Bredgar Railway - a GREAT day out for all - as well as saving engineering heritage

8th and 9th August 2026  Strongman weekend.

Come along to the Train wreck OPEN strongman competition.  FREE to spectators.  No need to book just turn up.

This event is operated by The Cell Promotions.

Activites start at 10am on Saturday 8th August.

Take a look at the ticket page for details even though you don't need a ticket - it's FREE for spectators

 

Summer Holiday Fun Starts here!

Summer Railway Adventures

Hop aboard the garden railway, explore beautiful woodland and see if your little adventurers can find all the hidden fairy doors! 🧚🌳
A relaxed day out the whole family can enjoy -No booking required!
The tea room is stocked with plenty of coffee, cake, light lunches/breakfasts and and ice cream - open 9am-3pm.
Trains run every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the summer holidays 11am-1.45pm. We can't wait to welcome you!
Pay-per-ride:
£4 per adult (16 yrs+)
£3 per child (1 yrs +)
Free for Babies aged under 1
Fairy Door Hunt is included in the price

Tractor and Train day

Sunday 6th September.  All sorts of Tractors and Agricultural machines along with Traction Engine, Steam Rollers, Working scale models and much more.

If the weather had dampened down the field and woods, we will run steam trains.  Loads of stationary engines.  Unlinmited train and tractor/trailer rides. Treasure hunt for the little ones and a a generally great day out for the whole family.

Resaonable prices for refreshments, great cake and coffee.

 

 

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Our wonderful tearoom is open Wednesday to Sunday 9am until 3pm.  Great selection of refreshments.  Really good coffee, cakes and local chocolate to really savour - great addition to the adults Christmas stocking!  Reasonably priced breakfasts and lunches.

At present we are working hard to get Garforth Station Footbridge restored and erected on site.  At 130 years old we think it deserves to be saved as an example of our rail and engineering heritage.  Can you help - and be here for the opening.  Be on the first train under the restored bridge.  Get a Founders ticket by Donation - details here

We have a number of items for sale including steam and diesel locomotives, light aircraft and various other items.  Always worth checking our "For Sale" menu.

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Defibrillator is available here 24/7.  Exact location what3words = fatter.solution.gradually

Below is the 2026 timetable.

 

BWLR 2026 timetable

A recent Event Day

This is a brief video taken at one of our Event Days and gives an overview of what you can expect on a visit to the railway.

TrackLamp Video of an event day 2018

Press Release

 

What we do

At Bredgar we have restored many long since abandoned industrial vehicles and machines to their former glory, some are better than original and now benefit from a new lease of life.