A train arrives at Corfe Castle from Norden, Swanage Railway
A train arrives at Swanage Station

Swanage Railway

Swanage

A heritage steam railway running from Swanage through the Purbeck countryside, past Corfe Castle's ruins, to Norden.

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AttractionTime here: 1.5–3 h

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Railway Station Approach, Swanage, BH19 1HB

Quick facts

Steam trains run about six miles from Swanage to Norden, with stops including Herston Halt, Harman's Cross and Corfe Castle.

Trains run daily from April to October and at weekends through the rest of the year.

The line passes beneath Corfe Castle, whose ruins can be seen from the carriage window.

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