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Keeping the age of steam alive!

Entirely by Dedicated Volunteers!

Discover the Lincolnshire
Wolds Railway Experience

Welcome to the enchanting world of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, where history comes alive amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Our heritage railway, steeped in nostalgia, is a captivating journey into the past, offering a unique and memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

Santa Special bookings now open – Book via link below

LWR win TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025

Welcome to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

Only a short distance from Grimsby, the seaside resort of Cleethorpes and the historic market town of Louth, Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is a great day out for everyone.

Ride on the train, enjoy some great food in the café and make some new amazing memories as you visit us.  Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby and work is now in progress to extend the line southwards towards Louth.

We are managed and run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers, do come and say hello. We are so excited to welcome you to the only standard gauge Heritage Steam Railway in Lincolnshire.

It is very important to us to keep our heritage line running and keeping steam alive, we are living history with a purpose to recreate and preserve railway scenes of the past. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

Upcoming Events at LWR

Special experiences throughout the year

Santa Steam Specials – Christmas 2025

All Aboard for a Magical Christmas Journey!
Join us this festive season for an unforgettable experience as Santa visits the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway! Board our beautifully decorated heritage steam train for a magical journey through the winter countryside.

Experience Living Railway History

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway are proud winners of the:

TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025

                                                          
VisitEngland Quality Rose Marque Award Membership Year 2025-2026

Our Reviews

star rating  We had a lovely morning trip out on the santa train. My children (3 and 5) loved it. Marc the elf was jolly and enthusiastic and got our carriage into... read more

Juboo16
December 22, 2019

star rating  Fantastic experience, would highly recommend, we visited today for a Birthday present for my Dad he also did the foot plate experience, all the staff are very polite and a... read more

Siobhan S
May 1, 2022

star rating  Loved the Christmas experience today with my children and grandchildren. Santa was lovely, but Elf Mark was great at getting us all in the Christmas spirit.

kerrymF8612EB
December 11, 2022

star rating  We took Rainbows and Brownies on the Santa’s special today and it was fantastic.
Would highly recommend taking your children it was enjoyed by all young and old!
Would like... read more

Nomad542806
December 12, 2021

star rating  We took our two small grandchildren (6 and 3) on Saturday. They each received a named gift and Santa spoke to both of them, a lovely touch. The... read more

Jude322260
December 1, 2021

star rating  Came the Sunday over Jubilee weekend. Weather was showers. But The Railway was open with the Diesel locomotive working. ?Despite the weather once again there is something to see ... read more

Graham
June 1, 2022
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