Miniature railway in Bexley is the hot ticket this spring

A new attraction which will be just the ticket for Bexley residents to let off some steam is set to open in the spring.

Hall Place and Gardens are on track for the opening of the Welling and District Model Engineering Society’s (WDMES) new miniature railway.  

The railway will be open every Sunday from 12.30pm to 4pm until it reaches the end of the line in September.

Alan Philpot from WDMES said: “The society welcomes the chance to work with the team at Hall Place to bring the enchantment of steam back again into the borough.”

To enjoy a ride visitors will need to visit the new station located on the South Park at Hall Place, by going over the Weir bridge turning left and following the River Cray. 

There will be a £1 charge to ride the railway.

It’s also full steam ahead for the WDMES Clubhouse, which will also be located on the site.

Cabinet Member for Places Councillor Peter Craske welcomed all Bexley residents aboard,  saying: “We are all very excited to bring the WDMES trains to Hall Place and make our historic site their new home. 

“I know how popular the train rides and experiences have been at Falconwood and we all look forward to this whole experience going from strength to strength at this site. 

“Hall Place already has some stunning gardens and attractions and this will really give people even more reasons to get on board.”

The gardens continue to open to the public seven days a week with access to the Riverside Café, Stables Art Gallery and shop.  

The railway will join the Bexley Butterfly House and Plant Centre and Jambs Owls experience as a further attraction at Hall Place.   

For further details visit www.hallplace.org.uk and https://wdmes.co.uk.

Pictured top: Councillor Craske with WDMES member Alan Philpot at the new Hall Place railway.