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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  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

WendieH17
June 27, 2021

star rating  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

cambec
December 22, 2019

star rating  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

952jonih
July 24, 2021

star rating  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

lisajanemays
May 1, 2022

star rating  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

Tisser91
August 21, 2022

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

lindag908
November 28, 2021
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