LSME - Abbey Park Miniature Railway

07/12/2025

Santa, the elves and all the volunteers at Abbey Park Miniature Railway would like to say a huge thanks to all those that came to see us today and braved the weather! Thank you as well for being so patient while queueing to see Santa, who has been a very busy man today!

If you have any photos that you would like to share from today and would be happy for us to use for next years event, please comment them or send them to us privately!

That’s all for this year, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and look forward to welcoming you back in the New year! Keep an eye out for updates on this page for when we are open!

Merry Christmas! 🚂🎄🎅

07/12/2025

Santa Special- we are OPEN!
We have a small number of walk up tickets available today on a first come first serve basis. Tickets are £7 per child (includes gift from Santa) and £4 per adult! We are open until 3pm today, do come and join us! Santa is looking forward to seeing you 🎅🎄

03/12/2025

Abbey Park Miniature Railway Leicester Santa Special, THIS SUNDAY 7th December 10:30am-3pm. Our final tickets remain on sale! Secure them fast and don’t miss out on this family friendly event, with prices considerably low in comparison to other local Santa events at £7 per child (includes gift from Santa) and £4 per adult! Book now via our website www.lsmeabbeypark.com or pay on the day*! Cash and card payments accepted!

So what is it all about? Enjoy a magical experience on our miniature railway through Santas Grotto hauled by a Steam or Diesel train, meeting the main man himself and his elves! Children receive a present and long lasting memory, with adults, family and friends all accompanying them on the train together. Plenty of opportunity for photos!

*Only a limited number of tickets available and when they’re gone, they’re gone! Book now via our website to secure your place.

29/11/2025

Just a week to go till our annual Santa Special, on the 7th December, our final tickets remain on sale! Secure them fast and don’t miss out on this family friendly event, with prices considerably low in comparison to other local Santa events at £7 per child (includes gift from Santa) and £4 per adult! Book now via our website

Located within Abbey Park at the heart of Leicester, Abbey Park Miniature Railway is maintained and operated by volunteers from Leicester Society of Model Engineers Ltd.

20/11/2025

Our popular Santa Special event is almost here, taking place on Sunday 7th December! Here’s a look back at some of our previous Santa Specials over the years! We are looking forward to hosting another memorable event. Get your tickets now via the website link www.lsmeabbeypark.com

20/11/2025

**SANTA SPECIAL- SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER 2025, LIMITED TICKETS LEFT 🎅🎄**
Bookings are still available for our annual Santa Special this year taking place on Sunday 7th December. Get your tickets now before they sell out as we only have a small number available! This event has been a sell out in previous years, with the prices considerably low in comparison to other local Santa events, just £7 per child and £4 per adult.

On the day, enjoy a magical experience on our miniature railway through Santas Grotto, meeting the main man himself and his elves! Children receive a present and long lasting memory, with adults, family and friends accompanying them on the train all together!

How do you book? Please visit our website www.lsmeabbeypark.com to download a form and send to us.

So don’t delay, get booking! Santa and his elves are hard at work getting the presents made and wrapped. They are looking forward to welcoming you to their grotto which will be here before you know it!
Any questions, please drop us a message and we will try to get back to you as soon as we can. Please note we are all volunteers!

Located within Abbey Park at the heart of Leicester, Abbey Park Miniature Railway is maintained and operated by volunteers from Leicester Society of Model Engineers Ltd.

08/11/2025

**Edited, sadly we are un able to open today (09/11) due to shortage of volunteers. Sorry to disappoint those who turned up.**

We will be open tomorrow, Sunday 9th November from approximately 12:30-15:30. Tomorrow marks the commencement of our winter operations, running fortnightly weather and volunteer permitting! Please keep an eye on this page for regular updates.

Not got your Santa special tickets yet? Tomorrow is the perfect opportunity to get these booked. We have a limited number of tickets and the event is only held on one date, so don’t miss out! Great fun for all. 🚂🚂

24/10/2025

"More popular than any volunteers could have possibly imagined" ❤️

Rides on the miniature railway to Glenfield Tunnel will be available next year, organisers have announced.

Read more about it here: https://bbc.in/47ovqYB

11/10/2025

We were pleased to welcome a famous passenger to our railway this week, professional darts player Gerwyn Price! (Pictured below)

We are back open tomorrow, Sunday 12th October from approximately 12:30-16:00, why not make the most of the dry weather and treat family and friends to a miniature train ride through Abbey Park? Tickets just £1.50 per person, with accompanied under 5’s travelling FREE! We take cash and card payments too! Great fun for all and don’t forget if you haven’t already booked for our annual Santa Special event, you can book directly with us at the Ticket office. We hope you can join us!🚂🎟️

05/10/2025

We will be open today (5th October) from approximately 12:30-16:00! Train rides just £1.50 per person. We take cash and card payments 🚂

23/08/2025

Bank holiday fun this weekend, with 3 days of action! Open Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday from approximately 12:30-16:00!

Enjoy a train ride with family and friends just £1.50 per person, with accompanied under 5’s travelling FREE! We take cash and card payments too! 🚂🚂

20/08/2025

It’s Wednesday which means we are OPEN TODAY! Come on down with family and friends and enjoy a miniature train ride around Abbey Park, just £1.50 per person (accompanied under 5’s travel FREE)! Open today until approximately 4pm. 🚂🚂