# Middleton Railway

> Home The Worlds Oldest Continuously Working Railway (1758 - Present). Trains run every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday as well as on Wednesdays in August. See our site for more details.

Middleton Railway started in 1758, and is the earliest railway that is working the planet! They have an intention built Engine House, with admission section, and museum, where you are able to explore just how locomotives and commercial railways have actually developed.The thing that is first will dsicover as you enter the Engine home building is the admission office. When you purchase your ticket, you are going to visit the Introductory Gallery, where there is shows to inform you why Middleton Railway is indeed historically essential, and also to explain the locomotive building industry to its link in the area.There's also an audiovisual display telling the 'Tales of Middleton' where you can read about some of the people who've been associated with the railway throughout the centuries.Next up is the show Hall, with a collection composed of numerous products showing the history associated with railway and of this Leeds locomotive building industry, and several of their locomotives! You can also climb up into the cabs of two associated with locomotives to learn more about the controls!A ride regarding the train is the highlight of any trip to the Middleton Railway, from their Moor Road section up to Park Halt, where you could obtain the train down to see Middleton Park where you will discover ancient woodland, old mine workings and signposted walks and play spaces.You may even get possiblity to chat with the driver in which he could even allow you to look in the firebox of the vapor engine.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Leeds, Leeds, England
- Area guide: [Leeds](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/leeds)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.middletonrailway.org.uk/, or call +441132710320
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-EUuXKIj7m3Za/middleton-railway

## Activities

- Railway and Transport Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Middleton Railway?

Middleton Railway is in Leeds, Leeds.

### What activities does Middleton Railway offer?

Middleton Railway lists Railway and Transport Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Middleton Railway have?

Middleton Railway lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Middleton Railway?

Experiences listed near Middleton Railway on HolidayFox include TeamSport Indoor Karting Leeds, The Tetley, Royal Armouries Leeds, Thwaite Watermill and Jump Inc.

### How do I book Middleton Railway?

Middleton Railway doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.middletonrailway.org.uk/, or call +441132710320.


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