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Apedale Valley Light Railway

Apedale Community Country Park
Chesterton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 7LB

Tel: 0845 094 1953

Stanhope engine

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Adults - £3.50
Children under 16 - £1.50
Family - £8 (max. 2 adults, 4 children)
Children under 3 travel free.

Dogs Travel Free, but must be on a lead and travel at their owners risk.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From the A34 between Newcastle and Talke, take the turning for Chesterton at a roundabout with a McDonalds on the corner; then simply follow the signs for Apedale Country Park.Accessible by Public Transport: Longport or Stoke station is 2 miles away.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (with charge)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed

Routes

  • Description of route - Circular
  • Typical duration of route - 15 minutes

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Opening Times

Summer (4 Apr 2025 - 1 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - FridayClosed
Saturday - Sunday11:30 - 16:00
Bank Holiday11:30 - 16:00

* Open Saturday, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

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