Lakeside Miniature Railway Merseyside

Lakeside Miniature Railway is the oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway in the world! An attraction that is steeped in heritage.

This track was built by Mr GV Llewelyn in 1911 and was originally named ‘Llewelyn’s Miniature Railway’. The first steam train ‘King George V’ ran 17th May 1911 at 3pm. The track was sold to Harry Barlow in 1945 when it was renamed ‘Lakeside Miniature Railway’ and the first petrol-driven trains had started running. It is the oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway in the world and was sold to John Spencer in 1968, then to Don Clark and Graham Leeming in 2001. It was purchased in 2016 by Norman Wallis, who has now begun to refurbish and improve the track and surroundings, and plans to create a heritage museum and improved facilities for everyone.

Enjoy a ride on this amazing piece of history and take in the sights of Marine Lake and the beautiful wildlife as you journey peacefully from the Pleasureland terminus to the Ocean Plaza terminus and back again.

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As the world’s oldest continuously running 15-inch gauge railway this is truly a slice of history. Our knowledgable driver will regale you with tales of the railway’s history and plans for its future alike.

For school groups we can tailor the visit to suit your needs. There’s the opportunity to meet with the CEO and owner of the business to understand a little bit about the history of attractions and this site in particular. And also the opportunity to have a meet and greet with the driver who will help you to understand the engineering aspects of the trains.

We can cater for groups of any size.

Photography and filming is permitted if prior consent is given.

This can be arranged on a case by case basis. Please ask about this when you contact us.

Sharon Allen:

info@southportpleasureland.com or call: 01704 531957

A return ride is charged at £3 per person.

We are an outdoor destination in the British Isles!  So it is recommended to dress for the weather accordingly as the train is open air.

We have a first aid station and qualified first-aiders on site at all times.

We have a carousel and helter skelter at the Pleasureland terminus charged at £3 per person per ride if guests wish to add to their experience after their train ride. There is also a café offering light snacks and drinks adjacent to the tracks, but guests are also welcome to bring their own food and make use of our lovely picnic areas dotted around the site.

The train does not have wheelchair access at this time.

Please refer to our website for specifics but in general we are open weekends and school holidays from March through to the end of October.  11am to 5pm.