Following government advice to prevent the spread of the
Coronavirus, we have had to take the hard decision to postpone the opening of
the LWR until further notice.
This has come as a massive blow...
Join us on our long weekend of steam on the south coast from
Friday 17th to Monday 20th April, when we will be
visiting two of Britain’s best-loved heritage lines – the Bluebell and Romney,
Hythe &...
Cine Films from the 1960’s from the Jim Clemens Collection, presented by Michael Clemens.
7.30pm, Thursday 12th March 2020 at Sturton by Stow Primary School, School Lane, Sturton by Stow, LN1 2BY.
Footage...
Come along to our Open Day on Sunday 15th
March and see the work our volunteers do and the type of jobs that are on
offer.
This is an exciting time for the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway because we...
In the year that we are commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the closure of the bulk of East Lincolnshire’s railway system, the Government have just announced a fund of £500m as the first step...
The 2020 running season kicks off at the
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway with a special event on Mothers Day.
Steam trains will be running hourly from 10.45am to
3.45pm on Sunday 22nd March at Ludborough...
2020 is the 50th Anniversary of the closure of most of the East Lincolnshire’s railway routes, which left many communities miles from the nearest station.
Later this year a festival titled ‘East...
Pop along to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway on Wednesday 1st January 2020 for a ride on the heritage steam train, which will be running hourly from 10.45am to 2.45pm.
While you are there call into the...
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway now has its own mini mobile exhibition which has been created by Society member Rod Morris and his team. The eye-catching display, which has lots of useful information...
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway Society life member Graham Larn is doing his bit to help spread the word about our heritage line. Graham is also an active member of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and,...
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)
jdybo 9/14/2020
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.
cambec 12/22/2019
8 of us attended the Santa special yesterday,its hard to believe that these events are run by volunteers.
The attention to detail, the layout, decoration, gifts etc.
Absolutely fantastic experience... read more and genuinely lovely people!
Parking was the only issue we had on the day.
gemmag2018 12/23/2019
What a great couple of hours spent with family at a volunteer run station and train. The station is great, a flash to a bygone era and we had a... read more look in the small museum and shop before having a hot drink and a snack in the cafe carriage, whilst we waited for our departure time. The outbound journey to the North Pole was good and the kids and adults all seemed to be enjoying themselves. Santa came through the carriages giving gifts to the children and the adults each got a pen, which was an unexpected touch. On the return journey the elves got everyone involved in a sing and dance, which was great cheesy fun. Once back at the station, there was a photo with Santa and then we had a look at the engine and our youngest was very happy to have his photo with the driver on the loco footplate. All round good fun and for a great volunteer workforce, I salute them.
Not sure what experiences others had, but we for sure had a great time and highly recommend. I guess it's all about expectations and attitude. Keep up the good work.
Fergusonhunter-art 12/21/2019
We took our 4 Yr and 5 months old boys on the santa train yesterday. Lovely festive feeling from the moment we stepped onto the platform, getting hot chocolate from... read more the cafe (which is converted train carriages) to stepping off again. Elf Marc provided our entertainment singing and dancing and getting everyone whipped up on the way to the station (North Pole) where santa boarded and greeted each child by name as he walked down the carriages and gave them a gift. Adults also recieved a pen. The grotto in carriage C was lovely and once we got back into the station we were able to visit santa again and take pics. Wonderful experience and will definitely be going again next year.
626cerip 12/23/2019
Not quite what I was expecting. Cars were parked in very muddy clogged grass making it difficult to get parked. It all seemed a little chaotic when we got there.... read more Santa saw the children for all of a minute as he handed out plastic bags with the kids presents in, which weren’t wrapped (not a big issue, but would have been nicer wrapped). The toys itself were age appropriate which was good. I thought we would be on the train for around an hour but it was 10 minutes up the road. Parked for 10 minutes whilst elves set up entertainment and 10 minutes back. The entertainment was ok, but wasn’t what I was expecting from the adverts. I think if this wasn’t here it the experience would have been awful. They did make it fun for 10 minutes. We had travelled nearly two hours each way (150 miles) to come to see Santa for 1 minute between three kids and the only interaction with him was to pass their present. They didn’t get to talk to him. There was the option to go and see him in the grotto after we got back to the station but the queue was long and the train was waiting to go again with the next lot so we didn’t wait.
It really didn’t add to things when a little boy in the seats in front hadn’t got a present as it had been forgotten as the grandparent was kicking off (I understand the frustration) but it really spoilt the atmosphere for other guests as she kept complaining. Then the elf singer asked for feedback on trip advisor which set her off again.
It was ok, but wasn’t what I expected and I think my children would have preferred somewhere where we could talk to father Xmas for 5 minutes. I appreciate its voluntary workers and I appreciate their time, just think it needs a few tweaks