Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

07/06/2026

Only two weeks until Father’s Day (21st June)! 🚂

If you're still wondering how to celebrate, why not enjoy a day at the railway?

Celebrate Father’s Day in classic style with a steam-filled day out the whole family will love especially the train enthusiasts!

🎉Kids under 14 travel for FREE!🎉

Here’s what’s happening on the day:
- Steam Train Rides
- Footplate Rides (only 4 places remaining! Pre-booking recommended)
- Shed Tours

Plus all ticket holders can enjoy 20% off their food bill at The Old Station Inn pub, only a 4 mile drive from Woody Bay Station, on the A39/A399 junction at Blackmoor Gate.

Old Station Inn: https://www.oldstationhouseinn.com/

See our website for further details and the chance to pre-book! Tickets are also available on the day from our Station Shop!

Father’s Day: https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/fathers-day

📷:Mike Lanning

06/06/2026

The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway is incredibly humbled to announce that it has become the new custodian of 0-4-0 tender tank locomotive No. 9 ‘Jean’. This is courtesy of the Estate of the late Dr. Alan ‘Chalky’ White.

See the link below for further details.

https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/news/view/new-home-for-0-4-0-tender-tank-loco-jean-at-the-lynton-barnstaple-railway

06/06/2026

Steam on the Moor returns with a brand new episode! 🚂

Episode 34 has now been published on YouTube, taking a closer look at the latest developments at Chelfham and the ongoing work to bring this iconic station back to life.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with everything happening at the railway!

Steam on the Moor, Ep. 34: Chelfham Update:

In this episode of Steam on the Moor from the Lynton and Barnstaple...

05/06/2026

Climb aboard the footplate this Father’s Day! 🚂

Ever dreamt of standing where the action happens? Now’s your chance! As part of our Father’s Day event on Sunday 21st of June, we’re offering a rare opportunity to ride on the footplate of a working steam locomotive!

Join the crew for a unique journey from Woody Bay Station to Killington Lane and experience the railway from the driver’s perspective!

What’s included:
- A 20-minute return footplate ride
- Safety briefing with our crew
- Photo opportunity with the locomotive
- An all-day travel ticket, so you can enjoy multiple journeys in our standard class carriages.

Price: £42.50 per person (1 place per train service – limited availability!)

Pre-booking highly recommended as only 4 places left!

Click the link below for further information and the chance to pre-book!

Father’s Day: https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/fathers-day

03/06/2026

We’re celebrating volunteers’ week as well this, the 75th year of the Heritage Railway movement. Our dedicated team of volunteers don’t just keep the trains running they undertake a myriad of essential tasks in and around our railway.

One of the things we pride ourselves on is our friendly customer experience. If you like working with the public and can enthuse our visitors perhaps a role working in our ticket office or in our tearoom might be for you?

If you’d like to help the L&B on our journey please get in touch, we’d love to have you on board for the ride! https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/volunteers-welcome

02/06/2026

They’re back for 2026! 🦖

Get ready for a roarsome weekend on the 22nd & 23rd of August! 🦖

Meet Ruby the Megalosaurus and her adorable baby dino friends as they roam Woody Bay Station for a weekend full of Jurassic adventures!

Just £1 for kids! 🎉

Event Highlights Include:
• Meet & Greets with Ruby the Megalosaurus and her dino pals throughout the day! (Check our website for roaming meet and greet times.)
• Dinosaur-Themed Train Rides: Travel in style aboard our specially decorated dino carriages!
• Free Kids Trail: Explore the station and woodland to track down hidden dino footprints! Pick up your free trail sheet and pencils from the Station Shop. Complete the trail and earn a sticker!
• Garden Games

See our website for full details and the chance to pre-book!

Rails & Dinosaur Scales: https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/rails-and-dinosaur-scales-dino-days-at-woody-bay-station

01/06/2026

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway – whether working at Woody Bay, Chelfham or Essex, in our specialist and area groups or the many that help the railway remotely and behind the scenes – we are indebted to you all.

In this volunteers' week, in the 75th year of the Heritage Railway movement, we thank all our volunteers past and present for their help in getting the L&BR to where it is now.

If you’d like to help us on our journey please get in touch, we’d love to have you on board for the ride! https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/volunteers-welcome

29/05/2026

There's just one more sleep until you can meet our famous fundraising dogs - Henry and his nephew / apprentice Bertie at our special 'Meet Henry and Bertie Day'.

There'll be fluffy fun, cuddles and photo opportunities at Woofy Bay with our Golden Retriever duo. Bring along your doggy friends (on their leads) and don't forget they get to travel free in 3rd class as do any under 14s!

It's going to be very special day celebrating this unique part of railway history - we 'd love to see you and your canine friends tomorrow!

Details here - https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/events/view/meet-henry-bertie

29/05/2026

Steam on the Moor returns with a brand new episode!🚂

Episode 33 has now been published on YouTube, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a guard.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with everything happening at the railway!

Steam on the Moor, Ep. 33: A Day in the Life of a Guard:

Ever wondered what it takes to be a guard on a narrow-gauge railway? The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway's General Manager, Stuart Nelhams, introduces this spe...

28/05/2026

The 'Coaster' bus service (no. 300) is up and running from Ilfracombe to Lynmouth and, Lynmouth to Minehead.

It's a two stage journey, but you can do each for £3 single (adult) meaning you get to see Exmoor from a whole new vantage point as well as getting to us at the Woody Bay. stop.

Note: only the Minehead to Lynmouth service is open-top.

The Coaster timetable can be dowloaded here -https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/South%20West/May%2026/300%20230526.pdf