Swanage Railway

Swanage Railway: …well done to the many volunteers working behind the scene… Its a fun trip and if you add Corfe Castle to the day then it’s a full day. Freedom of the Line meant we could get on and off and explore the area around the other stops. The Swanage Railway Museum is located at Corfe Castle, which we didn’t realise until we saw it at Corfe Castle Station.

This is a great railway. It offers a good service and events, and is easy to get to with a good park and ride at Norden. The little station at Corfe Castle has a perfect backdrop from the platform of the castle. The line has been lovingly restored to recreate a perfect old southern railway atmosphere. If you are in the area, go for a ride!

We came here parked up in NORDEN then left car in car park for £2, all day till 7pm. Then we got on and it was great put head out of the door window and looked at the lovely veiw and just the wind and smoke coming towards you. It was a great day, it took about 20 minutes to arrive at SWANAGE and we could of stopped at corffe castle, but we did’nt as we wanted to get to the beach. The beach at swanage was great, with lots of seaweed and you could hire out pedalo’s and canoe boats, aswell. The shops there were lovely all lots of different ones and lots of bakery’s and good fish and chip shops. We got the last train back from swanage at 6pm, which was great getting to go back on the train. The girls loved it we thought that it was alot better then Bournemouth. It had so much more to do, a little fun fair rides and mini golf and even Punch and Judy on the beach, which cost £1 each person to watch, for 20 minutes, which gave me and my fiancé to chat and walk in the sea, while girls watched the show. We would go agian on the train, just wished it could of gone on further and never stopped. The prices were good, for 2 adults and 2 children £28.00.

this station is a must for steam fanatics, situated right in the middle of swanage, the timetables are excellent with trains going out of the station very frequent, the station also runs a buffet car, and there is a café in one of the the coaches that does the best breakfast in swanage.

Another fine example of Britain’s heritage and it’s love of the old steam train. Reasonable prices but restricted for wheelchair users best to try and walk on if you are able. Great trip out.

Fabulous day out for kids and adults. Preserved steam railway that travels between Swanage and the Park and Ride station outside Corfe at Norden. You can park the car here and travel to Swanage avoiding the traffic and parking issues and enjoy a scenic 20 – 30 minute ride through the beautiful Purbeck countryside. Various events throughout the year such as summer galas and Santa Specials. Travelling on the railway is like taking a step back in time. Good value and fun for all the family.