We are scheduled to be open on the following days. However, please note that these railway operating dates are subject to possible late changes and are subject to weather and volunteer availability. Please check on our BMR Facebook page (click here) for the last minute changes. It may be that on days of poor weather the BMR will stop the operation of the trains and close.
Click on the date of interest for further details.
April 2025
06apr11:00 am4:00 pmSunday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
April 6, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
10apr11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
April 10, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
17apr11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
April 17, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
19apr11:00 am4:00 pmEaster Express 2025Barnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
Join us on the Barnards Miniature Railway Easter Express on Sat 19th and Sun 20th April 2025 for a 20 minute return journey as we board the only Easter egg hunt that you
Event Details
Join us on the Barnards Miniature Railway Easter Express on Sat 19th and Sun 20th April 2025 for a 20 minute return journey as we board the only Easter egg hunt that you do whilst riding on a miniature railway.
This is a PRE-BOOK event and further details will appear here nearer the time.
Time
April 19, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
20apr11:00 am4:00 pmEaster Express 2025Barnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
Join us on the Barnards Miniature Railway Easter Express on Sat 19th and Sun 20th April 2025 for a 20 minute return journey as we board the only Easter egg hunt that you
Event Details
Join us on the Barnards Miniature Railway Easter Express on Sat 19th and Sun 20th April 2025 for a 20 minute return journey as we board the only Easter egg hunt that you do whilst riding on a miniature railway.
This is a PRE-BOOK event and further details will appear here nearer the time.
Time
April 20, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
May 2025
04may11:00 am4:00 pmSunday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
May 4, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
18may11:00 am4:00 pmSmall Engines DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
Further details will appear here *Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required
Event Details
Further details will appear here
*Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required for entry.
Time
May 18, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
29may11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
May 29, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
June 2025
01jun11:00 am4:00 pmSunday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
June 1, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
15jun11:00 am4:00 pmSunday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
June 15, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
29jun1:00 pm5:00 pmSunday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Our gardens open from 13:00 until 17:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the
Event Details
Our gardens open from 13:00 until 17:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
June 29, 2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
July 2025
13jul11:00 am4:00 pmVisiting Engines DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
Further details will appear here *Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required
Event Details
Further details will appear here
*Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required for entry.
Time
July 13, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
17jul11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to Sittooterie Halt which makes the ride 1 1/2 Miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
July 17, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
24jul11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to Sittooterie Halt which makes the ride 1 1/2 Miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
July 24, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
27jul11:00 am4:00 pmSunday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
July 27, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
31jul11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to Sittooterie Halt which makes the ride 1 1/2 Miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
July 31, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
August 2025
07aug11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to Sittooterie Halt which makes the ride 1 1/2 Miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
August 7, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
10aug11:00 am4:00 pmSunday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
August 10, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
14aug11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to Sittooterie Halt which makes the ride 1 1/2 Miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
August 14, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
21aug11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to Sittooterie Halt which makes the ride 1 1/2 Miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
August 21, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
24aug11:00 am4:00 pmSunday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
August 24, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
28aug11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS
Event Details
Grounds open from 11:00 to 16:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to Sittooterie Halt which makes the ride 1 1/2 Miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
August 28, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
September 2025
07sep1:00 pm5:00 pmSunday Garden Open Day & BMRNational Garden Scheme
Event Details
Our gardens open from 13:00 until 17:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the
Event Details
Our gardens open from 13:00 until 17:30. Picnickers welcome in designated areas. Light refreshments will be available.
Tickets can be purchased in advance from the NGS Website – Click here to book or alternatively you may use contactless payments at the gate.
Tickets for the Barnards Miniature Railway can be purchased on the day via contactless payment. Garden Open Day Tickets must be purchased in advance to gain access to the BMR.
Time
September 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
20sep11:00 am4:00 pmBMR 15 EventBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
Further details will appear here *Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required
Event Details
Further details will appear here
*Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required for entry.
Time
September 20, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
21sep11:00 am4:00 pmBMR 15 EventBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
Further details will appear here *Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required
Event Details
Further details will appear here
*Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required for entry.
Time
September 21, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
October 2025
05oct11:00 am4:00 pmDiesel Day EventBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
Further details will appear here *Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required
Event Details
Further details will appear here
*Please note that the gardens are not open to the public on this day, so no garden admission donation required for entry.
Time
October 5, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
19oct11:00 am4:00 pmSunday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
October 19, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
30oct11:00 am4:00 pmThursday Barnards Miniature Railway Running DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you
Event Details
11am First train – 4pm last train. £7.00 each return ticket or £10 each for a rover ticket & ride all day on as many trains as you like. No booking required just turn up on the day.
You are welcome to bring a picnic & use the tables and seating – make a day of your visit.
*Under 3’s travel free
Refreshments (teas, coffee, cake & snacks) are available.
Barnards Miniature Railway CM13 3FY
*Please note the gardens are not open (therefore no garden entry fee, just the price of the train ride) There are plenty of places to walk around – please ask at the counter for where you are permitted to walk.
Time
October 30, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
November 2025
08nov5:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Lights 2025Barnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
See Thomas Heatherwick’s Sitooterie, the Belvedere and other trackside features lit up and float a candle on the lake in aid o the Children’s Society whilst being pulled
Event Details
See Thomas Heatherwick’s Sitooterie, the Belvedere and other trackside features lit up and float a candle on the lake in aid o the Children’s Society whilst being pulled along by one of our steam engines.
This is a pre-book event – further details will appear here nearer the time.
Time
November 8, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
09nov5:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Lights 2025Barnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
See Thomas Heatherwick’s Sitooterie, the Belvedere and other trackside features lit up and float a candle on the lake in aid o the Children’s Society whilst being pulled
Event Details
See Thomas Heatherwick’s Sitooterie, the Belvedere and other trackside features lit up and float a candle on the lake in aid o the Children’s Society whilst being pulled along by one of our steam engines.
This is a pre-book event – further details will appear here nearer the time.
Time
November 9, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
The miniature railway is operated by a group of volunteers on behalf of The Christabella Charitable Trust, a charity registered in England No. 800610, within its property situated at Barnards Farm, West Horndon, CM13 3FY. All funds raised are used for its charitable purposes, further details available from The Charities Commission (www.charitycommission.gov.uk)
Our standard Train Ticket Donations* are as follows:
£7 – Return Ticket
£10 – Rover Ticket & ride all day!
Card Payments only on the day.
Pre-booking for the railway is only required for certain special events (shown light blue in the list below), otherwise you can just turn up on the day.
The Barnards Farm Gardens are open on Thursdays from the 5th June 2025 through to 28th August 2025 inclusive.
We will be operating the Barnards Miniature Railway every Thursday during the school holidays during the garden open day season from 11am until 4pm. We are pleased that we are now able to extend the journey further to ‘Sitooterie Halt’ which makes the ride 1½ miles return. The trips will be every 20 minutes and last about 25 minutes. The trains will be hauled by diesel locomotives from our heritage Mardyke collection, although steam locomotives may appear if available on some trains. On some days it may be possible as an add on to ride a shorter route on one of our sit in Electric Multiple Units to Belvedere and back.
Please note that on Thursdays you also do need to have a separate Garden entry ticket prebooked and payable via the National Garden Scheme App or NGS Website. Garden Admission, on Thursday is £10* for adults; children are free.
We are currently serving light refreshments in Burton Shaw station.
Kindly also note that dogs are not permitted unless they are guide dogs.
*This represents a charitable donation to The Christabella Charitable Trust (Registered in England No. 800610) used entirely for its charitable purposes.