Isle of Wight Attractions

Take a trip back in time on this beautiful 10 mile train ride. Vintage locomotives pulling restored Victorian carriages run from Wootton to Smallbrook Junction. Licensed cafeteria, souvenir shop, museum, public access to carriage & wagon workshop, woodland walk and children's play area.

In 2011 the Isle of Wight Steam Railway celebrated their 40th year!

New for 2012: New station buildings at Smallbrook Junction and Wootton Stations. Replicating traditional railway structures of a bygone era, they provide enhanced visitor waiting facilities, new ticket and information offices, and new toilets.

Opening Times and Special Events 

Open Thursdays and Sundays 15-29th March 2012.

2012 Opening Times: Open daily June - September 10am-5pm. Selected days March - November 10am-5pm.

Special Offer

We have a special inclusive Day Return ticket which includes entry to the IOW Steam Railway

From 1 April 2011 - 31 March 2012

Car +4: £55.00   Extra Adult: £13.00   Extra Child: £13.00

From 1 April 2012 - 30 November 2012 (excludes Days out with Thomas event)

Car +4: £55.00   Extra Adult: £13.00   Extra Child: £13.00

Days Out with Thomas - 21st - 24th July 2012

Car +4: £69.00   Extra Adult: £16.00   Extra Child: £16.00

For groups up to four people book online, for groups bigger than four please call us: 0871 376 1000 (calls cost 7p per minute plus network extras)

Please check the Isle of Wight Steam Railway opening times and operating days before booking.

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Events

 25th March – IW Grand National & Ashey Scurry  Travel in style to the famous races at West Ashey Farm by a Steam Powered Iron Horse!
6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th April – Easter Fun  Treat yourself to a relaxing day out over the Easter break and enjoy the spectacle of some of the Island’s blossoming Spring-time countryside from the comfort of your seat on one of our steam trains!
15th April – ‘Bustival’ – A festival of buses old and new, presented by Island bus operator Southern Vectis!
5th 6th & 7th May – The 7th Annual Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival  Relax in the ambience of Havenstreet Station with a pint of your favourite tipple as you watch the steam trains go by!
13th May – Antiques Fayre 11am to 4pm. Come and view the stalls & search for that priceless treasure or that little something that you do not realise you want until you find it!
19th May – AGM Members Day A private day for Isle of Wight Steam Railway members, mixing the formal business of the AGM, with an enjoyable day on and around the Railway. Membership will be available on the day for any prospective visitors wishing to attend!
3rd June The Isle of Wight Festival of Transport  Admire the workmanship, enjoy the memories and expect to be surprised! A very special day to mark the The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee!
16th June – The 4th Annual Midsummer Jazz  IOWSR's sensational open-air festival of jazz featuring the sparkling Alan Barnes All-Star Jazz Band and the ‘intrepid & gallant’ Temperance 7
17th June - Fathers Day Specials  Steam Trains are just made for Dads! Your Dad, whatever his age, will enjoy a day out at the IWSR.
30th June & 1st July – The 1940s Experience Inspired music and dance … Silk stockings and military machines … Men in uniforms and spivs doing deals – pure Living History!
7th July – Midnight train To Smallbrook!  A rare evening service of steam trains culminating in the Midnight Train to Smallbrook!
14th & 15th July – The Island Motor Show  The perfect opportunity to see all the latest models from all the major manufacturers on display in one place!
21st 22nd 23rd 24th July – ‘Day Out With Thomas’  Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Havenstreet Station for four fun-filled days. Children, parents, and grandparents are invited to enter the magical world of Thomas & Friends at The Isle of Wight Steam Railway!
29th July - Jaguar Classic Car Show   An iconic brand! See superb examples of this British motoring marque from the past 50 years all on display in one place!
4th & 5th August - Victorian Weekend A living, breathing historical experience …
Rediscover a forgotten world of Sherlock Holmes, Victorian maids, steam train travel, and ladies in bustle gowns. 
24th – 27th August – The 38th Island Steam Show  Big Smiles All Round! An action-packed show and great family day out! See silly things to do with traction engines, and marvel at the fascinating working steam demonstrations.
2nd September - Morris Minor Rally The first car to sell a million! The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is still a much-loved car.
8th & 9th September – Model Railway Exhibition A steam train here, a diesel there, and a mainline express charging through the station … Get up close and personal with your favourite model!
15th September – Walk The Lines  A special walk to commemorate 60 years since the closure of the former Ventnor West Branch. Beginning at the site of Merstone Station, the walk will be led by members of the Ramblers together with a knowledgeable guide from the Steam Railway.
16th September – Ventnor West Day  A special day of trains to mark the closure of the former Ventnor West branch 60 years ago.
29th & 30th September - Wine Festival  Whether you have a ‘nose’ for fine wines or just enjoy quaffing a favoured tipple, our wine festival will be a treat for your olfactory receptors and taste-buds!
Monday 29th October – Friday 2nd November - Wizard Week  In a puff of steam it’s Wickedly Wonderful Halloween Fun during October Half Term!
8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th December - Santa Specials  Soak up the festive atmosphere at Havenstreet Station with a visit to Santa. Stroll through our sparkling Winter Wonderland before meeting Santa who’ll have a quality gift for every child.
26th December - Mince Pie Specials  After the indulgence of Christmas Day, discover the Island's hidden winter landscape ... Settle back in our warm and comfortable Victorian and Edwardian carriages to enjoy a steam train journey through the Island’s unspoilt winter countryside, or hop off at one of our stations to enjoy the seasonal air!
1st January 2013- New Year ‘Hangover’ Specials Welcome 2013 with a peaceful New Year steam train ride through the Island's winter landscape aboard our vintage steam trains.

News

DUKE OF KENT VISITS ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY

As the Isle of Wight Steam Railway marks its 40th Anniversary year, the Haventreet-based heritage railway was honoured with a visit by HRH The Duke of Kent.

After arriving by helicopter, the Duke spent an hour and a half touring the Railway during the morning of Tuesday 10th May. His visit began with introductions to a number of the Railway's longstanding personnel who were involved in the establishment of the Railway 40 years ago. He also met two well-known former railwaymen, Ken West and Ray Maxfield, who worked on the Island's railways during the last years of steam in the 1960s.

The Duke was then escorted around Havenstreet Station by Steam Railway Chairman Steve Oates, visiting the heritage signalbox, the newly refurbished shop, the Carriage & Wagon Workshop and the Mechanical Engineering Workshop. The Duke later joined the footplate of Victorian locomotive No. 24 'Calbourne' for a trip to Wootton and back.

“It has been an honour to receive a royal visitor during our 40th Anniversary year, and a real boost to our members, staff and volunteers who have done so much to develop our heritage railway into the first-class operation that it is today”, said IW Steam Railway Chairman Steve Oates. “The Duke has a keen interest in engineering and heritage and I know he enjoyed seeing so many different aspects of our work. He was particularly pleased to be able to ride on the footplate of our flagship locomotive No. 24 ‘Calbourne’”.

The Duke of Kent's visit is the fourth royal visit to the IW Steam Railway during the past 40 years, and he is the third 'Royal' to ride on the locomotive footplate. In 1977 the late Earl Mountbatten took the regulator of No 24 heading a train to Wootton, and HRH Prince Phillip joined the footplate of No. 24 during his visit in 2001. Meanwhile The Queen travelled in the first class 'royal' compartment of the Railway's Victorian train during her visit in 2004.