We have a variety of public running days in the 2026 calendar available for you to enjoy. Below is a short explanation of what you can expect on different days.
MINIATURE RAILWAY – Only the Barnards Miniature Railway is running. Barnards Farm Gardens are closed. This means only ticket donation for the railway and not the gardens.
GARDENS & MINIATURE RAILWAY – Both Barnards Farm Gardens and the Barnards Miniature Railway is open. Ticket donation is needed for the gardens to be able to access the miniature railway (which is an additional charge).
SUNDAY GARDEN = A special opening combining both Barnards Farm Gardens and the miniature railway. Full details and ticket donation available via our Facebook, @barnardsminiaturerailway.
Easter Express / Winter Lights / Santa Specials – Pre-bookable event only, full details available closer to time on our Facebook, @barnardsminiaturerailway.
Please click on the date you wish to visit for full information on ticket donation and opening times.
October 2026
04oct11:00 am4:00 pmDiesel Enthusiasts DayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
Diesels take over the railway for one day only at the BMR! See our resident diesel locomotives, the list of locomotives in service includes:– Class 35 Hymek
Event Details
Diesels take over the railway for one day only at the BMR! See our resident diesel locomotives, the list of locomotives in service includes:
– Class 35 Hymek ‘Uncle John’
– Class 43 HST with MK3 coaches (BMR service debut)
– Class 47 ‘The Silcock Express’ (recently returned from overhaul)
– Class 55 Deltic ‘Royal Highland Fusilier’ (recently returned from overhaul)
– Class 67 ‘Queens Messenger’ (visiting from Swanley New Barn Railway)
– Lister locomotive (TBC on the service it will be operating)
We will be running a selection of services to Sitooterie Halt and Angel Green, subject to availability.
– Mardyke F7 locomotive on display at Burtonshaw Terminus station (rare locomotive)
TICKET COST:
Adults and children the same rate.
RETURN (x1 ride) = £7
ROVER (unlimited rides) = £10
No booking required, contactless payment only.
TIMINGS:
Gates open at 11:00.
Trains run every 20 minutes until 16:00.
The railway is usually very busy when we open at 11:00 and usually quieten down further into the afternoon.
THE GARDENS:
Barnards Farm Gardens are 𝘾𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙀𝘿. This means no entry fee for the gardens, just the railway.
GETTING TO US:
Barnards Miniature Railway, Barnards Farm, Brentwood
CM13 3FY
Free on-site parking
FOOD & DRINK:
Feel free to bring a picnic and use the tables and seating.
Light refreshments offered from our Burtonshaw Terminus station.
DOGS:
Please note dogs are not permitted unless they are guide dogs.
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𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎 𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑝𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑇𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡, 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦.
𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦
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Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
18oct11:00 am4:00 pmMiniature RailwayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
The Barnards Miniature Railway will be running train services on this day. Everything you need to know down below.All updates available on Facebook, @barnardsminiaturerailway.
Event Details
The Barnards Miniature Railway will be running train services on this day. Everything you need to know down below.
All updates available on Facebook, @barnardsminiaturerailway.
TICKET COST:
Adults and children the same rate.
RETURN (x1 ride) = £7
ROVER (unlimited rides) = £10
No booking required, contactless payment only.
TIMINGS:
Gates open at 11:00.
Trains run every 20 minutes until 16:00.
The railway is usually very busy when we open at 11:00 and usually quieten down further into the afternoon.
THE GARDENS:
Barnards Farm Gardens are 𝘾𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙀𝘿. This means no entry fee for the gardens, just the railway.
GETTING TO US:
Barnards Miniature Railway, Barnards Farm, Brentwood
CM13 3FY
Free on-site parking
FOOD & DRINK:
Feel free to bring a picnic and use the tables and seating.
Light refreshments offered from our Burtonshaw Terminus station.
DOGS:
Please note dogs are not permitted unless they are guide dogs.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
29oct11:00 am4:00 pmMiniature RailwayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
The Barnards Miniature Railway will be running train services on this day. Everything you need to know down below.All updates available on Facebook, @barnardsminiaturerailway.
Event Details
The Barnards Miniature Railway will be running train services on this day. Everything you need to know down below.
All updates available on Facebook, @barnardsminiaturerailway.
TICKET COST:
Adults and children the same rate.
RETURN (x1 ride) = £7
ROVER (unlimited rides) = £10
No booking required, contactless payment only.
TIMINGS:
Gates open at 11:00.
Trains run every 20 minutes until 16:00.
The railway is usually very busy when we open at 11:00 and usually quieten down further into the afternoon.
THE GARDENS:
Barnards Farm Gardens are 𝘾𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙀𝘿. This means no entry fee for the gardens, just the railway.
