East Herts Miniature Railway
The Van Hage Garden
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About East Herts Miniature Railway
Take the family for a delightful ride aboard miniature steam, diesel and electric trains at this charming railway in Ware's Van Hage Garden, complete with refreshments and full facilities onsite.
What's nearby
- Greenhouse People Hertford next door
- Chelsfield Solar next door
- Van Hage Great Amwell next door
- Grow Walkies - Amwell 150m away
- SEH BAC 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
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
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A fabulous local gem. The railway is well-maintained and runs a stream locomotive together with a diesel on busy days. There can be a wait depending on time of day. For £1.50 per person (cash or card) it's a must-visit while you're at Van Hage.
· via Google
Underpriced! Only £1.50!? An amazing little gem in east Herts. We visited on Sat 14 September. It was busy but that only added to the experience for our 1 year old. We went on three times, and there were three different trains running. Very professionally run, clear safety protocols in place, and a fun couple of hours for us. Choo choo!
· via Google
On a trip back home we decided to make a detour... the East Herts Miniature Railway is located in the rather large Van Hage Garden Centre. It takes a bit of navigating to get through the garden centre out to where the railway is! There is a little ticket office where you can buy tickets (card thankfully accepted!) The railway itself has been set up really nicely, a trip through a tunnel and a ride over a pond included! The volunteers were great and friendly with the kids, and the steam train did a great job getting us round the track! It was raining on our visit so we got a little wet, but the station area where you get on etc. was nice and dry. A really great miniature railway, and for the kids (and me!) it made the visit to a garden centre worthwhile!
· via Google
Great little railway inside Van Hage Garden Centre. Run by volunteers and funded by admission fee of £1.50 per ride per passenger. Kids love it, although it only lasts about 10 mins.
· via Google
Visitors say this miniature railway offers an enjoyable experience for both children and adults, featuring well-maintained trains and two varied loops. They also highlight the reasonable pricing and the friendly, enthusiastic staff and volunteers. Others mention it's a peaceful and fun attraction, with some income supporting local charities.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Pepper Hill, Great Amwell, Ware, SG12 9RP Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.9 / 5 (327 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Ware