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Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Steam Railway

The Railway Station
Main Road
Havenstreet
Isle of Wight
PO33 4DS

Tel: +44 01983 882204

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult STANDARD Travel Ticket Online Price	£22.00 per ticket
Child STANDARD Travel Ticket (5-17 years) Online Price	£11.00 per ticket
Family SAVER Travel Ticket Online Price (2 adults & up to 4 children)	£48.00 per ticket
Infant STANDARD Ticket (0-4 years)	Free
Member STANDARD (using one of the 3 free travel vouchers)	Free

Prices include:
- Unlimited trips in our standard carriages.
- Entry to all facilities at Havenstreet station, including the Train Story Discovery Centre.
* First Class and Admission-only tickets (no train ride) are also available: see website for details - https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/visit/fares-tickets/
* Book online to reserve your first train, Standard-Class.
* To reserve your own compartment upgrade to First-Class.
* Prices may vary for some special events. See website for details - https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/events/

About

Welcome onboard the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Inspiring, surprising and award-winning… Equally appealing to adults and families, your visit to The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will charm, engage and captivate, leaving you with some lasting memories of a special day out.

Step back to a bygone era when steam power was the order of the day. Thrill to the sight and sound of powerful majestic steam engines and breathe in the evocative smells of a real steam railway. Soak-up the rhythm of quiet rural stations while enjoying the friendliness of traditionally uniformed staff.

Travel in style

Settle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages and discover an idyllic view of the Island’s unspoilt countryside ... or hop off at one of our stations and just watch the trains go by. Keep an eye out for a red squirrel or deer darting away from the train as you pass through ancient woodland.

Our Locomotives and Carriages have all been painstakingly restored to pristine condition and are the hallmark of our delightful railway. Our oldest locomotive was built in 1876 and carriages date back to 1864!

Lots to see at Havenstreet Station

The railway is more than just a train ride - most visitors spend at least 4 hours with us; some stay all day.

Explore our Train Story Discovery Centre, our interactive indoor museum which brings the story of the Island's railways to life. Discover our oldest carriage, built for the opening of the Ryde to Shanklin line in 1864, and the Underground trains that ran on the line until January 2021.

You can also visit our children's playground, railway shop, station café, and our barn café.

A special experience

Make your visit extra special by booking one of our VIP Experiences: Hamper Experience - Add a touch of class to your celebrations with exclusive use of a luxurious first-class compartment, with their polished brass handles, gleaming woodwork, and immaculate hand-made upholstery, you’ll be transported back to the romantic age of steam. Waiting for you will be a hamper with sandwiches, cake, and Prosecco to enjoy as you make a complete round trip along the line. Whether you’re planning a romantic treat, or birthday celebration with all the family, a ride in our 1st class carriages befits any special occasion. Other VIP Experiences include a Footplate Experience and hiring our Ryde Pier Railcar or Victorian Train saloon carriages, see our website for details.

Cycle trails

Cycle your way around the Isle of Wight and use the Steam Railway to enjoy the Island's cycle trails. Many of the routes follow disused railway lines that are now used as cycle paths. They provide gentle gradients and no traffic so are ideal for families. All the trains have large luggage vans that are ideal for bicycles. Bikes are carried FREE on all services. Find out more about the cycle trails on the Steam Railway's website.

Groups

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway welcomes groups with generous discounts for pre-booked groups of 10 or more. Groups benefit from reserved carriages, free coach parking and a free ticket and lunch for the driver.

Telephone – 01983 882204 / https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/visit/groups/

Please click here to view accessibility information.

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Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Lift - Available in our Train Story Visitor Centre.
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Disabled Parking
Disabled persons toilet
Guide Dogs Permitted
Induction Loop System
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access
Ramp/Level Access - At Havenstreet Station.
Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

Cafe
Catering for groups
Full liquor licence
On-Site cafe/restaurant - Our Cafe/Restaurant serves a range of hot and cold food and beverages on all running days
Outdoor eating area
Picnic area
Picnic Site
Refreshments Available
Take away food
Undercover picnic area
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Baby changing
Children's Meals
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Highchair(s) available
Indoor children’s play area
Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Conference facilities
Dogs Accepted
Dogs admitted on a lead
Dogs welcome
Event Venue
Garden / Grounds for visitors use
Gift shop
Groups welcome
Guided tours by arrangement
Licensed for alcohol
Marquee Space Available
Meeting rooms
Open Christmas
Open New Year
Open on bank holidays
Prior Booking Recommended
Public Telephone
Team / Corporate Activities
Toilets

