Perrygrove Railway

The Perrygrove Railway is a 15 inch gauge line, located in beautiful Forest of Dean at Coleford near Monmouth. Regular steam trains run on the three-quarter-mile long line between Perrygrove and Oakiron. While the line is only short, on normal operating days passengers can ride as many trains as they like, and visitors can partake in a short treasure hunt as part of their journey, or a longer one undertaken mostly on foot. The railway is relatively new, dating from 1996, and has been designed to appeal to families. In addition to the railway there are many other interesting activities which will appeal to young and old alike; these are detailed below.
Main information telephone number:		01594 834991

	Steam trains operating regularly?	Yes
	Diesel trains operating regularly?	On some service trains
Main Station/Centre Address:		Perrygrove Road Coleford GL16 8QB Located in the the beautiful Royal Forest of Dean half a mile south of Coleford, Gloucestershire on the B4228 Coleford to Chepstow road; follow the brown tourist signs from Coleford.

Other Stations:		Rookwood Heywood Oakiron (PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO ROAD ACCESS TO THESE STATIONS)

Web-site address:		www.perrygrove.co.uk

Length of line:		¾ mile

Ample car parking is available at Perrygrove (free).

Other local amenities:


Standard Ticket Prices, normally including multiple rides (other fares and restrictions apply on Special Event days, including Santa Specials):
	Adult Day Rover:	£ 4.60 (2008 price)	Unfortunately, dogs cannot be accommodated
	Child Day Rover:	£ 3.60 (2008 price)	(except guide and hearing dogs in harness).
	Senior Day Rover:	£ 4.10 (2008 price)
	Family Day Rover:	N/A
	PLEASE NOTE THAT CREDIT OR DEBIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED; CHEQUES ACCEPTED WITH CURRENT BANKERS CARD.

Operating Dates (click on a coloured date to display the timetable for that date):


Catering facilities available - Cold snacks, hot drinks and ice cream.
	PRICES - £ TBC for 2009.

A buffet service is not currently available on normal service trains .

PICNIC FACILITIES are available on site at various locations; a covered picnic and play area is available at Foxy Hollow (a short distance from Oakiron)

FACILITIES FOR DISABLED VISITORS and FAMILIES WITH PRAMS OR PUSHCHAIRS:
	The low level platforms are easily accessible, and adapted rolling stock is available for use by those with limited mobility. The short version of the Treasure Hunt can be undertaken entirely from the train. A disabled lavatory is available at Perrygrove station, and access to the indoor activities and catering facilities is possible by wheelchairs and pushchairs. While some of the woodland paths do have steep and uneven surfaces in places, most of the site is accessible.



FAMILY FACILITIES:
	A baby change facility is available at Perrygrove. Play areas are also available at Perrygrove and Oakiron; there is also an indoor village with secret passages to explore, and NEW FOR 2009, a Treetop adventure. Plenty of children's gifts are available in the well-stocked gift shop; all in all there is plenty to keep families occupied all day!


OTHER FACILITIES:
Books and other small gifts are also available in the shop .
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
	The nearest National Rail Network station is in Lydney (7 miles); however the nearest bus stop is only a short distance away at Coleford and is served by Stagecoach service 31 from Gloucester among others. For bus enquiries please call 01452 425610.