Lappa Valley

Lappa Valley Cornwall's Secret World of Play and Trains with award-winning indoor & outdoor fun for families.
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The first passenger of the day waits patiently for Ellie at East Wheal Rose this morning.(Although, we did have a friend...
02/06/2026

The first passenger of the day waits patiently for Ellie at East Wheal Rose this morning.

(Although, we did have a friendly word regarding their yellow-line etiquette!)

01/06/2026

GALA LATEST FROM ELLIE'S FOOTPLATE!

The official timetables for our Grand Gala Weekend have been released, and if you're planning to join us on 13th & 14th June, now is the time to take a look.

For the first time ever, we'll have TWO visiting steam locomotives running on the Main Railway, with Spirit of Adventure and Mr. Hallworth joining our home fleet for what promises to be one of the biggest railway events in Lappa Valley's history.

Add in visiting locomotive Kilgharrah, parallel running, special services, train races, non-stop runs and five steam locomotives in action across the weekend, and it's shaping up to be an absolutely unmissable event.

We've already seen huge interest in this year's gala, and with the timetables now live, we'd strongly recommend booking sooner rather than later.

Unlimited rides on all railways are included in your admission.

See the timetables and book your tickets now at LappaValley.co.uk

We can't wait to welcome you on board.

Congratulations to Iain and Jo, who tied the knot today!Iain is one of those people who many of our visitors will instan...
30/05/2026

Congratulations to Iain and Jo, who tied the knot today!

Iain is one of those people who many of our visitors will instantly recognise. Whether he's helping visitors, answering questions, lending a hand, or simply sharing a friendly smile, he's always willing to go above and beyond for others.

He's a hugely valued member of the Lappa Valley team, and we're delighted to see him begin this exciting new chapter with Jo.

We're also honoured that they chose to celebrate their special day here at Lappa Valley. In fact, as far as we're aware, today marks the very first wedding reception ever held here.

After many happy years together, it was wonderful to see Iain and Jo finally say "I do" surrounded by their family and friends.

From all of us at Lappa Valley, we wish Iain and Jo a lifetime of happiness, laughter, adventure, and wonderful memories together.

Congratulations, Mr and Mrs Williams - and may your journey together continue at full steam ahead!

30/05/2026

Good morning from Lappa Valley!

We absolutely love the school holidays, and being a part of so many special family memories here in Cornwall.

Watching Ellie steaming through the countryside earlier this week, full of excited families heading off to East Wheal Rose, really is a privilege for our team. From the sound of the whistle to the smiles waving from the carriages, there’s something so special about seeing another busy day begin on the Main Railway.

We’re open again today with unlimited train rides, indoor soft play in The Engine Shed, outdoor adventures, boating, adventure golf and plenty of space to make memories together.

We’d love to welcome you on board!

29/05/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came to spend time with us today. It's been wonderful to meet so friends old and new to make memories in the sunshine.

Let's do it all again tomorrow! Please note that we have a slightly amended timetable for Saturday, with the first train leaving at 1000. Check our website for more information.

29/05/2026

🚂 WE'RE OPEN EVERY DAY! 🚂

Hop on board, and let us transport you into Cornwall's Secret World of Play and Trains.

🚂 Three Railways to Explore
🚂 Adventure Play
🚂 Adventure & Frisbee Golf
🚂 Pedalo Swans
🚂 Indoor Soft Play
🚂 and so much more!

Pay once, and play all day - with unlimited train rides and all our main activities included in your admission.

Book your adventure now: https://www.lappavalley.co.uk

🚂 The official timetables for our Grand Gala Weekend have now been released! 🚂From parallel runs and train races, to fiv...
28/05/2026

🚂 The official timetables for our Grand Gala Weekend have now been released! 🚂

From parallel runs and train races, to five steam locomotives working together at once, this is set to be one of the biggest weekends in Lappa Valley history.

There’s lots to look forward to across 13th and 14th June — and you can now discover the full details and view the timetables on our website here: https://www.lappavalley.co.uk/news/timetables-released-for-lappa-valleys-grand-gala-weekend/

We’d strongly recommend pre-booking if you’re planning to join us onboard.

28/05/2026

While many people are still enjoying breakfast, our team are already hard at work behind the scenes bringing Ellie gently up to steam for another busy day here at Lappa Valley.

Today, Ellie and diesel locomotive City of Truro are both running services on the Main Railway, taking visitors on the journey into Cornwall’s Secret World of Play and Trains.

From the first glow in the firebox to the first whistle of the morning, there’s something really special about watching the railway come to life before a busy day of adventure begins.

We’re open today — and we’d love to welcome you on board.

It’s been lovely to welcome many friends to Lappa Valley this week, with laughter, sunshine, train rides and special fam...
27/05/2026

It’s been lovely to welcome many friends to Lappa Valley this week, with laughter, sunshine, train rides and special family memories being made across our little corner of Cornwall.

We’re open again tomorrow, with steam locomotive Ellie and diesel locomotive City of Truro both running services on the Main Railway — ready to transport you into Cornwall’s Secret World of Play and Trains.

Enjoy unlimited train rides, indoor soft play inside The Engine Shed, outdoor adventure play areas, pedalo swans, adventure golf, woodland walks, Frisbee Golf and much more — all included in your admission.

Pre-booking is highly recommended at LappaValley.co.uk — we’d love to welcome you on board.

27/05/2026

The sunshine has made Picnic & Paddle one of the most popular spots at Lappa Valley over the last few days — and it’s easy to see why.

Tucked away at peaceful Newlyn Downs, Picnic & Paddle is a really special little escape where families can cool off, paddle in the stream, splash about and relax amongst the trees. It’s one of those places where children can simply play, explore and make summer memories.

The best part? To get there, you’ll hop aboard our Newlyn Downs Branchline and enjoy a picturesque journey through the woodland. It really does feel like discovering a hidden world.

We’re open again today, and with another warm day ahead, we’d love to welcome you on board for some sunshine, train rides, family fun… and maybe a paddle or two.

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St Newlyn East
Newquay
TR85LX

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01872 510317

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