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Isle of Wight Steam Railway

The Railway Station | Havenstreet, PO33 4DS, England
01983 882204
Ranked #22 of 59 attractions in Isle of Wight
4.0 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Traveller Description: The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a really great day out. The locomotives are beautiful and the countryside matches. The train ride takes about an... more »
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Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Take a picnic and a camera and just hop from train to train, Cant think of a better way to spend a day More

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South Wales
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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The journey was fine. There needs to be something to visit at the end of the line. More

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Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Must Say For £9-50 It Was A Great Day Out.Staff Always On Hand To Help More

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Visited this past bank holiday weekend with my husband and parents... it was £9.50 each which I didn't think was unreasonable (especially as I had £20 of Tesco vouchers to use towards it) but then we later found out this price includes unlimited travel all day! Bargain if you ask me. The staff made it what it is, all dressed... More

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Wootton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Wonderfully nostalgic and through beautiful countryside - you really feel you are in a bygone era. \lovely wooden carriages with very comfy sprung seats ! More

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London, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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The more I go to Havenstreet, the more hooked I become. OK, the coaches and trains aren't those of the grand mainland long distance high speed railways, but that misses the point. This is a very special railway that served a community on a small Island remarkably efficiently until the late 1960s. The facilities are good but soon to be... More

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Hailsham, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

An enjoyable enough train ride through some quite pretty countryside, but rather over-priced considering how short the line is. More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Sorry for the bad review but I thought our visit was overpriced and a very boring for children.Its no where near as good as the north yorks steam Railway and more pricey.The carrages were very claustophobic with no corridors in third class.Not a fun trip unless you are an entusiast. More

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Gillingham, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Excellent attraction. Very well run by volunteers. The Engines and carraiges are very well restored. Great shop and good value restaurant. Staff friendly. The journey is based on a single fare covering all day. Ride as long as you like. Great views and a memorable experience. More

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Banstead
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Excellent value, well mannered staff and beautfully restored engines and rolling stock.Shame its not longer as countryside was stunning but still worth a visit More

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