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.
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.

Experience Living Railway History
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway are proud winners of the:
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
VisitEngland Quality Rose Marque Award Membership Year 2025-2026
Our Reviews
Came the Sunday over Jubilee weekend. Weather was showers. But The Railway was open with the Diesel locomotive working. ?Despite the weather once again there is something to see ... read more Hagglers halt shop is a gold mine .all staff have time for everyone The guard Tony a brilliant bloke ..Olive in the booking office all go out of the way to welcome you .the line may be short .but they are progressing to break out towards Louth .keep an eye out on their Web site to running days with shows put on .Even it was raining yesterday the railway is fine .they will be having steam Locomotives back on the service soon . So the icing on the cake ....They have a good Member of staff who reminds me of Chamberlain returning from Munich waving his book of Raffle tickets .with a smile on his face Priceless ?
June 1, 2022
I went here for the first time today (18th April) and truly enjoyed it. The little trip to North Thoresby and back was very cute and pleasant. Special mention to... read more Marc who greeted us very warmly and made sure we was ok. Although the Steam Locomotive failed (bless it and no ones fault as these things happen) the Diesel Engine trip was just as enjoyable. I will most definitely return again in the very near future especially that I get to enjoy the experience first time again with the Steam Engine instead.
April 1, 2022
What a great couple of hours spent with family at a volunteer run station and train. The station is great, a flash to a bygone era and we had a... read more look in the small museum and shop before having a hot drink and a snack in the cafe carriage, whilst we waited for our departure time. The outbound journey to the North Pole was good and the kids and adults all seemed to be enjoying themselves. Santa came through the carriages giving gifts to the children and the adults each got a pen, which was an unexpected touch. On the return journey the elves got everyone involved in a sing and dance, which was great cheesy fun. Once back at the station, there was a photo with Santa and then we had a look at the engine and our youngest was very happy to have his photo with the driver on the loco footplate. All round good fun and for a great volunteer workforce, I salute them.
Not sure what experiences others had, but we for sure had a great time and highly recommend. I guess it's all about expectations and attitude. Keep up the good work.
December 21, 2019
We had such a lovely time this afternoon on the train. It was such a lovely experience and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. It was... read more great to see how the engine worked and to take photos. Really enjoyed our journey in the compartment, very comfortable. Would highly recommend this as a great afternoon out
June 27, 2021
Friendly welcoming, .small but has a massive Dream and its happening. Everyone brilliant train crew helped to go out there way to help and answer questions from the very... read more young to us oldies. Its all voluntary run .and they put other preserved railways to shame .One person I would mention who will go that extra bit .is Marc. He must run on batteries he is brilliant. Never stops .,and entertaining. None stop .Buffet staff .welcome, clean as expected Dogs welcome separate in the buffet for them .prices .well as we have been and coming out of lock down. The whole railway has not ramped their prices up .like the coastal towns near by have done .when this railway gets to Louth it will be a magnet for tourists railway and none railway enthusiasts .
October 1, 2021
We came for the Teddy Bear day. The station had so many little bears on it and the train ride was so much fun. Thank you to Marc the fox.... read more Very good value for money too. We'll definitely be back ️
August 21, 2022