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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Return (Swanage-Norden Corfe Castle) | £15.00 per ticket |
| Child Return Swanage-Norden Corfe Castle) | £8.00 per ticket |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Family Return (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) | £39.00 per ticket |
Ticket prices vary according to journey and time of day - Visit: www.swanagerailway.co.uk. Single trips and other fares also available see website https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/fares
"Freedom of the Line" are return tickets but also allow passengers to use them for multiple trips on the day of issue.
Registered Disabled Passengers and their Carer will be carried at the child rate.
Group discounted rate applies to pre-booked tickets for 15 or more people when tickets are purchased together.
Swanage Railway Rail Card is available to all and offers a 33% on all standard fares. Exclusions are Dining Trains (Wessex Belle) Santa Specials and most special events. Cards cost £15 and are valid for a year.
Combined tickets for Swanage Railway and Corfe Castle Model Village are available at Swanage, Norden and Corfe Castle station booking offices on train operating days only.
Combined tickets for the Sea Train Adventure can be purchased from City Cruises website: www.citycruisespoole.com/from-poole/sea-train-adventure
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1960
- Very Good636
- Average81
- Poor32
- Terrible8
Recent Reviews:
- Andrew2080Peterborough, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesStunning views from the train
Saturday, 20th April 2019Love Swanage Railway, could spend ages watching the trains, very friendly staff. Stunning views while your on the train. Read full review - SimonNorrisBishops Stortford, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelSwanage Steam delightWednesday, 24th April 2019I have always had a love for steam engines so when recently I found myself going to Swanage I could not miss the opportunity to go for a ride. I went straight to Norden, the stop at the end of the... Read full review
- llo1846SussexTrip Type:CouplesAlways a trip in the past
Wednesday, 24th April 2019All the trains are steam hauled at this time of year, makes it more interesting. Staff very helpful and the trains are in good shape. Lots of other interesting locomotives to see. Makes a round trip... Read full review
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Green Awards
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Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) 2018 - Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Silver Award 2017 - Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards Gold 2018 2018
Further Information
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From The West: The nearest major road is the A351. Park at Norden Car Park off A351 just before Corfe Castle village.
From The East: Catch the car ferry between Sandbanks and Studland then follow road signs for Swanage.
Public Transport Directions
By Train & Bus:
From The West: The nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Catch the number 40 bus from Wareham Railway Station to Corfe Castle East Street bus stop. It is then a short walk to Corfe Castle Railway Station.
From The East: Catch the train to Bournemouth Railway Station then transfer to the number 50 bus to Swanage Bus/Railway Station.
Journey Planning: To plan your journey by public transport contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Coach with easier wheelchair access and disabled toilets on some trains.
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loops in booking officer, shop and buffets.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - at Norden Car Park
- Ramp/Level Access - from car parks, into the Guards Van and open access coach
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors - only at Norden Car Park or Swanage seafront and some trains.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - On train service plus Swanage Station buffet (open daily) and Norden Station buffet (open most operating days)
- Picnic Site - at Norden Car Park
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - small charge applies.
- Open All Year
- Toilets - at Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage stations
Key Features
- In countryside - Train travels between Norden and Swanage Town Centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size - 50
- No Smoking Attraction
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking (charge) - £3.50 per car for all day at Norden Car Park. £5 for coaches - 5 spaces available.
Payment Methods
- Apple pay accepted
- Cash accepted
- Contactless payment accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 15
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 15 people must pre-book tickets as a group to qualify for the group discount price.
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
|---|
| Opening 2019 (1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019) |
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* Please check our website for specific opening days and times.
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Corfe Castle Model Village and Gardens, Corfe CastleA detailed 1/20th scale model of Corfe Castle and village before its destruction by Thomas Cromwell's army in 1646. Set in an acre of landscaped gardens.
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