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Welcome

The Audley End Miniature Railway is a family tourist attraction nestled in the beautiful country side of north Essex. You and your family can enjoy an authentic, traditional day out full of innocent fun and imagination.

Our Steam Engines travelling through the Estate Woodland

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Admissions HutToilets on StationSignal Box CafeGift ShopFairy WalkSmoking Area in Car Park

There is level access from the car park to:

Picnic Area

General

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.
There is a public toilet for disabled visitors. The toilet is a Changing Places toilet.

Getting here

Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End
Saffron Walden
CB11 4JB

Travel by public transport

You can get to Audley End Miniature Railway by bus and train.
The nearest bus stop is outside the Saffron Walden County High School, approx. 1/2 mile from the Railway The bus stop is 0.5 miles / 0.8 km from Audley End Miniature Railway.
The nearest train station is Audley End. The train station is 1.6 miles / 2.6 km from Audley End Miniature Railway.

You can walk from the Train Station to the Railway however the footpath is not suitable for a wheelchair or pram. You can also get a taxi from the Train Station to the Railway.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Walden Cabs by calling 01799 500500. You can get a taxi with Saffron Walden Wheelchair Taxi by calling 01799 543311. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
You can get a taxi with Five Star by calling 01799 522445.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.
From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The path is sloped.
The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
The path is 1000mm wide, or more.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

Getting around inside

Ticket/ information desk

Admissions Hut

From the main entrance to the desk, there is level access. The route is 2000mm wide, or more.

Things to See and Do

We have a complimentary ticket policy for personal assistants.

Picnic Area

Some display information is low, for wheelchair users. There are seats.

Public toilet

Toilets on Station

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
The toilet is a Changing Places toilet.
From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
The route is 1000mm wide, or more.
The toilet door is 800mm wide.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right.
There is 1000mm at the side of the toilet.

Shop

Gift Shop

From the main entrance to the shop, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more. The door is 800mm wide.
The route through the shop is 800mm wide, or more.

Place to eat and drink

Signal Box Cafe

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more. To get to a table, there are no steps.
The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.
There is background music sometimes.
The table and plates have high colour contrast.
We cater for sugar free (diabetic), vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), nut free and vegan specific diets.

Getting around outside

Fairy Walk

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.
The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

Designated Walking Trail

Fairy Walk

The trail is 300metres long. Some of the trail has a loose surface.

Picnic Area

Picnic Area

From the car park to the picnic area, there is level access. The path is 1000mm wide, or more.
The entrance is 1000mm wide.
You can bring your own food to the picnic area.

Smoking

Smoking Area in Car Park

From the main entrance to the smoking area, there is level access. The route is 2000mm wide, or more.

Customer care support

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