Rhyl Miniature Railway
Rhyl Miniature Railway
4.5
Saturday
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
About
We are a 15 inch gauge miniature railway offering rides of a mile length around the Marine Lake in Rhyl which we have been doing since 1911. We still have the first loco that opened the railway on 1st May 1911 and we also operate some of the locos that were built between 1920 and 1926 to replace the two original locos after they were found to be too small. So on the steam loco front we have Prince Edward of Wales (1911) Joan (1920) Railway Queen (1921) Michael (1924) and Cagney (c1910). We also have a diesel loco called Clara (1961) and our Tram (1970). We also have Billy (1926) on display in our museum which is owned by the council. We run every weekend from Easter till end of sept and then school hols with us open everyday for the summer hols. We also have special event through the year at Easter, the second bank hols in May and the first weekend of Aug and our Santa Trains near Christmas.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Emma B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Santa train ride
    We visited yesterday myself, partner, son, sister, brother in law and nephew for the train ride and to visit Santa in his grotto. The kids 2&3 loved the train ride (us adults did too) we where given a picnic for the train ride tasty little treats went down well. meeting Santa was also great all the staff and volunteers are very friendly and so helpful even held to train for us while we ran late. Will return next year
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 December 2023
  • Paul Frost
    Rhyl, United Kingdom406 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great day and brilliant experience.
    We took 2 of our grandchildren on the ride. The experience started very well with goody bags for the girls and mince pies for us. All the staff were extremely helpful and in christmas mode. The train went twice round the loop and we were met after 1 loop with an elf spraying "snow" on the train as we entered the station. After the ride, Santa's elves directed us to see Santa ( neither of the girls knew about this part!). Santa and his helper were fantastic and the girls were so enthralled! The presents Santa gave them ( individually named!) were opened at home and both loved them! Thanks to all for a fantastic experience, you nailed it!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 December 2023
  • Pleasureland
    Rhyl, United Kingdom69 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent wayto start the Christmas Celebrations
    Had another wonderful Christmas experience on tge Rhyl Minature Christmas Santa Train. We went around Marine Lake twice and as we went through the station for tge second lap we were sprayed with snow adding to the fun. Everyone is sat in carriages. Then once back in the station we then met Santa & the Elves. Santa was wonderful with our little granddaughter & in turn she was made up with her gift. Thank you to all at the Rhyl Marine Lake Railway.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 December 2023
  • eleanor o
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Santa train
    Family Santa train ticket. Really reasonable price. No wait time and a warm welcome from the elf's. We all enjoyed the little train and santa's grotto. The gifts were fantastic and very well selected for the age. Very well organised
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 December 2023
  • Heatha_shoes
    17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    10/10 Christmas Experience
    This was a great little experience. My son loves this railway anyway, and was absolutely buzzing to go on Christmas Eve. It was well organised, and the staff were very friendly. We got a little bag with drinks and snacks in for the two trips round on the railway. Then we got to meet Santa and my son got a proper present from him as well. 10/10 would definitely recommend
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 December 2023
  • KraftyKayleigh A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Christmas train ride at Rhyl miniature railway
    We went on the Christmas eve train ride. This is our third Christmas train ride. Our little boy loves it. Santa visit at the end tops off the visit. Great value for money and would recommend to anyone with little ones.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 26 December 2023
  • Stilty
    Skipton, United Kingdom2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely little railway
    We visited as a family group including a toddler, 2 teens with disabilities and 2 PAs. The fabulous team at the railway could not have been more welcoming or helpful, making sure we had everything we needed and that we were comfortable. The railway itself is a lovely trip around the lake and very reasonably priced.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 May 2024
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Hall_vi
Cheadle Hulme, UK129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
We went on the train (twice) on their opening day since the Covid19 lockdown.

It was great to ride on the trains again.

There is now a one way system in the station as well as protective screens between groups in the carriages. Staff were also seen to clean carriage handles between rides.

