UK / East / Suffolk
Easter Steam Up at Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Brockford Station, Hall Lane, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, IP14 5PW
5th - 6th April
The first big weekend of the 2026 season at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, affectionately known as ‘The Middy’, Suffolk’s only standard gauge preserved railway, is the Easter Steam-Up on Sunday April 5th and Monday April 6th.
Easter Weekend emphasis will be on entertainment for families with children. The railway and museum facilities will be open with steam train rides, museum, visits to the Restoration Shed, shop and café, plus Easter Bunny hunts for younger visitors.
A visit to Brockford Station presents a fascinating picture of what life was like on and around a rural railway during the early part of the last century. The MSLR style has been recreated with original buildings and a unique collection of locomotives and rolling stock.
It's a fascinating day out for families and railfans alike.
View AttractionOpening Times
10.30 -16.30
Prices
Adult
£15.00
Child under 16
£8.00
Family 2+2
£38.00
Over 65
£12.00
Facilities
Dog Friendly
Café
Car Parking
Picnic Site
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
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