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Keeping the age of steam alive!

Entirely by Dedicated Volunteers!

Discover the Lincolnshire
Wolds Railway Experience

Welcome to the enchanting world of the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway, where history comes alive amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Our heritage railway, steeped in nostalgia, is a captivating journey into the past, offering a unique and memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

LWR win TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025

Welcome to the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

Only a short distance from Grimsby, the seaside resort of Cleethorpes and the historic market town of Louth, Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is a great day out for everyone.

Ride on the train, enjoy some great food in the café and make some new amazing memories as you visit us.  Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby and work is now in progress to extend the line southwards towards Louth.

We are managed and run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers, do come and say hello. We are so excited to welcome you to the only standard gauge Heritage Steam Railway in Lincolnshire.

It is very important to us to keep our heritage line running and keeping steam alive, we are living history with a purpose to recreate and preserve railway scenes of the past. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome.

Lincolnshire Wolds Railway are proud winners of the:

TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025

                                                          
VisitEngland Quality Rose Marque Award Membership Year 2025-2026

Our Reviews

star rating  We took our 4 Yr and 5 months old boys on the santa train yesterday. Lovely festive feeling from the moment we stepped onto the platform, getting hot chocolate from... read more

626cerip
December 23, 2019

star rating  The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway has ambtious plans to extend the line and can only do it with public help. It is good to know we can experience a railway adventure... read more

linda g
November 1, 2021

star rating  Second visit with family. First visit was steam day and second was teddy bear day. Both visits so lovely and amazing.

Great organisation from all staff and volunteers.... read more

L9362POjop
August 15, 2021

star rating  We absolutely loved this!! Wish is was nearer to home. Great to support something run by many happy, friendly, cheery staff/volunteers. All of whom have knowledge of the rail line.... read more

U5535NVlindas
August 10, 2021

star rating  Well worth the £12 each, so much effort has gone into the experience. Santa knew every childs name on the train, friendly people helping and lots of singing

E2570PBvik
December 20, 2019

star rating  The train ride was really interesting through such pretty countryside.
Everyone was so welcoming and friendly and the station was really authentic with an atmosphere of past times
The... read more

Nfktraveller
June 3, 2021
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