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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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.
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 great place but in the middle of country side, you will need to use your sat Nav
As there is only one sign off the A16 if you coming from Mablethorpe or Skegness
The volunteers are a happy and enthusiastic bunch and I wish all the best to them all
On there move to extend the line.
Well worth a visit if you in there area.
And the railway is Dog friendly.
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 your experience on the railway a happy one.
Well worth a visit.
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 buffet carriage was lovely and the staff were all brilliant. Thank you for a great day.
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 who work here are. Everyone we met was polite and helpful, even helping us on and off with our pram. Thank you so much for a brilliant day, we will be coming back soon.