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 had such a lovely time this afternoon on the train. It was such a lovely experience and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. It was... read more great to see how the engine worked and to take photos. Really enjoyed our journey in the compartment, very comfortable. Would highly recommend this as a great afternoon out
I didn't know what to expect really apart from recent reviews, although my 2 young grandaughters enjoyed it and the volunteers are very good, for £15 each I think could... read more be better. Presents ok not expensive but they are just put in this rather big green plastic bag unwrapped! Also I paid £15 each for a 12 and 13 year old girl and they received not even the pen! Website mentioned stationary sets for older kids. Wont be travelling out to it next year will try one of the others. Expected at least some cookies or Santa bell for my nearly 3 and 5 year old.
We visit Lincolnshire Wolds Railway quite often. Summer or winter it’s always a good day out. The volunteer staff are friendly, nothing is too much trouble. There’s a timetable... read more full of interesting events, 1940s, Hawaiian, Queen, Teddybears Picnic and Santa Special to name a few. The volunteers who work on the platform, in the shop and on the train are very knowledgable, and can tell you just about anything regarding the train we travel on. For those who are interested, there’s an engine shed, where all the repairs are carried out.
Well worth a trip or two or three!
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 ?
The whole day was fantastic, not our first visit and deff not our last.. But Teddy Bear day was a hit with our little man.. Huge thanks to the train... read more crew, the station team , Steve, Nick, Ian(signalman) and the funny Marc (Freddy Fox) for the songs and dances What a brilliant team of Volunteers you all are Can’t wait to come and do it all again soon.
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has ambtious plans to extend the line and can only do it with public help. It is good to know we can experience a railway adventure... read more and know at the same time that we are helping their fundraiisng and pay towards extending the line. £600 buys one length of rail. But every little helps.
Very enjoyable morning. Had breakfast first before the train ride, Volunteers very friendly and helpfuol. Very nostalgic for the older members of our party and fascinating for the younger ones. Can recommend a truly wonderful experience. I have heard of this railway before but never realized it was as good as this.