This trip is a must for any train enthusiast.
Written 18 July 2020
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So are we lol glad you enjoyed your time with us . Thanks for the great review and hope the one way system wasnt too much of a pain.
Written 20 July 2020
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Yorkshire and Beyond
Leeds, UK231 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
The kids loved this miniature railway. It goes around a large lake and lasts approx 10 mins. It’s not expensive either. The only downside is that it’s in a rundown area of Rhyl and there’s not much else to do there.
Written 28 August 2020
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Thank your for your review of our railway
Written 31 August 2020
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Ken J
Birmingham, UK1,368 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
The staff are so friendly here and the railway a real pleasure to travel on, plus don't miss the excellent museum. The workshop was also open during my visit and nothing was too much trouble for the staff in the shop or on the trains. Dogs travel fro free and get a doggy treat, humans pay £3.50 for one circuit of the lake which is pretty big and enjoyable. When we visited they were running a diesel loco on Friday and Saturday with the steam engine on the Sunday. The service becomes daily with more steam rides as school holidays occur. More details on their website. Operating days 10 am to 4 pm
Station also includes toilet facilities
Written 5 July 2023
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Dave Puls
Nottingham, UK2,189 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
Amazing miniature railway for all ages. £3 for adults and £2 for children. Diesel trains on weekdays and steam train at weekends. Even though we were all "adults" everyone enjoyed the 10 minute ride around the lake.
Written 11 August 2021
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Stilty
Skipton, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
We visited as a family group including a toddler, 2 teens with disabilities and 2 PAs. The fabulous team at the railway could not have been more welcoming or helpful, making sure we had everything we needed and that we were comfortable. The railway itself is a lovely trip around the lake and very reasonably priced.
Written 27 May 2024
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Thetravelbagman
Warrington, UK57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
We told my son (he is 2 btw) we'd being seeing the little train and he pestered us all day. He loved going on it and begged us to go back later that day and on the way home on the Sunday. I dont think he will forget it anytime soon. Its a sweet little ride around a small lake and is throughly cleaned from what my partner saw so that's reassuring to know during these times of covid. Safe and, fun little thing to do. We also looked into the museum part and the know it all he is, was telling me all the train parts were.
Written 30 August 2020
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Glad your son had such a good time with us, hope you did too. Its great to hear that he loved his time with us. We always make sure we clean the coaches between trips and then deep clean at end of day too.
Written 31 August 2020
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Paul Frost
Rhyl, UK406 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
We took 2 of our grandchildren on the ride. The experience started very well with goody bags for the girls and mince pies for us. All the staff were extremely helpful and in christmas mode. The train went twice round the loop and we were met after 1 loop with an elf spraying "snow" on the train as we entered the station.
After the ride, Santa's elves directed us to see Santa ( neither of the girls knew about this part!). Santa and his helper were fantastic and the girls were so enthralled!
The presents Santa gave them ( individually named!) were opened at home and both loved them!
Thanks to all for a fantastic experience, you nailed it!
Written 3 December 2023
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Maggie H
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Very affordable and well situated. Had a small museum about trains on site. The train comes every 10 minutes so its a very short wait you can pass with an ice cream or coffee from the shop. We rode Clara and it was delightful. It is however somewhat weather-dependent as was open topped.
Written 26 July 2023
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Pleasureland
Rhyl, UK69 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Had another wonderful Christmas experience on tge Rhyl Minature Christmas Santa Train. We went around Marine Lake twice and as we went through the station for tge second lap we were sprayed with snow adding to the fun. Everyone is sat in carriages. Then once back in the station we then met Santa & the Elves. Santa was wonderful with our little granddaughter & in turn she was made up with her gift. Thank you to all at the Rhyl Marine Lake Railway.
Written 4 December 2023
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Lian
Manchester, UK489 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
Lovely day out at Marine park... from miniature railway to crabbing to free park. There's a shop that sells hot drinks, cold drinks sweets. Price of the railway is worth the trip round the lake, an experience the saying (been there, done that). My 2 youngest girls love going on again whereas my eldest daughter said I've done it lol.
Written 11 August 2020
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Hello thanks for the great review always love hearing about peoples time with us and at the lake. Think you havd covered everything we do and have here in your review lol hope to see you again soon.
Written 12 August 2020
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