Lappa Valley Steam Railway

About

Lappa Valley is the only attraction in Cornwall that transports families on an exciting nostalgic steam train ride into a secret world of traditional fun and family adventures.

Children will delight in the thrill of trains and boats, explore nature, let off steam in our outdoor spaces before refuelling in comfort at the fantastic café.

Located in the countryside just outside Newquay, we’re one of the best days out in Cornwall for families. You will discover a fantastic day of adventure and discovery, all in the price of one ticket! With a whole host of family friendly activities including 3 railways, this is a day of fun not to be missed.

There are three separate miniature railways running through this oasis of conservation, where wildlife thrives in a protected environment. As well as the trains you can enjoy our leisure park, pedalo swans on the lake, crazy golf, toddler’s path maze, woodland walks, Whistle Stop Café and adventure play areas.

Our steam railway is built to 15 inch gauge - approximately one-quarter of the size of standard gauge railways. We have one mile of track running through the Lappa Valley between our stations at Benny Halt and East Wheal Rose. The track runs on a section of the trackbed originally built in 1849 for a minerals railway to serve the mine at East Wheal Rose. The 10¼-inch gauge Newlyn Branch Line, which runs from East Wheal Rose a further half mile along the original trackbed, was opened in May 1995. The 7¼-inch gauge miniature woodland railway is approximately one-fifth of a mile long and is a circular ride running through a tunnel, round the Trevithick toddlers’ path maze, past the nature pond and back to the main station area at East Wheal Rose. The locomotive and carriages are based on the 125 High Speed Train and the Advanced Passenger Train.

Dog-friendly park (£1 per dog and must be kept on a lead).  Please see our website for Birthday Parties.