# East Herts Miniature Railway, Ware — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > 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. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/ware/attractions/east-herts-miniature-railway (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # East Herts Miniature Railway The Van Hage Garden [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15238779942012427832&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [East Herts Miniature Railway](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104416179192615465295) **In short:** East Herts Miniature Railway is an attraction in Ware, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 327 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## 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 [Oliver Stephenson](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116809237067637382900/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Harry Kinsley](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117170877334993893485/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [Andrew Cartwright](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107946195285827618471/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [John Odell](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110938337082268585704/reviews) ★★★★★ 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 [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4876276b8e8ee6a9:0xd37b059e65ff9e38!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7936867%2C-0.0216670) **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 [More attractions in Ware](https://staycation.co.uk/ware/attractions) ★ 4.9 (327 reviews) [Visit official website](https://ehmr.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [07956 310138](tel:07956310138) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Ware **Postcode** SG12 9RP **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C3XQXVH+F8 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4876276b8e8ee6a9:0xd37b059e65ff9e38!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4876276b8e8ee6a9:0xd37b059e65ff9e38!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4876276b8e8ee6a9:0xd37b059e65ff9e38!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Ware Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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East Herts Miniature Railway suits all ages. ### Is East Herts Miniature Railway wheelchair accessible? East Herts Miniature Railway has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at East Herts Miniature Railway? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact East Herts Miniature Railway? 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