Group Visits to Rudyard Lake & Steam Railway

The railway welcomes visits from groups of all sizes and gives discounts for groups above 15 in number. The largest group which can travel on one train is approx 80. However more can be accommodated by the operation of a second train if required. The railway train gives great views of the lake on its 3 mile return trip.

It is necessary to let us know in advance if you are coming so that we can ensure your party has room on the train. Please ring our office at 01995 672280 or email info@rlsr.org

Group Discounts:

Party size 15-29 discount 10%

Party size 30+ discount 20%

These apply when normal train services are running but parties can be arranged for other days please contact us to discuss the options. Our trains are enclosed and run whatever the weather.

View up the beautiful lake ideal for family viists

LOCATION

The lake is 2.5 miles in length and is the longest straight stretch of water outside the lake district. The railway starts from Rudyard Station where there is a free car park. Its on Rudyard road, the B5331 one kilometre west from the junction of the A523 Leek to Macclesfield Trunk Road. watch out for the brown signs on the A523 which are about one kilometre North of Leek.

The post code if you have a SaT Nav is ST13 8PF. This will take you onto Rudyard Road. The entrance to the station is right next to the old railway bridge. Take the ramp up into the car park

Railway Facilities

The railway is the best way to see the lake especially if you have mobility problems. Check out our access webpage .

We offer learn to drive a steam engine courses and these are highly regarded by everyone who has undertaken one. De also do birthday parties, and other special events

Platform 2 Cafe catering facilities at Rudyard Station are open at weekends from mid March to the end of October and on selected dates midweek in summer. We serve cooked to order hot food and sandwiches as well as Hot & cold drink drinks and traditional ice cream. We can cater for coach parties with advance notice. There are toilet facilities for customers at the station.

Our covered picnic area is available at Rudyard Station for booked parties. A room is also available at the Lake activity centre near to the Dam Station. Telephone Ray Perry 07718 808881 or email info@rudyardlake.com for details.

The Railway

Links about great places to stay and other heritage and miniature railways and attraction are shown on our links page - find the link above left

The Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is in the North Staffordshire Peak District and our steam trains give a great 3 mile return trip along the side of the lake. The railway uses coal fired narrow gauge steam engines to pull its trains. The railways 5 steam engines all have names linked to the tales of King Arthur.

Railway Timetable

Trains run on Sundays Jan-Nov 11.00am to 4pm( 3pm in winter), Saturdays 26th March to 29th October and daily in school holidays

Railway Images Train in the snow leaves Rudyard