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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.

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.

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  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

linda g
November 1, 2021

star rating  This is a nice little railway
The only standard gauge in Lincolnshire.
We have visited many others , and this was our first visit to this one.
This is... read more

609ianc
August 14, 2022

star rating  A brilliant family festive trip! Great presents and entertainment from a very energetic and enthusiastic elf. We loved every minute!

hjmcp
December 18, 2021

star rating  The Lincolnshire  Wolds Railway albeit very small at the moment is actively expanding, the staff none of whom are paid are very friendly and willing to answer questions to make... read more

lenp2021
July 7, 2022

star rating  The journey on the steam train itself is great, but when Marc took us on the engine shed tour it made the day even better. Really enjoyed a bun in... read more

BaetenFamily
May 1, 2023

star rating  What a fantastic steam railway this is. I have two small boys who are train obsessed and they loved it. I would also like to mention how lovely the people... read more

Melanie Y
October 1, 2021
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