Barton House Railway Wroxham Norfolk – We hope to run again in 2021
Barton House Railway Wroxham is a great family day out on our miniature ride railway and we are located in a spacious garden alongside the River Bure in Wroxham. The Barton House Railway re-creates a traditional railway atmosphere where the whole family can enjoy the fun and nostalgia of the golden age of steam with two ride-on railways, a working full size signalling system and authentic tickets making this a day to remember. Ticket Prices are £3 for adults and £1.50 for children with seasonal tickets available on request.
During your visit to Barton House Railway you can also explore our extensive museum of railway artefacts and curiosities with a Midland and Great Northern theme. You can enjoy homemade cakes and light refreshments by the river and also watch the signalman at work in our full-size original signal box which acts as the control centre of the Barton House Railway. Barton House Railway operate two separate railways, The Midland Railway and The Riverside Railway. Come and have fun today.
Wonderful miniature railway at Wroxham
History Of Barton House Railway
Work on the Barton House Railway began in 1960 when the first straight sections of track were laid and the engine run after its rebuilding. The circular track was completed during 1962, and the railway officially opened by Mrs Howlings (grandmother of the writer) on Sunday April 28th, 1963. The first public running was held in July of that year, and the first full season operated during 1964. Until 1970, all money raised was in aid of Wroxham Church Restoration Fund, a total of �600 having been reached. From 1971 all receipts have been in aid of charities. On Easter Monday 23rd April 1973, a 10th Anniversary Ceremony was performed by Mr. William Mervyn.
During 1979 the first section of the new 7 1/4 inch gauge Riverside Railway was laid, from the riverside terminus to the Wroxham Station near the Signalbox, 300 feet in length. On Easter Monday 7th April 1980, the line was officially opened by Mr Paul Barnes of Anglia TV, after a short service of blessing by Reverend Henry Stapleton.
During the winter of 1980/81 the line was extended by a further 200 feet to a second riverside terminus. The new extension was officially opened by Michael Chapman of Radio Norfolk on Easter Sunday 19th April 1981, after a short service of blessing by Revd. Cedric Bradbury. In 1988 we celebrated our Silver Jubilee, with several special events taking place during the year, including an anniversary ceremony on Sunday 21st August performed by Mr John Timson of Radio 4…Read more
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