GETTING TO US:
Barnards Miniature Railway, Barnards Farm, Brentwood
CM13 3FY
Free on-site parking
FOOD & DRINK:
Feel free to bring a picnic and use the tables and seating.
Light refreshments offered from our Burtonshaw Terminus station.
DOGS:
Please note dogs are not permitted unless they are guide dogs.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
November 2026
01nov11:00 am4:00 pmMiniature RailwayBarnards Miniature Railway
Event Details
The Barnards Miniature Railway will be running train services on this day. Everything you need to know down below.All updates available on Facebook, @barnardsminiaturerailway.
Event Details
The Barnards Miniature Railway will be running train services on this day. Everything you need to know down below.
All updates available on Facebook, @barnardsminiaturerailway.
TICKET COST:
Adults and children the same rate.
RETURN (x1 ride) = £7
ROVER (unlimited rides) = £10
No booking required, contactless payment only.
TIMINGS:
Gates open at 11:00.
Trains run every 20 minutes until 16:00.
The railway is usually very busy when we open at 11:00 and usually quieten down further into the afternoon.
THE GARDENS:
Barnards Farm Gardens are 𝘾𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙀𝘿. This means no entry fee for the gardens, just the railway.
GETTING TO US:
Barnards Miniature Railway, Barnards Farm, Brentwood
CM13 3FY
Free on-site parking
FOOD & DRINK:
Feel free to bring a picnic and use the tables and seating.
Light refreshments offered from our Burtonshaw Terminus station.
DOGS:
Please note dogs are not permitted unless they are guide dogs.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
06nov5:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Lights 2026The Christabella Charitable Trust CIO
Event Details
Join us on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, and Sunday 8th November 2026 for the famous ‘Winter Lights Express’ here at Barnards Miniature Railway.
Event Details
Join us on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, and Sunday 8th November 2026 for the famous ‘Winter Lights Express’ here at Barnards Miniature Railway.
BOOK TICKETS – https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/winter-lights-2026/e-kkzmvd
(10/10/26 – Around 20% of tickets remain, these will sell quickly)
Your ticket includes:
- Refreshments included at the covered Burtonshaw Terminus station for you to enjoy before boarding your train.
- Train ride around the beautiful Barnards Farm Gardens, all sculptures are lit up for you to enjoy as you pass through.
- Relaxed woodland walk through to the lakes.
- Float your candle on the lake.
- Enjoy a stroll through ‘the avenue’ enjoying more sculptures lit up for you to view.
BOOK TICKETS – https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/winter-lights-2026/e-kkzmvd
Pre-booking essential, once they have sold we cannot release anymore tickets.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
07nov5:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Lights 2026The Christabella Charitable Trust CIO
Event Details
Join us on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, and Sunday 8th November 2026 for the famous ‘Winter Lights Express’ here at Barnards Miniature Railway.
Event Details
Join us on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, and Sunday 8th November 2026 for the famous ‘Winter Lights Express’ here at Barnards Miniature Railway.
BOOK TICKETS – https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/winter-lights-2026/e-kkzmvd
(10/10/26 – Around 20% of tickets remain, these will sell quickly)
Your ticket includes:
- Refreshments included at the covered Burtonshaw Terminus station for you to enjoy before boarding your train.
- Train ride around the beautiful Barnards Farm Gardens, all sculptures are lit up for you to enjoy as you pass through.
- Relaxed woodland walk through to the lakes.
- Float your candle on the lake.
- Enjoy a stroll through ‘the avenue’ enjoying more sculptures lit up for you to view.
BOOK TICKETS – https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/winter-lights-2026/e-kkzmvd
Pre-booking essential, once they have sold we cannot release anymore tickets.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
08nov5:00 pm7:00 pmWinter Lights 2026The Christabella Charitable Trust CIO
Event Details
Join us on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, and Sunday 8th November 2026 for the famous ‘Winter Lights Express’ here at Barnards Miniature Railway.
Event Details
Join us on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, and Sunday 8th November 2026 for the famous ‘Winter Lights Express’ here at Barnards Miniature Railway.
BOOK TICKETS – https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/winter-lights-2026/e-kkzmvd
(10/10/26 – Around 20% of tickets remain, these will sell quickly)
Your ticket includes:
- Refreshments included at the covered Burtonshaw Terminus station for you to enjoy before boarding your train.
- Train ride around the beautiful Barnards Farm Gardens, all sculptures are lit up for you to enjoy as you pass through.
- Relaxed woodland walk through to the lakes.
- Float your candle on the lake.
- Enjoy a stroll through ‘the avenue’ enjoying more sculptures lit up for you to view.
