Foxfield Steam Railway

Caverswall Road
Blythe Bridge
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST11 9BG

Tel: +44 (0)1782 259 667 Weekdays
+44 (0)1782 396 210 Weekends
Email: enquiries@foxfieldrailway.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

Bookmark and Share


Experience the nostalgia of this unique Heritage Steam Railway for a five and a half mile round journey. The route winds gently through some of North Staffordshire's most picturesque countryside to the peaceful woodland halt of Dilhorne Park, before returning back to Caverswall Road Station. An extension to the railway is due to open soon and passengers will be able to experience the steep gradients that make Foxfield unique.

Caverswall Road Station is home to over 30 preserved steam and diesel locomotives, making it the largest collection in Staffordshire. Many are used for passenger service trains with a different locomotive nearly every week.

Steaming through the decades, celebrating 40 years of steam travel 1967 - 2007.

New! Driver Experiance courses available. Please call for details 01782 259667.

General information:
  • Station accessible for wheelchair users, accessible toilets and parking at station
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Tea room
  • Shop
  • Award winning bar "the one leeged shunter"
  • Museum
  • Events



    More Pictures
     
     
     
     

    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Steam Trains every sunday until 1st Novemeber.Various events throughout the year inclcuding war weekend and a steam gala. Real Ale trains run throughout the year. Check website for more details.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Adult £7.50; Senior Citizen £5.50; Child £3.00.

    Directions
    Leave A50 at Blythe Bridge and follow tourist signs.
    Show map of Foxfield Steam Railway...

    Foxfield Steam Railway Postcode for SatNav: ST11 9BG

    Nearby Attractions
    Etruria Industrial Museum (6 Miles)*
    Situated at the juction between the Trent & Mersey Canal and the Cauldon Canal, Etruria Industrial Museum is centered around Jesse Shirley's Bone & Flint Mill.
    Ford Green Hall (7 Miles)*
    Ford Green Hall is a seventeenth century house complete with period garden. It was home to the Ford family for almost two centuries.
    Alton Towers Resort (7 Miles)*
    Great information about Alton Towers - opening times, prices, lots of pictures and information on the best rides at Alton Towers Theme Park.
    more attractions in Stoke-on-Trent and things to do in Stoke-on-Trent ...
    more things to do in Staffordshire and days out in Staffordshire...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Hotels
    Weather Vane (1 Mile)*
    Situated in the heart of the potteries and close to Alton Towers, a halfway house for any journey north or south. A lodge with conference facilities, 180 seater restaurant and lounge bar and external children's play area.
    Splash Landings Hotel (5 Miles)*
    Located in Alton Towers Theme Park, the Splash Landings Hotel is a great base for your exhilarating short break.
    Alton Towers Hotel (5 Miles)*
    The Alton Towers Hotel offers a unique glimpse into the wonderful eccentric inventions of Sir Algernon Aloysius Alton. Situated within Alton Towers, it is the only way to experience a short break at this theme park.
    more hotels near Foxfield Steam Railway ...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Nearby Self Catering
    Stable Cottage (3 Miles)*
    No longer a working farm, our friendly family run, self catering accommodation offers peace and tranquility surrounded by fantastic views of the staffordshire countrty side. Blythe Farmhouse is a grade II listed building.
    Wharf and Wysteria (5 Miles)*
    Foxtwood Estate is situated at Froghall Wharf in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands. This development of country cottages is built in traditional canal side style with archways leading to a central courtyard.
    The Lodge (6 Miles)*
    The Lodge, friendly family run, self catering accommodation offers peace and tranquility surrounded by fantastic views of the Staffordshire countrty side in the heart of Oakamoor.
    Your property could be here
    Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day.
    more self catering near Foxfield Steam Railway ...
    * Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

    Popular Pages

         National Trust | Estate Agents     

     Copyright © 1999-2012 Excelsior Information Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
    Press Room  Terms of Use  Privacy  Link to Us  Index  Site Map