Ashton Court

RIDE ON

Miniature Railway

Built and Operated by The Bristol Society of Model and Experimental Engineers, Since 1973.

Join us for a great day out!

Ashton Court Railway

The Bristol Model and Experimental Engineers
MINIATURE RAILWAY AT ASHTON COURT, BRISTOL

Tickets

  • Tickets will be available at the ticket office on each Public Ride Day

  • Cost £1.75 each, or 5 for £7.50

  • Multiple tickets may be purchased

  • Cash and cards are accepted

Opening times (on public ride days)

  • The railway will be open from 12pm – 5pm (subject to weather conditions).
    Check Facebook or call 0117 946 7110 for confirmation on the day.

  • On October 26th 2025 the railway will close at 4pm

  • We may have to close the queue a little earlier to avoid any disappointments if many people are waiting

About Ashton Court Railway

We have two tracks, each approximately 1/3 mile long and have frequent ride days for the public on Sundays and bank holidays throughout the summer.

Public Ride Days at Ashton Court Railway

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  • Open

  • Closed

These dates are subject to the weather (as always) and the availability of volunteers.

Note – We are open on December 7th to Advanced Ticket Holders ONLY For the Santa Special.

Gallery

Check out our gallery for an idea of what to expect on the day.

Tickets for the 2025 Santa Special will go on sale at Ashton Court Railway on Sunday 27th July 2025 at 12:00. 

The Santa Special will Steam Up on Sunday December 7th.

Tickets include a return train ride to Santa’s Grotto, a visit to Santa and a present. 

Tickets sell out quickly, on the 27th July so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets can only be purchased in person at the railway.

Ashton Court Railway – Santa Special by advanced ticket purchase only.