WELCOME TO THE LAVENDON NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY (LNGR)
Contact Telephone No: 01234 712653
Railway Location:
GPS Postal Code: MK46 4HU
For location of the LNGR, see the map shown separately on this page
Lavendon is located midway between Northampton and Bedford on the A428.
Lavendon Narrow Gauge Railway (LNGR) is situated in Harrold Road, Lavendon, Bucks, some 3 miles from Olney. It is open to the public on published days and available for private functions such as children’s birthday parties.
In addition to the narrow gauge railway, there is a static display of aircraft cockpits, bygones and railway memorabilia.
Why not pay us a visit – we would love to see you!
Check out the gallery web links shown elsewhere on this page!
Public Open Days – 2023: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Train rides will be available on all dates shown below from 11:00am.
Lavendon Narrow Gauge Railway 2023
More details about special events to be held on the following dates will follow
16th April 2023 – Open Day
14th May 2023 – Open Day
25th June 2023 – Open Day
16th July 2023 – Open Day
3rd September 2023 – Open Day
8th October 2023 – Open Day
Opening times 11.00 am until 4.00pm
Contact Details: Pam and Tony Collins: Tel No 01234 712653
Lavendon Connection 
What time do you close today?
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Do you still have the ride to see Santa?
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I don’t think Santa will be putting in an appearance today but I expect there will be some railway rides. Best to check with the operators direct on 712653, Pam or Tony Collins.
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Open Day at the LNGR usually runs from 11am to 5pm.
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When do you sell tickets for the santa Christmas trips?
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The LNGR is taking bookings now. Please ring the LNGR on 01234 712653 to make a booking.
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It’s certainly improved and expanded since my first visit many years ago, please continue your brilliant and hard work.
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Thank you Brian! I will pass on your much appreciated comments to the LNGR.
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Hi
What are the fares for the santa days ?
Thanks
Dan
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Apologies Dan for taking a long time to reply whilst I found out the answer. The cost per adult or child is £8 each which includes refreshments and a gift for children.
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Hello Are there still spaces for the santa special on the 10th? Many thanks
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Hi Lucy. Sorry I’m afraid I don’t know about the current booking situation. Please give Tony or Pam Collins (the Railway people) a call on 01234 712653 to make a booking on the railway for your preferred day.
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Hi
What are the days you are open in 2018 as i would like to see the cockpits ?
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Hi Dan
Unfortunately I haven’t yet received the programme for the LNGR events in 2018, but as soon as I get it I shall post the details on this web site.
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Thanks
Dan
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Hi
Can i confirm that the aircraft cockpits are accessable when you have an open day ?
Regards
Dan
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Hi Dan
Sorry for the delay again. I understand that the aircraft will be visible in their barn/hanger on all the open days, but access to the cockpits themselves is not immediately practical. However, Tony Collins is planning to have a ‘open cockpit day’ on one of the Open Days when some of the aircraft will be pulled out and made accessible by ladder. Nevertheless, if you give Tony a ring beforehand on the number given on the page above (01234 712653) then he will do what he can to advise or accommodate a more personalised visit and/or let you know when the open cockpit day might take place. Hope that helps.
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Hi
Sorry i forgot to reply !
I would only like to see the cockpits no needto sit in them. Thank you for your reply.
Rgds
Dan
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Hi, do you do anything for Xmas at all?
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Hi Katherine
I believe the Lavendon Railway has now discontinued running Santa Specials, but you may wish to check this out with the railway on 01234 712653.
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Hello, I’m enquiring for children’s birthdays, what are the rates??
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Many thanks or your enquiry. It would be best if you talk to the railway operators about what you have in mind so that they can give you an accurate answer. Pam or Tony Collins can be contacted on 01234 712653.
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When can we start booking for the Christmas Santa train? Kerry
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Hi Kerry. Unfortunately the Christmas Santa rides are no longer being held – the last train ran for Xmas 2017. However, train rides are still available on the Open Days during the rest of the year 2019 – see the website for dates.
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Hello just wondered if you were open at easter
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Sorry – the next Open Day for the LNGR is 12 May 2019.
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Hi.
Do you need to book for the train rides on be open days? Hoping to come along on Sunday 12th May.
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As far as I know there is no need to book, but you may like to double check with the operators using the telephone number shown on this webpage.
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Hi there,
What time is the last train ride and how much does it cost? Thank you 😊
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Hi Paula. Open days normally close at about 5pm. I’m not sure how much the rides currently cost – you need to get in touch with the operators, Tony or Pam Collins on 01234 712653.
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It’s £1 per person for a ride
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Is it possible to view the cockpits on the afternoon of 23 June,I will be in the area from Norfolk and would appreciate a quick look. (over the fence would do).
Many Thanks
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Hi Maurice. I would strongly advise you to get in touch with the owner and operator Tony Collins on 01234 712653. The cockpits are normally housed in a covered shed and are generally out of sight from public areas. If he is available on the day then I’m sure Tony would be amenable to you seeing the aircraft.
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Will there be open days in 2021 or 2022?
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I will endeavour to find out from the train operators and let you know.
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Sorry for the delay in reply. The operators are hoping to re-start having Open Days from next April 2022 onwards. We expect details to be posted here in due course.
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Are you doing any Santa train rides this year please
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I understand the Santa Rides are no longer being held. However it is expected that Open Days will resume from April 2022 onwards. Details should be posted here in due course.
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Hi. Do you have to book tickets for the open days or can you just turn up on the day? Great to see LNGR back open.
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Hi Richard. I understand from the operators that you can just turn up on the day – no tickets needed in advance.
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Hello,
I am just emailing to see if you have any availability for a birthday party of 7 children on 16th July?
If so, how much is this and how would I book it?
Best wishes,
Bonnie
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Hi Bonnie. Many thanks for your enquiry. Please could you get in touch with the railway operators, Pam and Tony Collins, on 01234 712653 who will I’m sure be able to answer your query as I do not hold this information. Many thanks.
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Hello,
I am trying to find an email address for the railway as I want to find out when they are open because I want to see the aircraft cockpits. I live in Bedford and have never visited, passed by on the bus many times but the bus now only goes as far as Turvey.
If you would like to pass on my details to the owner then I will appreciate it.
Many thanks and kind regards.
Alan Preece
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Hi Alan
Many thanks for your message. I’m afraid I don’t have an email address for the railway owners, Pam and Tony Collins, only a telephone number 01234 712653. Your message is most helpful because I discovered that whilst I had posted an update about railway opening times for 2023, back in January of this year, I have failed to update the main railway page. I have now amended the latter page which shows all the 2023 dates, starting with 16th April, then 14th May, etc. So if you navigate to the ‘Lavendon Railway’ page, you should now see the full list of opening times for 2023.
I’m very sorry for causing any confusion and I hope this gives you the answers that you need. Let me know if you need any other info.
Kind regards,
Nigel Stickells, Editor
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How much is the train ride please this Sunday 16th April
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Hi Janice. I’m told there is no entry charge but the train ride is £2 per person. Nigel.
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thank you
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