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Summer Festival at Audley End Miniature Railway

Station Road, Wenden’s Ambo, Nr Saffron Walden, CB11 4LB

19th July - 31st August

Get ready for the most exciting family adventure of the summer – Audley End Miniature Railway’s BRAND-NEW Summer Festival is HERE, and it’s bursting with fun, joy, and unforgettable moments.

A one-of-a-kind experience awaits
Climb aboard our enchanting miniature train and set off on a journey through the magical woods, where you’ll spot teddy bears enjoying festival activities. Once in the woods meet Cristabelle the Wishing Fairy and Twig the Elf! They will tell you all about the importance of wishes! Listen to their story before you make your own wish.

Once you arrive back at the Woodland Station, the festival fun begins
Your ticket includes ALL of this spellbinding fun:
🌈 Face Painting at the Craft Lodge
🌿 Try the wonder of Forest Bathing
🎨 Play Picasso and add your creativity to our giant Art Wall
🪵 Build your own Den at our Den Building Area
🪞 Get silly with funky mirrors
📸 Loads of photo opportunities to capture those precious family memories
🏎️ Get competitive at our Railway Racers – pedal Go Kart track

Join the Fairy & Elf Parade – Twice a day
Follow the sparkle and rhythm as our fairies and elves lead a lively, musical parade around the picnic area – it’s pure magic!

LIVE in the Stage Tent
Dance it out with DJ Melody, spinning fun, family-friendly music to get the whole family moving!

Plus, every day will bring a new activity happening in our Stage Tent including:
🧘‍♀️ Children’s Yoga
📚 Magical Storytelling
🔥 A Thrilling Fire Breather
🎸 Live Musicians

Take advantage of our fantastic early bird offers! Super Early Bird Tickets – From 9th June until 22nd June: Giving you 30% off! Early Bird Tickets will run from 23rd June until 18th July offering you 15% off your order. Enjoy our best offers before the event starts!

This is not just a day out – it’s a Summer Festival bursting with magic, creativity, music, and joy. You absolutely do not want to miss it.

📅 Book your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable summer experience at Audley End Miniature Railway.

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Opening Times

See our website for details.

Prices

Adults

£15.00 - £19.00

Children over 92cm

£15.00 - £19.00

Children under 92cm

£8.50-£9.50

Children under one

FREE

Carers

FREE

Facilities

Baby Changing

Café

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Picnic Site

Toilets

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