Kirklees Light Railway

Park Mill Way
Clayton West
Nr. Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD8 9XJ

Tel: +44 (0)1484 865 727
Web: http://www.kirkleeslightrailway.com


Ride on "Yorkshire's Great Little Steam Train" through the lovely South Pennines on this old country branch line. A quarter mile long tunnel adds to the thrill of this nostalgic 50-minute return journey.

The 15 inch gauge line was laid along the old Lancashire & Yorkshire Clayton West Branch Line which used to connect Clayton West and Skelmanthorpe with the main Sheffield to Huddersfield line. Visitors now have the opportunity to enjoy an 8 mile steam train ride through beautiful countryside.



General Information:

  • Large free car park
  • Spacious Café
  • Childrens play area
  • Souvenir shop
  • Picnic sites at both ends of the line.

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Open Daily until September.

    Facilities open 10.00am - 5.00pm.

    Trains operate betwen 11.00am - 4.00pm on the hour.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Adult £6.00; Senior Citizen/Student £5.00; Child (3 -15yrs) £4.00; Child under 3 Free; Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £18.00.

    Directions
    Clayton West, the terminus of the railway, is situated midway between Wakefield, Barnsley, Holmfirth and Huddersfield, on the A636 Wakefield to Denby Dale road.
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    Kirklees Light Railway Postcode for SatNav: HD8 9XJ

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