Launceston Steam Railway

Home
United Kingdom
Launceston
Launceston Steam Railway

Cornwall's Enchanting Narrow Gauge Railway. Enjoy a 5 mile round trip through the beautiful unspoilt Kensey Valley behind a Victorian Steam Locomotive.
(312)

The Launceston Steam Railway - a two and a half mile steam railway running through the glorious Kensey Valley, linking the historic Cornish town of Launceston to the hamlet of Newmills. All trains hauled by Victorian steam locomotives. Café, well-stocked Giftshop and Bookshop, and Vintage Transport and Machinery museum at Launceston station.

22/06/2026

Good morning, happy Monday. We were busy yesterday for Father's Day and Lilian and Dorothea were out taking turns. It is going to be a hot one today and tomorrow, Nigel said he might have Covertcoat out today to offer a bit of shade. In the cafe our freezer is well stocked with ice cream and lollies, fridge stocked with cold soft drinks plus the normal tea and coffee. Gates open at 10.30 first train 11. There is a short walk at Newmills beneath the trees down to the river with a couple of picnic tables.

21/06/2026

Good morning, happy Sunday and a happy Father's day to all the Dads out there. We are open today from 10.30, why not treat Dad to a ride on a steam train and maybe a cream tea. Photos are from last Sunday, I was surprised to see that Dorothea was coming out, although in her own time, you cannot rush Dotty! She has had a leak and Kay and Nigel had been working on her. Kay wanted to see if it was fixed and was only going to do one trip with her, she did so well the she wouldn't go back in the shed and Lilian was sidelined and went back in the shed early. Cafe, gift and bookshop all on site.

14/06/2026

Good morning, happy Sunday and the start of our week. We are open Sunday - Tuesday throughout June. Gates open 10.30 with the first train 11. Once purchased tickets are valid for all trains that day. We have cafe, gift and large bookshop on site. Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome although not in the cafe, plenty of seating outside too. Film clip I took last Sunday of Covertcoat at the start of the day before we had opened.

08/06/2026

Good morning all. Poor Kay is really sad that their beautiful Laburnam tree blew down in the strong winds we had on Saturday. It has had a mass of flowers this year too. Photo Kay took on Saturday and one I took on Sunday where they had cut it back off of the track. They were hoping to clear it last night if it didn't rain.

07/06/2026

Good morning, happy Sunday. Gates open today 10.30 first train 11. We have cafe serving beverages, cakes, cream teas and light lunches. Gift shop and large bookshop on site. Throughout June we are open Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Photo I took a couple of Sundays ago when the sun was shining and it was hot!

03/06/2026

Good morning. Just a reminder that we are now open Sunday-Tuesday throughout June.

31/05/2026

Good morning, happy Sunday. Our opening days throughout June will be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Gates open today at 10.30 with the first train at 11. Cafe serving beverages, light lunches, cream teas, cakes and snacks, gift and bookshop all on site. Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome. Photo I took last week of Nigel and Lilian on a very hot bank holiday/half term week, it should be cooler this week.

28/05/2026

Evening all, I have just been told that the food hygene team came to our cafe for an inspection on Wednesday and once again we have been awarded a 5 rating. Well done to Kay and the team.

25/05/2026

Good morning, happy Bank Holiday Monday. Some advice from Lilian and Kay if you are visiting, drink plenty of water, wear a sun hat and slap on some sun cream. Yesterday was scorchio down there. We do allow dogs and have water bowls dotted around but there isn't a lot of shade at the station. Cafe, gift and bookshop on site. We are open until Friday this week and then we will be on to our June timetable Sunday - Tuesday.

24/05/2026

Good morning, happy Sunday. We open today. Gates open 10.30, first train 11. We have a cafe serving beverages, light lunches, cakes and scrumptious cream teas. Our shop sells post cards and gifts, upstairs is the bookshop, which is more like a transport library, other subjects are covered but it is mostly transport related. Purchase a ticket and it is valid for the day. We look forward to seeing you.

Address

St Thomas Road
Launceston
PL158DA

Telephone

01566 775665

Website

http://www.launcestonsr.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Launceston Steam Railway posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Want your museum to be the top-listed Museum in Launceston?