1 / 3Riley’s Miniature Railway
📍 Uckfield, Greater London
5-inch gauge miniature railway at Isfield Station on The Lavender Line, where children can ride steam and battery electric trains and operate signals. All proceeds go to Evelina Children's Hospital.
A lovely little 5 inch gauge passenger carrying miniature railway run at the back of platform two at Isfield Station at the heritage railway called The Lavender Line. The miniature railway is run by a small team of dedicated and friendly volunteers and 100% of the fares and donations collected is sent to the Evelina Children’s Hospital in London. Wonderful!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with young train enthusiasts who want both a ride and genuine hands-on involvement. The signal box experience sets this apart from passive railway visits. The charitable cause adds meaning to every ticket. Located at a heritage railway site, it pairs naturally with a visit to the wider Lavender Line for a full day out.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
5 Google reviews
Screaming Mandrake
5 years ago
“A lovely little 5 inch gauge passenger carrying miniature railway run at the back of platform two at Isfield Station at the heritage railway called The Lavender Line. The miniature railway is run by a small team of dedicated and friendly volunteers and 100% of the fares and donations collected is sent to the Evelina Children’s Hospital in London. Wonderful!”
Alisa Webb
a year ago
“Everyone from the minature railway to the station shop was so friendly and helpful, our son loved controlling the signal in the signal box and we loved our train journeys, your all doing fantastic xxx”
Sam 2ftbetweentherails
a year ago
“Visited during the summer with a few of my locos and was made to feel very welcome. A very interesting place to visit and run by some of the most friendly volunteers I've met”
Stu
9 months ago
“This is brilliant Great for the kids !! Really like this place”
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Overview
Riley's Miniature Railway operates from platform 2 at Isfield Station, one of the UK's few public 5-inch gauge passenger railways. Children and adults ride authentic miniature steam and battery electric locomotives run by dedicated volunteers. Children can operate the signal box for hands-on involvement, and 100% of fares and donations support Evelina Children's Hospital. Visiting train enthusiasts can bring their own locomotives by arrangement.
