1. Home & Timetable
   
   
2. Prices
   
   
3. Father Christmas comes down our chimney!
   
   
4. Birthday parties are fun at Perrygrove!
   
   
5. Find us easily
   
   
6. Things to do and information
   
   
7. History
   
   
8. Contact us
   
   
9. Bookshop
   
   
10. Links to local information and other railways
    
    
11. Coaches & Groups
    
    
12. Diary

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Things to do at Perrygrove, and other information.

If you have just arrived, please start at our Home page to see what this is all about.

If you are interested in the history and operation of our railway and similar railways please go to our History pages or our Diary of work in progress.

The railway is ¾ mile long and gives a 1½ mile return trip. You are welcome to ride the train as often as you like, although at busy times we do give priority to those who have not yet had a ride. All our engine drivers are friendly and will explain the workings of the steam locomotives if you are interested. Click this link for Train times

Reviews and Recommendations
In its March 2005 edition Vintage Spirit magazine's contributor Paul Strong said this about our railway: 'What a lovely little set-up .... There is much to interest children, particularly a treasure hunt where clues can be spotted from the train or via footpaths through the woodland. If visiting Coleford do go.'
Another reviewer described his visit and wrote: "We'll have to come again" suggested the household authorities - which meant that she too had thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Well worth a look if you're in the area - plenty to hold the interest of younger visitors too - click Geoffspages.
Here's what some of our young visitors thought: "just a few miles North of Chepstow is the Perrygrove Railway. We thought this was the best railway in the world! They had a treasure hunt, in which we had to search for clues around the railway before we could open the treasure chest! We have been here three times!- click Dalefield.

Our children's activities include plenty of outdoor space, a covered picnic and play area at Foxy Hollow (a short walk from Oakiron station) and an indoor village with secret passages!

Our Treasure Hunts are very popular - we supply the key to unlock your box of hidden treasure and the clues you need to find it. Ride away on the train to hunt for clues in the woods, or stay on the train and find them at the stations. Then ride back to the secret village to find the treasure - which can be shared. There is no charge or time limit for the indoor village with secret passages - but there is a small charge for the treasure hunt - see our Prices page for details.

Our cafe offers hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. Unlike some parks we positively encourage you to bring a picnic, for which we provide seats in the open, in the woods, and under cover in our display building if it rains.

Disabled visitors are welcome. We have a W.C. which is accessible to people with mobility impairment. There is access for a wheelchair on the train. Perrygrove station, the main platform, and the Treasure Hunt boxes are accessible by ramps, and the short version of the Treasure Hunt can be completed without leaving the train. Customers with impaired vision, hearing etc. will be assisted by our staff on request. We are experienced in serving customers with learning difficulties but we do need there to be an adequate ratio of carers to clients to comply with current health and safety requirements.
Could we could improve this website for disabled users? - if you think so, please contact us.

DOGS  We like dogs but (sorry) they can't enter the site at Perrygrove. The reasons are that we need to provide a suitable environment for children including very young children, and we keep free-range poultry and waterfowl. We know that most dog owners are responsible people but the trouble is that we can't tell who is responsible and who is not when customers walk up to our ticket counter. We make an exception for Guide and Hearing Dogs in harness and we will lend a water bowl to any dog who arrives at Perrygrove feeling thirsty. We will also do our best to park dogs' cars in shade (but this is not easy and not guaranteed, especially in high summer).

Outdoor clothes and shoes are needed in the wood.

You do not need to book in advance for a visit to Perrygrove, except at Christmas or for large groups such as coach parties.

On public operating days we usually open at 10:30 am. We close at either 4:30 or 5:00 pm depending on the time of year - please check our Home and Timetable pagefor the day you are thinking of coming. Click this link for Train times.