Miniature railways · South West England
Cuckoo Hill Railway
In or near Ashley Heath.
Cuckoo Hill Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 5.7 km
- Family-friendly
About
Cuckoo Hill 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.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moors River System SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cuckoo Hill Railway is a miniature railway located in South-East England. It offers a unique experience for railway enthusiasts and families alike. The railway features a variety of miniature locomotives and scenic routes through its grounds.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7782, -1.8689
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- West Parley
- Postcode
- BH22 8SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Christchurch
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/242715467 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cuckoo Hill Railway?
- Cuckoo Hill Railway is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH22 8SW), in the parish of West Parley.
- What is Cuckoo Hill Railway?
- Cuckoo Hill Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cuckoo Hill Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 5.7 km away. The nearest town is Ashley Heath. Drivers can use postcode BH22 8SW.
- Is Cuckoo Hill Railway a protected site?
- Yes — Cuckoo Hill Railway is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moors River System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cuckoo Hill Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH22 8SW.