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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

Fax: +44 01983 884515

Things to Do Isle of Wight - Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult Travel Ticket Online Price	£13.00 per ticket
Child Travel Ticket Online Price	£6.00 per ticket
Dogs	£3.00 per ticket
Family Travel Ticket Online Price	£32.00 per ticket
Infant Ticket 0-4 years	Free

Please note:
* Family Tickets - Available for two adults and two fare-paying children travelling together.
* Infant Tickets - These are subject to a maximum of two infants per fare-paying adult. Otherwise carried at child rate.
* Dogs - Must be kept on a short lead at all times. Conveyed subject to the safety and comfort of other passengers, and at the Railway’s discretion.
Please note:
• Site Admission - Charges may vary for some special events (see our website for full details)
• Entry to Haven Falconry is charged separately to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
• Infant Tickets - These are subject to a maximum of two infants per fare-paying adult. Otherwise carried at child rate.
• Dogs - Must be kept on a short lead at all times.
• Group Visits
o We offer groups of 10 or more persons reduced rates if booked in advance.
o School and pre-school parties are welcome and special fares are available, together with educational packs. For more details please contact liz.king@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
o We also welcome enquiries from Coach Operators and Drivers.
• General Information
• Charges may be revised at any time and will vary for special trains and events.
• Full journey return tickets allow unlimited travel on day of validity only (subject to availability), but not on some special events for which special tickets are required. These also include; admission to all stations, Train Story Discovery Centre, the small artefacts museum, children's play area, woodland walk, and (subject to any working restrictions) and the Carriage & Wagon Workshop.

All Day Rover Tickets allow you to travel the full length of the railway and includes admission to all stations, including the attraction at Havenstreet Station; Train Story, the museum, children’s play area, woodland walk and the carriage and wagon workshop, it’s the perfect day out.

About

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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.

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 - And watch for a solitary kestrel perched on a fence post looking for prey as the train ambles through open farmland and sweeping Downland!

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!

Explore our Train Story Discovery Centre, a fabulous new attraction bringing to life those swaggering locomotives, cheerful carriages and quirky wagons, uncovering their impact on all our lives and showing what happened when no longer needed on the railways!

We are one of Britain’s Heritage Railways and a registered educational charity, and we have often been recognised with awards and commendations. The IW Steam Railway has three times been named Independent Railway of the Year, winner of the IW Chamber of Commerce Tourism & Leisure Award and the Tourism South-East Silver Award for Best Large Visitor Attraction. The Railway has also been recognised nationally, winning the Best Heritage Project in The National Lottery Awards.

Throughout the year we’ll be staging a number of special events when the steam trains provide the perfect centrepiece for us to put on something extra – From ‘The IW Festival of Transport’ to ‘Midsummer’s Night Steam’, there’s also ‘The 1940s Experience’, Cider and Cheese and Real Ale Festivals, the Annual Steam Show, and ‘The Railway Folk’ – a special event for children and families!

To complete your day out, The Isle of Wight Steam Railway offers fully licensed Refreshment Rooms, and you can browse for books, gifts, toys, DVDs and other mementoes from the Railway’s Gift and Model Shop.

The pleasant rural location of our main station at Havenstreet provides lots of space for the young, and the not-so-young, to let off steam! Our large green open field offers space for picnics, games or just relaxing, and we challenge you to find the entrance to our hidden Woodland Walk!

There are generous discounts available for groups, FREE parking (on tarmac) for coaches, plus FREE entry for the coach driver and a meal for the coach driver!

In essence, the IW Steam Railway offers a unique and exciting journey back in time to an era when everyone travelled by steam train … Even Queen Victoria travelled over our line while visiting her Island residence at Osborne!

Finding The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is easy – Enter PO33 4DS in your SatNav, 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. The Railway is open daily from late-June to mid-September, and is open on numerous days from March to June and from late-September to December.

Telephone – 01983 882204 www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk

The latest Isle of Wight Steam Railway brochure and timetable is available in the brochure library

Please click here to view accessibility information.

EDUCATIONAL GROUPS - The Isle of Wight Steam Railway welcomes groups of students and is a registered educational charity. The Steam Railway is an ideal venue as it will interest, engage and captivate, leaving students with some lasting memories of a special day out. For more information and rates please visit http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/school-visits.aspx

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
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

Coach parking
Free parking
Off-road parking
On Site Car Parking
On site parking
On site parking close by
Own car park (Fee Applies)

Payment Methods

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

Provider Preferences

Countryside Setting
In countryside
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking 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

Video

Isle of Wight Steam Railway Video

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Recent Reviews:

TrevB56
Camberley, United Kingdom
Nice to do
Wednesday, 21st August 2019
We tend to go on steam trains when we are in their vicinity - nostalgia I suppose... Well kept station and trains and plenty of volunteers around to organise you and answer any questions. Thoroughly... Read full review
wendymabi
Chorleywood, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Super steam railway
Wednesday, 21st August 2019
This train journey lasts as long as you want it to! People have been known to sleep on it - hardly surprising, the pace is perfect! Loved it! Read full review
Gadgeteer E
Farnborough, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Really friendly place
Thursday, 22nd August 2019
People really friendly and helpful wanted to make our day special. The new train story is very good and staff were very engaging with visitors. 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.

Awards

Tourism South East Award - Outstanding Customer Service Highly Commended 2010
Tourism South East Award - 12 /13 Silver Award - Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2012
Visit Isle of Wight Award Green Star - Gold - Visit Isle Of Wight - 2019/20 2019

Opening Times

Opening (19 Mar 2019 - 1 Jan 2020)

* Open on selected days throughout the year - check website for details and Timetables.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Ryde

Sunday, 8th September 2019 - Sunday, 8th September 2019

Sunday, 6th October 2019 - Sunday, 6th October 2019

Island Heritage Train Days @ Isle of Wight Steam Railway: more info

Thursday, 31st October 2019 - Thursday, 31st October 2019

Fright Night at Isle of Wight Steam Railway: more info

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