This is a fun and enjoyable place for all the familys that love steam with its trips between buckfastleigh and totnes also its other attractions with animals otters a d butterfly's also its friendly staff great food
I enjoy the museum there and the bus trip recommend beautiful river to sit by
Great beer and atmosphere. Feels like we're in the film 'Murder She Said' by Agatha Christie.
Coping under difficult trading conditions. Staff on the day I went not particularly helpful which is unusual.
Not been for several years now but pleasantly surprised to see it. Had a good day out. The shop is well stocked with n gauge and oo gauge railway
Great place to visit and take train ride on steam train to Totnes and back.
Lovely ride. Just long enough for young children. Rare breeds farm at Totnes fantastic
It has trains. At a train station. What is there to say. Not a fanatic but it is interesting.
Great place, very scenic heritage railway running down the Dart Valley. Sadly currently closed...
A lovely line with splendid trains. Slightly irritating that one of the trains was diesel today. But these things happen.
A steam engine never fails to please. And it's free to watch.
Stunning,like going back in time,beautiful steam train journey to Totnes.
Nice trip into the past, regular times so you can get on and off.
We picked a beautiful day. We parked in Totnes and walked through the woods alongside the River Dart (20 mins) The steam train ride went from Totnes to Buckfastleigh about 7 miles. Well kept railway a nice restaurant and small garden at Buckfastleigh. A truly lovely day out well worth a visit.
Good time however the ride wasn't as as smooth as other historical railways
Wonderfull its a great day out. We all really enjoyed it its good to go to the rare breeds centre as by the time you have walked round that the train is back.
Beautiful place, picturesque. Went for an afternoon tea on the steam train. This was an amazing experience. Food was delicious and plenty of it. There was a museum full of the history of the railway with old pictures of interest. A gift shop, restaurant too. Also, the other side of the car park is the otter and butterfly farm. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Amazing experience. I am in a wheelchair and the staff we wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble, they had a ramp ready for me to get into the carriage and were very friendly and helped my husband to push me. I can't recommend it highly enough. We also had a lunch in their restaurant and the food was exceptionally good.
Great friendly staff lovely train ride and worth doing it more than once on the day
Had a very nice afternoon here the 1940s show ground had a lot of good vehicle's x
An amazing restored heritage railway, running through a very scenic route. Sit on the right-hand side from Buckfastleigh, and on the left from Totnes, for the best views of the river Dart. Buckfastleigh Station has a small museum which is worth visiting. If you have time, consider breaking your trip at Staverton and walk up to the village (about a 10-15 minutes walk), and don't forget to check out the medieval bridge right next to Staverton Station.
Nice little museum well kept station you can tell a lot of work has gone into preserving the railway and engines
Santa Train, it's a definite must for children and families
Great day out. Staff show how much they love helping here. All very friendly and love to answer questions
A very enjoyable day. The staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and also enthusiastic with the children which adds to little ones excitement for seeing and travelling on a steam train. The journey was very scenic, especially as the weather was good. The bonus was seeing Thomas shunting trucks around the station
Good oldie worldie experience nice staff very pleasing
Beautiful railway, enjoyed the journey and great activities at either end of the line. Particularly loved the otter sanctuary.
Where else can you travel in style pulled in period rolling stock by either a vintage steam tank engine or diesel
Amazingly helpful staff
Rented a carriage for a family get together and they did everything possible to make this happen
Check out the museum too a veritable treasure trove of period history exhibits and displays
Beautiful scenery along line. A lot to see and do. Good parking at Buckfastleigh with usual tea room and shop. Went as a club outing including a prearranged workshop tour.
Love this place! Great value for money, beautiful scenery and great trains!
Had a wonderful dining experience. And journey between Buckfastleigh and Totness. Great food and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend this to anyone.
A step back in time! - A definite MUST visit.
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A fantastic day out & suited for all members of the family...
This little railway is one of the prettiest in the south west. Young kids find this ride really enjoyable and the staff on board are realley kind. Definitely recommend
Really lovely will go again next year when back on holiday
A great little trip for the whole family! Ride as much or as little as you like, highly recommended
When in area I always visit, in fact twice that week
Great way to spend some quality time with out doing anything
Very disappointing after the publicity I was very very disappointed ended up taking out picnic home and sat in the garden. Does not justify any stars really
A fine, fine heritage railway. With a very good restaurant at the Buckfastleigh terminus and a very well stocked model shop.
Amazing afternoon out but the sunshine did help it was red hot
It's a delight to see the restored much loved engines and carriages still being used today, step back in time its great. The model shop well worth a visit, for those with imagination building their own set ups
Great service from staff and really friendly people who are ready to help out. Also unique events happen every so often so I recommend looking what's on to see if there is anything interesting which there usually is.
Great steam railway! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Sad shops in Totnes all closed but it was New Year.
On going repairs all round shows a shortage of cash as old stock is left to rot on show, this is not a good thing to show the visitors...best was the ride on the train in the old coaches. ..
Great day out.. Good price good food. Perfect staff. Couldn't fault it
Great railway and relaxing return trip but not as good as Swanage railway
Stepping back to a different era. Fabulous change of pace. Put down your phone and use your senses.
Watch the beautiful river scroll by, fill your lungs with fresh air, punctuated by moist steam and coal from the engine.
Let your body be massaged by the rhythmic ti tat, ti tat, as the carriage takes the strain.
Enjoying the haulage behind visiting Clayton D8568.
Had a great time here on the Christmas train, a very well done experience, we all loved it. Would definitely go again. Included a ride on the steam train and an opportunity to meet Santa and his two elves. The kids got a present, and we all had some Christmas punch (spiced apple juice) and a mince pie. Very festive and definitely put us in the Christmas mood.
Beautiful historic railway station. With the museum
A superb preserved railway running through the beautiful Devon countryside. Plenty to do at either end of the line. If you fancy a trip to Buckfast Abbey there is a bus stop nearby. Great facilities for food, toilets and sitting. A real time warp line.. vintage stations, trains, locomotives and railway paraphernalia from yesterday. Friendly staff. Very reasonable fares and a fairly regular service. Highly recommended.
Great model railway shop and good food in the restaurant. Well done.
Love it here. We didn't go on the train, but had lunch, a walk around the museum and watched the trains come and go. My 3 year old loved it!
Had fun travelling on a steam train with old carriages and seating which really puts you back in time, you get to follow the river dart which is beautiful.
