Chuff, Chuff, Chuff to Corfe Castle on the Swanage Railway
It’s not often you are given the chance to visit the 1940s but a trip on Swanage Railway is one of those occasions!
Swanage Railway
This full-size heritage railway operates a range of steam and diesel locomotives, as well as historic carriages
that huff and puff you through old stations
to Swanage and the seafront and Corfe Castle.
Devon Belle Observation Car
One of the historic carriages is the Devon Belle or Pullman Observation Car No. 14.
This has been used as an ambulance to transport wounded WW1 soldiers,
as a holiday observation car and also to tour the USA with the Flying Scotsman!
The views from the Devon Belle are much better than the normal carriage. It currently costs an extra £3.50 per person.
The Railway Route
The steam trains puff along the 5.5 mile line between the stations at Norden
Harmans Cross and Herston Halt
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle sits next to the railway line. You can choose to steam on past or break your journey at Corfe Castle station, taking the short walk to the village and castle.
Norden Station Play Area
The Sidings Play Area at Norden Station is themed on Swanage Railway and Corfe Castle and has equipment to climb on and explore.
Visit the Swanage Railway website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Norden, Corfe Castle, Harmans Cross or Swanage, all near Wareham
County: Dorset
Nearest Postcode: BH20 5DW
Adult Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details.
Child Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details.
Free if: Under 5 years
Opens: Various times throughout the year. Please see their website for details.
Where to Eat: Norden station, Corfe Castle station and Swanage station have cafes or you can bring a picnic.
Facilities: Various, depending on which station you are at. Please see their website for details.
How Long We Spent There: 1 hour exploring Norden station and the play area. Norden to Swanage is about a 25 minute train ride, one way.
Buggies: You can’t take buggies on the train but they can go into the Guard’s Van.
Parking: Large car park.
Cost of Parking: £4 per day.
Information Written: June 2022
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