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.
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.

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We (my two friends and I) visitied Sunday last (13th Spet '20) after having to postpone the week prior and wer elucky enough to getthe last 'compartment' 🙂 We had... read more a lovely time and everyone was so friendly and the staff and volunteers are to be commended for making us feel so welcome. Yes, the railway is (for now) only a short ride there and back, but it was so relaxing and for all of us (as we are of a certain age (!) very nostalgic...the 'safety' (virus) arrangements were really efficiently done too; each 'party' had a compartment for themselevs so no problem there 🙂 I think those old Mk1 carriages should be made compulsory on today's railways 🙂 So comfortable compared to the awful claustrophobic seating etc on modern railway stock..well done to you all and we will visit again 🙂 Regards John D and Co x (Sheffield)
Second visit with family. First visit was steam day and second was teddy bear day. Both visits so lovely and amazing.
Great organisation from all staff and volunteers.... read more So clean and pleasant the train journey.
Good facilities of the shops and cafe. A nice little park and picnic area. Lots of car parking space.
Clearly signposted to find.
A lovely family day for all to enjoy including dogs; so if you have dogs bring them along for the ride.
Amazing value for money to ride the train all day.
Great entertainment on board when there’s event days on. Brilliant atmosphere. Lots of singing and dancing to get everyone on board in good spirits.
Such an enjoyable day; stress free day especially with a young family. We will return for future events.
Thank you to all the volunteers and staff at Lincolnshire wolds railway; you are so friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Keep up the fantastic work!
Such a lovely experience. We took our almost 3 year old as he loves train and he really enjoyed it! We arranged to meet our friends there who unfortunately got... read more stuck in traffic and missed the train however we mentioned this to one of the guys working on the train and he sorted out for them to come on the next train with us free of charge aswell as getting my friend a free coffee. Such geniune,friendly,kind people. Definitely recommend! ️.
The elf dancing up and down the aisles
The gifts and atmosphere
Value for Money
The kiddies loved it
Lovely Party time on the train, staff excellent highly recommend and will certainly look for other events.
we visited for the 1st time.today as didn't even know about it we came for the super hero day grandson dressed up we wore items.releted what a lovely day staff... read more are absolutely amazing lovely people and all volunteers WELL DONE GUYS , MARK the entertainer was absolutely fantastic took.time.to talk and involve everyone on board the little shop in the car park is a little.shop of gems and again staff absolutely lovely will definitely coming back keep it up guys you do an amazing job THANK YOU ?