Barnards Miniature Railway

Whilst it is impossible to predict the impact of Covid-19 on our openings, our working assumption is that some Covid regulations will continue through July 2021.

The Barnards gardens will be opening on Thursdays from 22nd April till the end of August.

Our plans are for the railway to be open on the Thursdays during the school holidays

It is important to note that all garden visits must be pre-booked and payable via the National Garden Scheme App or NGS Website

Except for the September Sunday opening, we are not planning to offer catering: the barn will not be open, and the car museum will not be accessible.

Unfortunately all of our events will be subject to any Covid-19 restrictions obtaining at the time. Please go to our websites: www.barnardsminiaturerailway.eu and or www.barnardsfarm.eu to check.

The railway will normally be operating every Thursday during the school holidays (Thursday 22nd June – Thursday 26th August) and on Sunday June 27th and September 5th. Some of these days may be pre-bookable only, to comply with any Covid-19 restrictions.

Winter Lights

13th and 14th November

If Covid allows join the Winter Lights Express Train and see the trackside, the Belvedere and the Sitooterie lit up. Floar a candle on the lake in aid of the Children’s Society and hopefully join us in the barn for refreshments afterwards. 

Santra Express

11th, 12th, 18th and 19th December

Again subject to Covid the Barnards Miniature Railway is once again running its popular Santa Express Trains. Father Christmas will be handing out presents to good girls and boys. Good mums and dads can hopefully get refreshments in the barn. Advanced bookings is required at santaexpress.eu. 

If due to Covid the Barn cannot be used, the event might be cancelled.