Lakeside Country Park & Eastleigh Lakeside Railway
| Published: 6th September 2007 20:45 |
Lakeside Country Park & Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway, Wide Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5PE
Tel: 023 8061 2020
Lovely country park situated near Southampton Airport, boating/fishing lakes & Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway. Plenty of special events throughout the year for all the family.
Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway runs every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year, and daily during July, August and September plus all school holidays - from 10.30 am to 4.15 p.m.
There is plenty of free parking. The Cafe is open daily all year, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. (except Christmas Day). Free Wi-Fi internet access is available. Dogs are allowed in the Park as long as they are kept on a lead.
Details of fares on the miniature railway are available here.
Events:
Days Out With Thomas
"Thomas," "Gordon" and "Henry" pulling the trains!
8th & 9th September 2007, 15th & 16th September 2007, 26th December 2007 to 2nd January 2008
Fares:
Children over 2: 1 ride £2.50; 3 rides £5.00
Adults: 1 ride £3.00; 3 rides £6.00
Children under 2 years old ride free!! Details of Thomas and Friends available here,
Santa Specials
Sat 8th, Sun 9th, Sat 15th, Sun 16th, Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd Dec 2007
Tickets-
Early Saver (book before November 1st) - £8.00
Booked on or after November 1st - £10.00
Only ticket holders admitted to station and Grotto. All children and adults receive a super present from Santa and can enjoy seasonal refreshments.
PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Either collect a booking form from the ticket office at Eastleigh Lakeside Railway, or telephone Eastleigh Lakeside Railway on 023 8061 2020 or visit the Eastleigh Lakeside Railway website.
Visiting Locomotive Weekend
6th & 7th Oct 2007
Double Headed Weekend
10th & 11th November 2007
Lakeside Firework Spectacular
Saturday 3rd November 2007 - 8.00 p.m.
Enquiries & bookings - tel. 023 8046 6091
Trains run from 6.00 to 7.30 p.m. and after the firework displays. FARE (all seats) £2.00 children, £2.50 adults
Charter Trains
Steam maximum 70 passengers £120.00
Diesel maximum 70 passengers £100.00
Eurostar maximum 50 passengers £70.00
A second trip can be had for 50% of cost of first trip.
Birthday Parties
Party room seats 26 adults and can be hired for £29.50 between 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m., or 1.30 to 4.14 p.m. Bring your own food or check out the party menu. 20% Discount off train tickets.
Footplate Experience
(minimum age 21)
A one-day course on how to prepare and drive a steam locomotive on our 1.25 mile track for £80.00 + VAT. Bring a friend and enjoy the tuition for £100.00 + VAT. The price includes your family coming at 2.30 p.m. and having a trip with you driving the train.
Full details of all events available at Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway's website, or telephone 023 8061 2020
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