1 / 3Foxfield Steam Railway
📍 Stoke-on-Trent, North West
Heritage steam railway in Staffordshire running 40-minute round trips with a halfway stop. Museum displays, static locomotives, and a station pub complement the ride. North Pole Express is a standout seasonal event.
Went here for the North Pole express. We had a great time. The staff were all really friendly. A great experience for us and the kids. A small bag of treats on the train including port and mince pies for us and juice and cookies for the kids made the journey even better. The kids loved their gifts from Santa too; a well thought out gift for our kids ages. The elves on board made it fun, having a sing along and even a bit of magic which was great. All in all a really great experience and highly recommend it. We also had a drink in the bar after, mulled wine and a great selection of beers finished off with some tasty hot meat baps and pigs in blankets.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 3+ who are drawn to trains, history, or both. The 40-minute journey with the engine turn provides something genuinely different from standard heritage railways. North Pole Express events are highly rated and include treats for adults and children — book early as they sell out.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Matt Bickerton
a year ago
“Went here for the North Pole express. We had a great time. The staff were all really friendly. A great experience for us and the kids. A small bag of treats on the train including port and mince pies for us and juice and cookies for the kids made the journey even better. The kids loved their gifts from Santa too; a well thought out gift for our kids ages. The elves on board made it fun, having a sing along and even a bit of magic which was great. All in all a really great experience and highly recommend it. We also had a drink in the bar after, mulled wine and a great selection of beers finished off with some tasty hot meat baps and pigs in blankets.”
Will Hardin
10 months ago
“Great little railway with a station pub, a gift shop and static display of locomotives showcasing the history of the railway and local area, also a good range of rolling stock. Really enjoyed the ride up the line with a mixage of diesel and steam trains running. Really would recommend visiting when there’s an event on such as May and the Wheels of War weekend, What a great day out!”
Karl Smith
7 months ago
“Visited on 13th August 2025 for the first time since I was a child, so was nice to return. Was nice to see the owls on display, as well as the locomotives etc in the museum. Was a lovely train ride up to Dilhorne and back as well. Certainly brought back memories for me. Will definitely be back. Check out my Youtube series on my channel - @karlsmith25.”
Paul Phipps
9 months ago
“A maintenance yard and museum for old steam engines with a small bar serving a small selection of real ales at great prices. Staff were friendly and polite. Something really different and worth a visit. Enjoyed my visit.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Foxfield Railway operates steam and diesel heritage trains through Staffordshire countryside, with a 40-minute round trip including a stop where passengers can watch the engine change ends. A museum showcases railway and local history through static locomotive displays. The station pub serves real ales. Special events include North Pole Express, Wheels of War weekends, and owl displays. Volunteers run and explain every aspect of the railway.
