Miniature railways · South East England
Bankside Miniature Railway
In or near Lower Upham.
Bankside Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford · 2.9 km
- Family-friendly
About
Bankside Miniature Railway is a miniature railway located in england-south-east, United Kingdom — a family-friendly visitor venue. Details sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see the official site for opening times, admission prices and current event listings.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bankside Miniature Railway is a miniature railway located in South-East England. It features a range of small-scale locomotives and tracks, providing a unique experience for railway enthusiasts and families. The railway operates within a scenic setting, allowing visitors to enjoy leisurely rides.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.9966, -1.3363
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Colden Common
- Postcode
- SO50 6HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/116932251 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bankside Miniature Railway?
- Bankside Miniature Railway is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO50 6HL), in the parish of Colden Common.
- What is Bankside Miniature Railway?
- Bankside Miniature Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bankside Miniature Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 2.9 km away. The nearest town is Lower Upham. Drivers can use postcode SO50 6HL.
- Is Bankside Miniature Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Bankside Miniature Railway is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bankside Miniature Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO50 6HL.