Parking & Transport

Bus stop within walking distance
Coach parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Point - Two points available.
Free parking
Off-road parking
On Site Car Parking
On site parking
On site parking close by
Own car park (Fee Applies)
Railway station within walking distance
Secure cycle parking

Payment Methods

Delta accepted
Maestro Accepted
MasterCard
MasterCard accepted
Max group size - 200
Min group size - 10
Special group rates
Visa
Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

Countryside Setting
In countryside
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction
Smoking Some Areas
Some no smoking areas
Village Location

Specialist Features

Cyclists welcome
Educational Groups
Family Fun
Information Point
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available
Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

Finding the Isle of Wight Steam Railway is easy – Enter PO33 4DS in your Sat Nav, and head for the village of Havenstreet, three miles from Newport and three miles from Ryde. There’s plenty of free parking for coaches and cars.

We are 10 minutes' drive from the ferry terminal at Fishbourne, 15 minutes from East Cowes or 30-40 minutes from Yarmouth.

Public Transport Directions

From Portsmouth by Wightlink FastCat: The FastCat arrives at Ryde Pier Head station where there's a quick and easy connection to the Island Line trains. From the Pier Head it takes just 9 minutes to travel the three stops to Smallbrook Junction station, where there's a convenient cross-platform interchange with our steam trains.

From Southsea by Hovercraft: Catch the hovercraft for a quick flight across the Solent. Upon arrival cross the footbridge and catch the Island Line train from the adjacent station at Ryde Esplanade. From here its just two stops to Smallbrook Junction station, where there's a convenient cross-platform interchange with our steam trains.

By train from Ryde, Brading, Sandown and Shanklin: Catch the Island Line train direct to Smallbrook Junction station.

By bus from Ryde or Newport: Catch the number 9 bus (via Staplers) which stops right outside Wootton station. See www.islandbuses.info/

Video

Isle of Wight Steam Railway Video
Santa Specials Event Video

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

2527 reviews

Excellent
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Very Good
512
Average
149
Poor
48
Terrible
47

Recent Reviews:

JonnersB
Bray on Thames, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Great day oit
Sunday, 31st August 2025
I recommend first class as it keeps you apart from any riff raff. Plenty to do and the restaurant does a mean pasty amd chips. Read full review
Charlie Marie C
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Chandler's family holiday 2025
Monday, 1st September 2025
Really nice day out with the family here, lots of educational stuff too as we have two homeschooled children with us.. will definitely go again Read full review
Donald R
Kilwinning, United Kingdom
Plan to spend some hours on visit to get value for money.
Thursday, 4th September 2025
If you like steam trains you’ll find the overall experience nice enough. The track is 5 miles but you’ll need to do 10 miles as the main access point is in the middle along with an excellent museum... Read full review

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Access Information

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities

Designated parking within about 50 metres of main entrance

Flat route with no steps from parking area to entrance

Parking provided for visitors

with designated parking for visitors with disabilities

within about 50 metres of the attraction

Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:

flat, ie. without steps

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet

Level access, ramp or lift to dining area

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:

gift shop

information point

public toilet

public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

ticket issuing point

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:

cafeteria

restaurant

GENERAL

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)

Good colour / tonal contrast used throughout the attraction [e.g. doors contrast strongly with floors/walls]

Non-smoking policy throughout the attraction

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility

some routes

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Gradings

Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction

Quality Assured Visitor Attraction VB Attraction

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice award 2024 2024
Regional and Miscellaneous - Railway of the Year 2023 - Heritage Railway Association 2023
Regional and Miscellaneous - The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2023

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

Opening - see below (20 Mar 2025 - 5 Nov 2025)

Opening - see below (3 Dec 2025 - 1 Jan 2026)

* Open most days from April to October, and daily in July and August - check website for details and timetables - https://iwsteamrailway.co.uk/visit/opening-times/

Saturday, 6th December 2025 - Sunday, 7th December 2025

Saturday, 13th December 2025 - Sunday, 14th December 2025

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