The Kirklees Light Railway is situated in the picturesque foothills of the South Pennines and runs for three and-a-half miles along the old track-bed of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway’s Clayton West Line branch line, and opened to the public in October 1991.

Take a ride on the railway’s fleet of unique steam and diesel engines as they travel through the glorious surrounding countryside, let the kids run wild on the adventure playgrounds, browse the extensive gift and model railway shop or relax with a cuppa and cake in The Buffer Stop Café.

The journey from Clayton West to Shelley offers fine views of the Grade II listed Emley Transmitting Station and passes through the ancient woodland of Blacker Wood which is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The trip also includes passage through the Shelley Woodhouse Tunnel which – at 467m long – is the longest tunnel on any 15” narrow gauge line in Britain!

Trains operate every weekend from mid-February to Christmas and daily during school holidays, with the railway also offering a full programme of special events throughout the year including Day Out with Thomas, Santa Specials, the Easter Eggspress, Halloween Ghost Trains, Craft Fairs, vintage car rallies and more!

Adults - £7.50
Concessions - £6.50
Children (3-16yrs) - £5.50
Children (under 3) - FREE
Family (2 adults + 2 children) - £24
Family PLUS (2 adults + 2 children + any other ticket) - £27

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