Swanage Railway
Overview
"The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway. Steam and diesel galas, Family events plus regular Evening Dining and Sunday Lunch services complement themed events such as our highly popular Santa Special trains during the run up to Christmas. Our award-winning standard gauge preserved steam railway is located in Dorset with easy access from neighbouring Hampshire and the South of England. Visitors can experience a unique journey through six miles of beautiful scenery passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle, travelling down to the blue flag beach at Swanage. You can even drive and fire your own steam train thanks to our one-hour footplate taster experience!"
Contact details
Station House Swanage Dorset South West BH19 1HB United Kingdom
Access guidance
- The station has a level tarmac platform that is accessible on the level at the town end of the station and directly through the booking hall. The booking hall and shop are accessible to wheelchairs and on the same level as the platform. The Bird's Nest buffet is located in a converted British Railways MK1 carriage and is not accessible to wheelchairs as there are steps. However, there are tables underneath the canopy on the platform that canbe accessed.
- There is a town council-operated car park next the station with three disabled parking spaces.
- The public toilets at the station are operated by Swanage Town Council. They are not designated for disabled people. The nearest disabled toilets are in Shore Road, about 200 yards from the station. These require a RADAR key for access.
- There is no public access to the locomotive shed, coal dock, good shed or signal box except for some special events when there may be accompanied access. This may not be suitable for disabled access although access is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For further Access information including other stations en route please see the link below.... https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/userfiles/downloads/sr-access2012.pdf