UK / East / Suffolk
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway
Brockford Station, Hall Lane, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, IP14 5PW
Suffolk's only standard gauge heritage railway.
Affectionately known as the Middy, the line closed in 1952. The museum opened, using a section of the old track bed, in 1991. The new MSLR now boasts a demonstration track, museum building, workshop, Restoration Shed, tea room and real ale bar.
We run steam trains most summer Sundays and bank holidays and some special events including Middy in the 1940s and Santa Specials.
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
We are normally open from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays from Easter weekend to early September, but please see our What’s On page for opening dates at other times. https://www.mslr.org.uk/visit-us/
Prices
Standard Running Day
Adult (16 & over)
£12.00
Concession (over 65)
£10.00
Children (5 - 15 years)
£6.00
Under 5's
FREE
Family (2 adults & 2 children)
£30.00
Essential Carer of full paying disabled visitor
FREE
HRA Pass Holders
Half price
Special Events except Santa Specials
Adult (16 & over)
£14.00
Concession (over 65)
£12.00
Children (5 - 15 years)
£8.00
Under 5's
FREE
Family (2 adults & 2 children)
£36.00
Essential Carer of full paying disabled visitor
FREE
HRA Pass Holders
Half price
Members – membership card must be shown
Adult (16 & over)
£9.00
Concession (over 65)
£7.00
Family (2 adults & 2 children)
£25.00
Members are entitled to a discounted day entry fee on standard event days but are charged full price for entry to Special Events i.e. Middy in 40’s, Country Gala, etc.
Special Events – As per Special Event pricing schedule above.
Residents – residents card must be shown
Residents
FREE
Residents are entitled to free entry to the site on standard event days but are charged full price for entry to Special Events i.e. Middy in the 40’s, Country Gala, Santa Specials.
Special Events – As per Special Event pricing schedule above.
Other
Volunteers
FREE
Exhibitors
FREE
Parties
Pre-agreed price
Accessibility, parking and wheelchair access
We do our best to accommodate you and your needs and if you have any queries do not hesitate to contact us.
Parking is normally in a field adjacent to the site but disabled parking is available on the station forecourt providing a short and easy level access to the museum buildings and trains.
Wheelchair access is available to all the museum buildings and toilets and wheelchairs can normally be carried on the trains. A wheelchair is also available on site. Note that some parts of the site are not accessible for a wheelchair due to uneven terrain. The site is subject to a periodic disabled access survey.
Dogs
We are happy for you to bring your dog as long as it is under control and well behaved at all times during the visit.
Facilities
Dog Friendly
Café
Car Parking
Picnic Site
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
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