1 / 3Moss Bank Park Miniature Railway
📍 Bolton, North West
Half-kilometre miniature railway running every Sunday April–October through Moss Bank Park. Operated by volunteer members of the Moss Bank Park Model Engineering Society, with passengers riding behind 5-inch gauge diesel locomotives.
Fabulous miniature railway. This was our first opportunity to try it out and my daughter loved it. We ended up going round 4 times and at £1 per person I think it's a bargain. Each circuit lasts between 2½ and 3 minutes. It's run entirely by volunteers on a Sunday, all of whom seemed lovely. Definitely recommend it for kids and big kids alike.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for train-enthusiast kids of all ages who will love riding behind a working miniature locomotive operated by passionate volunteers. Exceptional value per ride.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
5 Google reviews
Simon McCabe
2 years ago
“Fabulous miniature railway. This was our first opportunity to try it out and my daughter loved it. We ended up going round 4 times and at £1 per person I think it's a bargain. Each circuit lasts between 2½ and 3 minutes. It's run entirely by volunteers on a Sunday, all of whom seemed lovely. Definitely recommend it for kids and big kids alike.”
anne Sutcliffe
2 years ago
“Limited parking. Plenty of space for kids to run and play. Miniature train ride around the park. Cafe, slow to serve food and quite expensive too.”
Matt
a year ago
“Excellent value, run by friendly volunteers who do a great job. Having this running makes up for the butterfly house being closed!”
Michelle Murphy
2 years ago
“Visited today with 4 children that love trains. Google times said this would be open. Arrived, no staff, everything locked up and no train running. Very disappointed and times should be updated to avoid upset. Will not be returning.”
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Overview
Moss Bank Park Miniature Railway runs every Sunday from April to October, with 5-inch gauge diesel locomotives pulling passenger trucks along a half-kilometre circuit through the park. Operated entirely by volunteers from the local Model Engineering Society, whose members range in age from 9 to their late 80s. Each circuit lasts 2–3 minutes. Parking is on-site and the park also has a cafe. Opening times can be unreliable — call ahead before making a dedicated trip.
