Bournemouth Mini Guide

Attractions and ActivitiesEastleigh Lakeside Steam RailwayThe Railway runs every weekend throughout the year, all schoolholidays and daily from mid July until mid September 10.00am -4.30pm. The ride of 1 1 /4 miles with a break at Monks Brook Halt forchildren’s play area and picnic tables. The fare is £2.50 for children,£3.00 for adults, children under 2 years of age travel free.Our tunnel has been extended to 355 feet (108 metres) and is nowthe longest Miniature Railway tunnel in Britain.Day out with Thomas is held three times a year. Check our website forfull details. Santa Specials are the last two weekends beforeChristmas, you can book online for these events.Along with other special events the railway offers Footplate Experience,a one day course on how to prepare and drive a locomotive. The coursesstart at 9.00am and finish at 4.00pm. The cost is £160.00 on a one toone basis, or bring a friend for £190.00 for 2 people. The price includesinviting your family and friends at 2.30pm to have a ride, with you driving.Open: Every weekend and all school holidays.Daily from mid July until mid September 10.00am - 4.30pm.Lakeside Country Park, Wide Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire So50 5PE Tel: 02380 612020Web: www.steamtrain.co.uk Email: elr@steamtrain.co.uko n o u r D o o r S T E P0845 051 1700 | www.bournemouth.co.uk 43