# Lakeside Miniature Railway, Southport — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Climb aboard scaled-down locomotives at this charming Esplanade railway offering delightful rides for young children, with picnic spots and light refreshments nearby. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southport/attractions/lakeside-miniature-railway (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Lakeside Miniature Railway Esplanade [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17133345754427984332&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Brian Jones](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107497800798077259335) **In short:** Lakeside Miniature Railway is an attraction in Southport, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 31 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Lakeside Miniature Railway Climb aboard scaled-down locomotives at this charming Esplanade railway offering delightful rides for young children, with picnic spots and light refreshments nearby. ## What's nearby - Morrisons 200m away - King's Gardens and South Marine Gardens 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [DRIVER CRAIG](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115420878620734690663/reviews) ★★★★★ Not sure what’s happend but maybe it’s because it’s out of season. But it looks like the rail way needs saving and some money spending on its up keep and the general well being of the whole site. Needs something and quick ! · via Google [Franck Pasternak](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104805178564387539862/reviews) ★★★★★ Great nice moment, peaceful time in this mini train · via Google [John Livesey](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107413191897483003949/reviews) ★★★★★ Really well maintained miniature railway. Always popular with the kids and older kids. · via Google [Robert Shaw](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111951362322501260503/reviews) ★★★★★ Great customer service - we got to the station just after the train departed and it came back to get us! One star subtracted because it's not a real steam engine! 😋 · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487b3ed11a9f59dd:0xedc5df2ff2a089cc!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Esplanade, Southport, PR8 1RX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.6481832%2C-3.0153454) **Category** Railways & Transport **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (31 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Southport [More attractions in Southport](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/attractions) ★ 4.3 (31 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.facebook.com/LMRsouthport/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01772 745511](tel:01772745511) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southport **Postcode** PR8 1RX **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C5RJXXM+7V [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487b3ed11a9f59dd:0xedc5df2ff2a089cc!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487b3ed11a9f59dd:0xedc5df2ff2a089cc!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487b3ed11a9f59dd:0xedc5df2ff2a089cc!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southport Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Lakeside Miniature Railway suits all ages. ### Is Lakeside Miniature Railway wheelchair accessible? Lakeside Miniature Railway has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### How do I contact Lakeside Miniature Railway? Call Lakeside Miniature Railway on +44 1704 265275. ## More near Lakeside Miniature Railway ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Royal Clifton Hotel ★ 3.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/hotels/royal-clifton-hotel) - [Premier Inn Southport Central ★ 4.3 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/hotels/premier-inn-southport-central) - [Scarisbrick Hotel Southport ★ 3.0 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/hotels/scarisbrick-hotel-southport) - [Prince of Wales Hotel Southport ★ 3.4 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/hotels/prince-of-wales-hotel-southport) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [28 The Promenade 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sefton/cottages/28-the-promenade-ukc978) - [The Cottage at Stanley Villa 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sefton/cottages/the-cottage-at-stanley-villa-25033) - [Marine House 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sefton/cottages/marine-house-syk1127067) - [Ash Villas 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/sefton/cottages/ash-villas-ukc2388) ### Campsites nearby - [Southport Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.6 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/merseyside/camping/southport-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [Century House Campsite (Certificated Site) ★ 4.7 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/merseyside/camping/century-house-campsite-certificated-site) - [Jacksmere Camping ★ 3.8 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/scarisbrick/camping/jacksmere-camping) - [Brooklyn Holiday Park ★ 4.3 · 4.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lancashire/camping/brooklyn-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Adventure Coast Southport ★ 4.1 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/attractions/adventure-coast-southport) - [Dunes Splash World ★ 4.1 · 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/attractions/dunes-splash-world) - [Model Railway Village ★ 4.6 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/attractions/model-railway-village) - [Playtown Southport ★ 4.6 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southport/attractions/playtown-southport)