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Miniature railways · South East England

South Downs Light Railway

In or near Pulborough.

Free admission👪 Family-friendly

South Downs Light Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Engine sheds at Wyevale Garden Centre - geograph.org.uk - 387705

Andy Potter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Stopham Road · 0.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly

About

South Downs Light 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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Official information

The South Downs Light Railway is a miniature railway located in Pulborough, West Sussex, within the South Downs National Park. Visitors can enjoy a scenic ride on a coal-burning steam locomotive, winding through the garden centre grounds and experiencing features like a tunnel and a steep cutting.

Place summary

South Downs Light Railway is a miniature railway located in South-East England. It offers visitors a chance to experience a charming ride on a scale model railway, showcasing the region's railway heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9556, -0.5302
County
West Sussex
District
Horsham
Parish
Pulborough
Postcode
RH20 1DS
Parliamentary constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Nearest railway station
Stopham Road0.1 km
Opening
March to September; closed October to February

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Downs Light Railway?
South Downs Light Railway is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH20 1DS), in the parish of Pulborough.
What is South Downs Light Railway?
South Downs Light Railway — a miniature railway in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to South Downs Light Railway?
The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 0.1 km away. The nearest town is Pulborough. Drivers can use postcode RH20 1DS.
Is South Downs Light Railway free to visit?
Yes, South Downs Light Railway is free to enter.
How do I get to South Downs Light Railway?
The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH20 1DS.