10 2JG, UK
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Showing 5 of 91 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 8 February 2026.
A lovely time at the rail open day. All the staff were super enthusiastic and helpful. The steam trains ran on time, a good selection of food and local produce stalls. Well worth the entry fee to visit. Added bonus of live music. And dog friendly!
🌟 10/10 experience 🌟 We came to Leeds for a day trip last weekend. My boyfriend (who came a long way from Hong Kong for holidays) was so excited to see the old railway! At first, we thought it was just a museum to see exhibitions about railway. A nice old gentleman welcomed us, opened the door for us and asked if we would like to take a ride. It was so lucky because the railway ride only operated on weekends. We bought tickets for a return ride and it was super fun! We hopped on one of the carriages and there were “happy birthday” signs. My boyfriend was surprised because it was two days before his birthday. We kindly sing birthday song and took a few pictures to celebrate the moment. ✨ It was such a great experience. The nice volunteers really made our day! ☺️
I can't believe I've lived in Leeds area for years and only just found this gem. I went with my 2 daughters (5 and 7) and they loved it. The train ride itself is just the right length of time. I got off at the destination to walk up to the kids play park. About a 15 min walk from the destination. Part of the coaches you travel in is open so you can have a really open air experience. The museum part of Middleton railway is brilliant too. You walk between 2 lines of old steam and diesel engines and get really close. Not 2m behind a rope like in so many other places. They have made it so you can actually go in the cab of one of the steam engines and blow a whistle. See all the leavers. There is a cafe and toilets too. Worth every penny I paid.
Lovely little spot to visit with the children, nice museum, cafe and gift shop at Moor Road, then in to the train to Middleton Park where you can get off and explore the park (visitor centre, cafe and playground about a mile walk away) before returning to Moor Road later in the day. It's a great little place and amazing to think it's done by volunteers. We spent about four hours there, including the time spent in Middleton Park.
A super little railway. Standard gauge ( full size) running steam and diesel locos. A short trip about 10 mins each way from Moor lane to Middleton park. On site there's a free museum with many small locos on display and lots of info. The ticket office has a small shop, second hand books and a cafe with toilets. Staff and volunteers are super friendly and happy to chat. All on one level with ramps available onto the train so suitable for all abilities. Dog friendly with supplies of treats and water. A great afternoon out for all the family, if driving there's a small free carpark at the station. Currently the cost is 8 pounds for an adult ride all day with options available. Best checking the website for running days and events. Well deserved 5 stars.