Book your Steam Train Ride for a round-trip on the famous Dean Forest Railway

Enjoy a relaxing journey along the Dean Forest Railway behind one of their impressive steam locomotives.

This is Dean Forest Railway's most popular train ride. If you're visiting the area and you're looking for things to do in the Forest of Dean, this is the ideal experience and suitable for all ages. 

Your journey begins at Norchard Station, travelling south to Lydney Junction. There you will enjoy a 20-minute break while the engine runs round. Here you'll have your chance to see the locomotives close up, and the operation of the level crossing gates and the ‘run round’ procedures!

And then north to Parkend, a classic branch line station, where there will be one more 20-minute break for the engine to run around, before returning to Norchard.

Departure Times

Days - Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays

Off-Peak Days 11:00, 12:35 & 14:30

Operating on available dates in 2023 from March - April, and from October - November

Peak Days 10:15, 11:50, 13:45 & 15:20

Operating on available dates in 2023 from April - October

Important info:

• Children 2 and under go free
• Duration of round-trip - 1 hour and 25 minutes
• Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time
• Dogs are welcome to travel on this train at a cost of £2
• Please note, bookings for the Steam Train Ride are for one round trip only – for 'hop on, hop off' unlimited travel throughout the day, check out the Steam Day Rover tickets!