Discover the
Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Only a short distance from Grimsby, Cleethorpes and the market town of Louth, the Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is a great day out for everyone.
Steam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoCream Tea Dining Special
Sit back, relax and enjoy a cream tea as you steam along — a scone with jam and cream, and a refreshing tea or coffee. Advance booking required.
Book nowSteam Running Day – Easter Weekend
Easter weekend at the railway, with an Easter treat on board and an egg hunt at the station. Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoCream Tea Dining Special
Sit back, relax and enjoy a cream tea as you steam along — a scone with jam and cream, and a refreshing tea or coffee. Advance booking required.
Book nowSteam & Diesel Running Day
Steam and heritage diesel trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam Running Day – Medieval Weekend
Step back in time with our Medieval Weekend. Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam Running Day – Medieval Weekend
Step back in time with our Medieval Weekend. Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoCar Boot Sale
Car boot sale at Ludborough Station, 11.45am to 4pm. No trains running today.
DetailsSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoMurder Mystery Special
Three hours of 1920s murder mystery — 'Murder on the Disorient Express', in a reserved carriage on the 12.45pm train. Advance booking required.
Book nowSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoMurder Mystery Special
Three hours of 1920s murder mystery — 'Murder on the Disorient Express', in a reserved carriage on the 12.45pm train. Advance booking required.
Book nowCar Boot Sale
Car boot sale at Ludborough Station, 11.45am to 4pm. No trains running today.
DetailsSteam Running Day – Circus Carnival – Bank Holiday Weekend
A colourful Circus Carnival along the line over the Bank Holiday weekend. Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam Running Day – Circus Carnival – Bank Holiday Weekend
A colourful Circus Carnival along the line over the Bank Holiday weekend. Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam & Diesel Running Day
Steam and heritage diesel trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoFish & Chip Evening Special
A traditional Grimsby fish and chip supper served with a soft drink as you steam along. Advance booking required.
Book nowCar Boot Sale
Car boot sale at Ludborough Station, 11.45am to 4pm. No trains running today.
DetailsSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoCream Tea Dining Special
Sit back, relax and enjoy a cream tea as you steam along — a scone with jam and cream, and a refreshing tea or coffee. Advance booking required.
Book nowSteam Running Day – Living History Weekend
Colonel Robert Overton's Regiment of Foote bring an immersive civil war camp to Ludborough, with drill displays throughout the day.
More infoSteam Running Day – Living History Weekend
Colonel Robert Overton's Regiment of Foote bring an immersive civil war camp to Ludborough, with drill displays throughout the day.
More infoSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam & Diesel Running Day
Steam and heritage diesel trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoFish & Chip Evening Special
A traditional Grimsby fish and chip supper served with a soft drink as you steam along. Advance booking required.
Book nowSteam Running Day – Steam Punk Extravaganza
Cogs, goggles and finery at our Steam Punk Extravaganza — Nanty Narkins. Free entry to the event field, with trains at standard fares.
More infoCream Tea Dining Special
Sit back, relax and enjoy a cream tea as you steam along — a scone with jam and cream, and a refreshing tea or coffee. Advance booking required.
Book nowSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam Running Day – Teddy Bear’s Day
Bring your teddy along for Teddy Bears Fun Day — follow the sticky paws trail, count the teddy bears and enter to win a railway teddy bear.
More infoSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam & Diesel Running Day
Steam and heritage diesel trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoCream Tea Dining Special
Sit back, relax and enjoy a cream tea as you steam along — a scone with jam and cream, and a refreshing tea or coffee. Advance booking required.
Book nowSteam Running Day – Bank Holiday
A Bank Holiday steam day at Ludborough. Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoSteam & Diesel Running Day
Steam and heritage diesel trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoLincolnshire Heritage Weekend
Free access to the site, 11am to 3pm, with static displays and the chance to drive our 08 diesel shunter for £10. No trains running.
DetailsLincolnshire Heritage Weekend
Free access to the site, 11am to 3pm, with static displays and the chance to drive our 08 diesel shunter for £10. No trains running.
DetailsSteam Running Day – Pirates of Ludborough
Ahoy me hearties! A treasure hunt, a platform dance and on-board entertainment for our Pirates of Ludborough day. Best fancy dress, please.
More infoCream Tea Dining Special
Sit back, relax and enjoy a cream tea as you steam along — a scone with jam and cream, and a refreshing tea or coffee. Advance booking required.
Book nowSteam Running Day
Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby. Buy your all-day rover ticket on arrival, no booking needed.
More infoFish & Chip Evening Special
A traditional Grimsby fish and chip supper served with a soft drink as you steam along. Advance booking required.
Book nowHalloween Spooktacular
Come in your best spooky fancy dress and brave the sinister clown on the scariest train ride of the year. Tickets on arrival — no booking needed.
More info‘A Phantom Fatality’ Ghost Story Special
A Victorian ghost story murder mystery by Fancy Entertainment, with afternoon tea, on the 1.45pm train. Aimed at adults and teenagers. Advance booking required.
Book nowElf Express – Letters to Santa
Bring your letter to Santa, or write one on board with Elf Marc, get it stamped and post it in our special post box. Tickets on arrival.
More infoCream Tea Dining Special
Sit back, relax and enjoy a cream tea as you steam along — a scone with jam and cream, and a refreshing tea or coffee. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 10am train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 12 noon train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 2pm train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 10am train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 12 noon train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 2pm train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 10am train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 12 noon train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 2pm train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 10am train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 12 noon train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 2pm train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 10am train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 12 noon train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowSanta Special – 2pm train
Step aboard our heritage steam railway for a magical journey like no other this Christmas. Santa visits every carriage and each child receives a gift. Adults £10, children (1–12) £20, under 1s £10. Advance booking required.
Book nowNew Year’s Day Steam Running Day
Start the new year with a ride on our steam train. Trains hourly 10.45am to 2.45pm, bacon and sausage buns from the buffet, and the gift shop open. No booking required.
More infoDays out & experiences
Ride the footplate, enjoy a cream tea, or join one of our special event days through the year.
Living history, keeping steam alive
We are managed and run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers, and we are so excited to welcome you to the only standard-gauge heritage steam railway in Lincolnshire. Ride on the train, enjoy some great food in the café and make some new amazing memories. Our heritage steam trains run between Ludborough and North Thoresby, and work is now in progress to extend the line southwards towards Louth.
- Steam & diesel running days, March–December
- A registered heritage charity, run by volunteers
- Near Louth, Grimsby & Cleethorpes
A great family day out in the Wolds
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on your doorstep, with free parking, a buffet and picnic areas at Ludborough Station.
Plan your visitHelp keep steam alive
The railway is run entirely by volunteers, and your support keeps our trains running and our line growing towards Louth.