BOOK TICKETS – https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/winter-lights-2026/e-kkzmvd
Pre-booking essential, once they have sold we cannot release anymore tickets.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
December 2026
05dec11:00 pm4:00 pmSanta Express 2026The Christabella Charitable Trust CIO
Event Details
Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026. BOOK TICKETS NOW VIA TICKETSOURCE https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/santa-express-2026/e-argkpo
Event Details
Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026.
BOOK TICKETS NOW VIA TICKETSOURCE
https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/santa-express-2026/e-argkpo
Less than 10% of tickets remain.
—– 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡—–
– Be greeted by our Festive Team, and climb into one of our veteran cars for a photo opportunity
– Enjoy complimentary refreshments, for all, in our beautifully decorated 18th century barn
– Whatever your age, have interactive fun and story time with Elf Sandra
– Be escorted to join the Santa Express train for your journey through the woodlands to Santa’s Lodge, where both the man himself and his favourite helper will be waiting for you
– Disembark at the Lodge to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity
– Return by the Santa Express bringing you back to your car
– Each booking will also receive, on the day of your visit, one complementary entry ticket for a 2027 Barnard’s Garden Open Day
The whole experience will last approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival. £32.50 per person plus booking fee.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
06dec11:00 pm4:00 pmSanta Express 2026The Christabella Charitable Trust CIO
Event Details
Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026. BOOK TICKETS NOW VIA TICKETSOURCE https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/santa-express-2026/e-argkpo
Event Details
Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026.
BOOK TICKETS NOW VIA TICKETSOURCE
https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/santa-express-2026/e-argkpo
Less than 10% of tickets remain.
—– 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡—–
– Be greeted by our Festive Team, and climb into one of our veteran cars for a photo opportunity
– Enjoy complimentary refreshments, for all, in our beautifully decorated 18th century barn
– Whatever your age, have interactive fun and story time with Elf Sandra
– Be escorted to join the Santa Express train for your journey through the woodlands to Santa’s Lodge, where both the man himself and his favourite helper will be waiting for you
– Disembark at the Lodge to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity
– Return by the Santa Express bringing you back to your car
– Each booking will also receive, on the day of your visit, one complementary entry ticket for a 2027 Barnard’s Garden Open Day
The whole experience will last approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival. £32.50 per person plus booking fee.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
12dec11:00 pm4:00 pmSanta Express 2026The Christabella Charitable Trust CIO
Event Details
Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026. BOOK TICKETS NOW VIA TICKETSOURCE https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/santa-express-2026/e-argkpo
Event Details
Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026.
BOOK TICKETS NOW VIA TICKETSOURCE
https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/santa-express-2026/e-argkpo
Less than 10% of tickets remain.
—– 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡—–
– Be greeted by our Festive Team, and climb into one of our veteran cars for a photo opportunity
– Enjoy complimentary refreshments, for all, in our beautifully decorated 18th century barn
– Whatever your age, have interactive fun and story time with Elf Sandra
– Be escorted to join the Santa Express train for your journey through the woodlands to Santa’s Lodge, where both the man himself and his favourite helper will be waiting for you
– Disembark at the Lodge to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity
– Return by the Santa Express bringing you back to your car
– Each booking will also receive, on the day of your visit, one complementary entry ticket for a 2027 Barnard’s Garden Open Day
The whole experience will last approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival. £32.50 per person plus booking fee.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY
13dec11:00 pm4:00 pmSanta Express 2026The Christabella Charitable Trust CIO
Event Details
Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026. BOOK TICKETS NOW VIA TICKETSOURCE https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/santa-express-2026/e-argkpo
Event Details
Our popular pre-bookable Santa Express returns for 2026.
BOOK TICKETS NOW VIA TICKETSOURCE
https://www.ticketsource.com/bmr/santa-express-2026/e-argkpo
Less than 10% of tickets remain.
—– 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡—–
– Be greeted by our Festive Team, and climb into one of our veteran cars for a photo opportunity
– Enjoy complimentary refreshments, for all, in our beautifully decorated 18th century barn
– Whatever your age, have interactive fun and story time with Elf Sandra
– Be escorted to join the Santa Express train for your journey through the woodlands to Santa’s Lodge, where both the man himself and his favourite helper will be waiting for you
– Disembark at the Lodge to visit Santa, collect a present and have time for that all important photo opportunity
– Return by the Santa Express bringing you back to your car
– Each booking will also receive, on the day of your visit, one complementary entry ticket for a 2027 Barnard’s Garden Open Day
The whole experience will last approximately 90 minutes from the time of your arrival. £32.50 per person plus booking fee.
Time
Location
Barnards Farm
Barnards Farm, Brentwood Road, West Horndon, Essex, CM13 3FY