The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a successful and expanding heritage railway, operating steam trains on some 200 days per year. We are a major …
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Mar 17, 2025
We paid £25 each for a journey that wasn’t great , went past a bit of woodland and fields , it was hardly amazing scenery. The train then stopped at another station for 10 mins then back to where we …Full review by Samantha J
Dec 27, 2024
Such amazing staff and volunteers! They made our special visit to see Santa magical. The presents were ideal for the ages of my grandchildren. This was a day that was definitely for the kids and so w…Full review by Barbara S
Dec 24, 2024
What a wonderful time we had as a family visiting the railway for the Santa express experience my granddaughter was totally enchanted by the whole visit especially as she only knew she was going on a…Full review by Stephen D
But on the website it says that a single fare can be bought at the station. "Single tickets: Single fares between Wootton, Havenstreet, Ashey and Smallbrook Junction can be …
But on the website it says that a single fare can be bought at the station. "Single tickets: Single fares between Wootton, Havenstreet, Ashey and Smallbrook Junction can be bought at our ticket offices (or on the train if boarding at Ashey)." I was interested in making the trip from Wootton to Smallbrook and wondered if this would be cheaper than the full roundtrip ticket with museum of £22.
We are wanting to book and have a compartment to ourselves. We are two adults and two infants. Do we need need to book first class or do we class as 4 persons and therefore get a standard compartment to ourselves? Even though the infants are travelling for free.
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You'll get your own compartment if there are 4 or more of you (of any age - including infants). Steve (Gen Manager)
Is this attraction recommended for a two year old? A little worried a hour on the train might be a little long for him. Also is it recommended to book early. Does it get busy in the summer?
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Yes I would book, and our children always loved the train ride, just take snacks and something to occupy if your wee one gets bored. It's a lovely place to go.
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