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Colne Valley Miniature Railway

Colne Valley Railway, Yeldham Road, Castle Hedingham, Colne CO9 3DZ

More than just a train ride!

We are a unique railway with a short running line but we do have many activities for families, including:
Full size demonstration train ride
Interatice Museum
Ride on miniature railway
Interactive indoor model railway
Signalbox visits
Woodland walk educational trail

Our new booking system is now live for 2023. Tickets can be booked in advanced for all our events and operating days throughout the 2023 season. Advanced booking is recomended for all events and is essential for our Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol events.

Our new booking system is now live for 2023. Tickets can be booked in advance for all our events and operating days throughout the 2023 season. Advanced booking is recommended for all events and is essential for our Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol events.

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Opening Times

Please see website for timetable.

Prices

Please see website for various ticket prices.

Facilities

Dog Friendly

Café

Car Parking

Picnic Site

Disabled Access

Toilets

Events

6th - 24th Dec

Santa Specials at Colne Valley Miniature Railway

Take a short diesel train ride to visit Santa in his parlour, after that visit the workshop where children can choose their gift.

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Other things to do nearby

6th - 24th Dec

Santa Specials at Colne Valley Miniature Railway

Take a short diesel train ride to visit Santa in his parlour, after that visit the workshop where children can choose their gift.

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4th Dec 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Passholder Shopping Evening at Colchester Zoo

Join us for our late night Christmas Passholder Shopping events on Thursday 6th November & Thursday 4th December 2025!

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28th Nov - 29th Dec

Enchanted Trail of Light at Colchester Zoo

Enjoy a magical journey along a 1 mile route, featuring a BRAND NEW 40m light tunnel with over 20,000 lights, and NEW animal sculptures, all put together by our creative in-house events team!

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22nd Nov - 24th Dec

The Santa Experience at Colchester Zoo

Step into Santa’s magical world located within the Zoo…

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6th Nov 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Passholder Shopping Evening at Colchester Zoo

Join us for our late night Christmas Passholder Shopping events on Thursday 6th November & Thursday 4th December 2025!

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30th Dec - 2nd Jan

2K Bobble Hat Run at the Nuclear Wild Forest Outdoor Activity Centre

Beat the post Christmas cabin fever and join us for a 2K woodland obstacle run, it’s a relaxed, fun vibe.

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