Reviews for PERRYGROVE RAILWAY, COLEFORD
5/5 from Michael
3 years ago
3 years ago
A splendidly maintained narrow gauge railway. Very popular with small people and even the slightly older generations! Expect it to get busy. A £10 adult entrance ticket allows you unlimited trips on the railway (if you can get on again), 4 stations to get on or off, some wooded walks, a picnic area, children's play areas and a small cafe. Free parking as well. It can get extremely busy.
5/5 from Alan
3 years ago
3 years ago
Excellent attraction open all year but I suggest you go in the summer, well laid out with plenty for the kids amusement, quite a few little engines run in the summer including small Diesel engines. Great café with hot food and reasonable prices.
There's play areas dotted around and all are safe from moving traffic.
I had a great time.
5/5 from Aaron
3 years ago
3 years ago
Great place for kids (3 & 5) loads to do, tree top trail with little houses, ride the train, indoors play area, park with slides. Easy day out on a sunny day. It was raining when we went but still spent 4 hours there.
5/5 from Shiva
3 years ago
3 years ago
Perrygrove Railway is a delightful tourist attraction located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England. It's a family-friendly destination that combines the charm of a heritage railway with various fun activities for visitors of all ages.
One of the highlights of Perrygrove Railway is its narrow-gauge steam railway, which offers scenic rides through the picturesque Forest of Dean. The vintage steam locomotives and carriages take visitors on a journey through lush woodlands, over bridges, and past tunnels, providing a nostalgic and scenic experience.
The attraction is not just about train rides; it offers a range of activities, including a unique Treetop Adventure. Visitors can explore treetop walkways, bridges, and even a treehouse, all while learning about the forest's flora and fauna. It's a great way to connect with nature and enjoy an adventurous day out.
For families with young children, Perrygrove Railway has an indoor village, which includes play areas, puzzles, and a model railway. There's also a picnic area and a cafe where you can enjoy refreshments.
Perrygrove Railway is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it a fantastic place for a day of exploration, relaxation, and learning. It's an excellent choice for those looking to combine a love for trains with the beauty of the Forest of Dean and interactive family activities.
5/5 from Thilanka
3 years ago
3 years ago
Small train with a few minutes train ride. There are activities (for kids) by the railway stations in the track. You can get down, do some activities and join the next train available. They have both steam and diesel engines. Also there is a wedding location which was a new thing for me.
4/5 from Mike
3 years ago
3 years ago
A lovely diversion during a countryside drive. A pretty setting for the short steam train journey with loo and cafe facilities and plenty of walks and play areas.
They should consider offering family and Seniors tickets IMHO.
4/5 from Paul
3 years ago
3 years ago
Really great friendly experience for our grandchildren. There's a nice little, somewhat pricey cafe but the ice creams, sausage rolls and cornish pasties were decent quality and tasty so no complaints. The coffee was alright too.
The trains are great fun and combined with the fun house, picnic areas and adventure parks there's enough going on there to keep little ones and not so little ones occupied for quite a few hours.
5/5 from Tony
3 years ago
3 years ago
Great little stop after visiting Puzzle Wood! About a mile of track, cafe and a couple of other things to do as well. You can stop at the other end for a bit and play on the playground before returning (approx 40 mins), but we just went out and back. Scenery wasn’t jaw dropping but it’s a steam train and who doesn’t love a steam train!
4/5 from Lisa
3 years ago
3 years ago
Great fun day out! A number of different play areas for the kids, and the trains were real fun. Also plenty of picnic areas dotted around. Friendly staff, just a shame the gift shop was a bit pricy for our budget.
5/5 from Laura
3 years ago
3 years ago
What an absolutely fabulous day at Perrygrove Railway, what a shame it rained be still a fabulous turn out. The engines were brilliant, even though the drivers were wet, they kept a great service all day. The people who run Perrygrove have thought of everything. Little stools in the bathroom for the young children and dog bowl for the 4 legged customers (yep dog friendly) £1 got their own ticket. Absolutely loads to do for the children, cafe with drinks & food not over prices. Plenty to do in the station & a fabulous play area & picnic area at the top.