Shibden Park Miniature Railway
📍 Halifax, North West
Charity-run miniature railway on a 10-inch gauge track through Shibden Park, featuring two bridges, a tunnel, and a diamond crossing. Pulled by steam loco Ivor or diesel engines. Operates weekends and school holidays with special Santa Specials.
Santa Special- excellent value, great experience. Friendly and welcoming, great Santa. All proceeds to Rotary charity. Well done and thank you.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Excellent for families with children of all ages who want a classic miniature railway experience in a beautiful park setting. The steam locomotive and scenic route genuinely delight both young children and adults. Combining the railway with the park's playground and road train makes for a full day out without travelling far.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Andrew Stopford
4 years ago
“Santa Special- excellent value, great experience. Friendly and welcoming, great Santa. All proceeds to Rotary charity. Well done and thank you.”
Tony Farrar
4 years ago
“trains are more reliable, more regular ,cleaner more comfortable and more punctual than northern rail and the toilets dont overflow”
Alan Gray
3 years ago
“Had a lovely Autumn walk around park, Grandson had a play in the kids area”
Antonia Sinclair
6 years ago
“Good day for the kids. Mini trains drives you (adults as well) round a little track through part of shiben Park. Cheap and fun for the kids. Also some adults may enjoy recapturing thier youth. I no I did. Lol. Also has a road train that takes you round the rest of the park. Up to the house at the top and back round again. Good day out”
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Overview
Shibden Park Miniature Railway runs circular trips through the lower section of Shibden Park on a 10-inch gauge track. The route passes the picnic area and boating lake, crossing two bridges, a diamond crossing, and a tunnel. Trains are hauled by steam locomotive Ivor or diesel alternatives. The railway is operated as a charity fundraiser with special event trains including popular Santa Specials. A road train also operates within the park, offering a full park tour up to the historic hall.
