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
What a shame this has lost the personal touch that it had when we took our eldest 2 grandchildren a few years back! We were met by... read more Santa on the platform and they were given their lovely gifts after the train journey and had photos taken with him, which was money well spent. Not like this year which was so disappointing, no organisation, no one seemed to know where to go and no personal touch at all. The gift was tacky. This was supposed to be a Santa Special, the train didn’t even have the Santa Special sign on as it did previously! Very disappointing and a complete waste of money, definitely would not recommend this to anyone!
December 1, 2021
August 1, 2021
Today we attended the Santa Experience (having done the same last year) and it was amazing.
Our little boy loved the train pulling into the station, all decorated lovely for... read more Christmas too.
The Elves were such fun and really gave a great atmosphere to the ride, then santa naming the child as they got the gift really added that something special.
Loved the traditional features along the tracks and station.
We really need to support these things so they keep going, will be back next year!
Absolute bargain price too
December 10, 2022
As a family we have visited the railway on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. We visited over the bank holiday weekend, which was a Super Hero's event.... read more There were lots of families enjoying the day with many children and adults dressed as Batman, Super girl etc.
One volunteer guard dressed as Superman, did a superb job of entertaining the children as the train travelled from Ludborough to North Thoresby and back.
On the platform at North Thoresby, Superman and another guard led dances on the platform and many of the children and adults joined in.
Parking is free and there are good toilet facilities on the station and while the cafe on the stationery buffet car was currently out of action, there was a kiosk selling hot and cold drinks, crisps and biscuits. Food could be eaten in the buffet car.
It is very much small scale but never the less, the volunteers make it a great experience and it is well worth a visit.
May 4, 2022
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
Credit to and a big shout out to the volunteers who attended the witches and wizards event; friendly and welcoming staff.
Well done to Marc, always a natural... read more entertainer; you tried your very best to entertain the audience when so many cancelled at the last minute.
Thank you so much. My children very much enjoy your plate spinning and choices of music to entertain and dance to.
We always enjoy the train rides and park.
October 27, 2022