Swanage Railway
A heritage steam railway restored by volunteers, running from Swanage through Corfe Castle to Norden, with picturesque views of the castle and rolling hills from the carriage windows.
The original line closed in 1972, and volunteers have since restored it section by section. It now runs about 10 km between Swanage, Corfe Castle and Norden, with some services extended to Wareham on selected dates. The carriages are vintage, and the steam locomotive passing the foot of Corfe Castle hill is a classic spot for photographers. A return ticket costs about £20. You can get off at Corfe Castle to explore and catch a later train. Timetables change with the seasons, so check the official website before you travel.
Opening hours
Per seasonal timetable
Nearby sights
- Swanage
- Dancing Ledge
- Durlston Country Park
- Studland Bay
- Old Harry Rocks
- Brownsea Island
- Corfe Castle
- The Etches Collection