Riley's Miniature Railway

Riley's Miniature Railway Riley's Miniature Railway is a not for profit, fun, 5 inch gauge miniature railway. Many years ago, you could travel to Isfield by rail.

Located at Isfield Station on the Lavender Line, a lovely heritage railway in the village of Isfield in East Sussex, TN22 5XB, just off the A26 between Lewes and Uckfield. Right from our conception back in 2011 we have been very proud to support the Evelina Children's Hospital in London, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Every year a donation is sent to the hospital collected from

fares and donations. Charging a very reasonable £1 per person per ride, we give rides to both children and adults alike. We are one of the few, ground level, 5 inch gauge railway's open to the public in the UK and as such, is considered to be the smallest practical ride on track gauge. It is located at the Lavender Line at Isfield Station in Station Road, just off the A26 between Lewes and Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XB. With generous free parking, this is a delightful standard gauge heritage railway with preserved steam and diesel locomotives offering a two mile round trip. The railway's shop can be found within the old waiting room, the grade II listed signal box can be visited and the Lavenders Tea Room is located in the old station building. Of course if the line hadn’t of closed the Lavender Line wouldn’t exist. Today, the nearest national network railway stations are Uckfield to the north with services from London, and Lewes to the south, served by east and west coastal services. Isfield is still served by public transport in the form of Brighton and Hove buses Regency Route running between Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield, Lewes and Brighton. Please visit the following for further information: https://www.buses.co.uk/services/BH/29

For further information on the Lavender Line in particular please have a look at their pages (Lavender Line or Lavender Line Loco Dept) or visit their website: https://www.lavender-line.co.uk

Both Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line are looking forward to our next open day on Sunday 28th June 2026 w...
21/06/2026

Both Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line are looking forward to our next open day on Sunday 28th June 2026 where we will also be manning a stand that same day at the Isfield Village Fete, located behind the Laughing Fish pub.

Entirely operated by volunteers throughout, both railways are located at the beautifully restored Isfield Station in Station Road, Isfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XB, just off the A26 between Lewes and Uckfield.

Riley’s Miniature Railway will be open from 10:00 - 16:00 running from Platform 2 with rides on our little trains costing a small charge of £1.00 per person per ride or alternatively an All Day Rover ticket for £4 for unlimited rides on date of travel. Cash and card payments accepted. Great fun for both children and adults alike.

The Lavender Line will be running passenger services on the heritage railway alongside using steam locomotive Lady Lisa.

Their first service will leave Isfield Station at 11:00 operating a half-hourly service, with the last train at 15:30. Trains travel north to Worth Halt before returning covering a two mile round trip.

It is free to explore Isfield Station, which includes much its original features such as the cattle and unloading dock, yard crane, crossing gates, and of course the Grade II listed Signal Box. Children will love operating the point and signal levers (now disconnected) and having a look at the fantastic pictures of how the station looked back in the day when it was part of the main railway network (1858 to 1969).

Lavender’s tea room located in the old station building will be open from 10:00 - 16:00 for light lunches, tea, coffee, cream teas, cakes & cold drinks.

Our younger visitors can be kept amused at the two play tables while the grownups enjoy a coffee!

Please take a look in the Gift Shop (once the waiting room) on Platform 2 where they have a wide variety of gifts, souvenirs and a lovely selection of ice cream.

Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on site and on the heritage railway train providing they don’t sit on the seats. Small dogs are generally able to be accommodated on the miniature train.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the day where tickets for the Lavender Line train are available from the gift shop. Cab rides available for an additional supplement.

There is plenty of free parking located in the old goods yard right next to The Laughing Fish, a lovely traditional Sussex village pub.

The nearest mainline railway stations are at Lewes and Uckfield, however a taxi or the 29A bus operated by Brighton & Hove buses will be required for the rest of the journey. This service stops directly outside Isfield Station and runs regularly and daily between Brighton, Lewes, Uckfield and Heathfield. The timetable can be found at https://www.buses.co.uk/services/BH/29.

Can’t make this date? Don’t worry, Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line’s remaining public open days for 2026 are as follows with the Lavender Line’s traction type also shown:

•Sunday, June 28th - Steam - Isfield Summer Fete
•Sunday, July 19th - Diesel
•Sunday, August 2nd - Steam
•Sunday, August 16th - Diesel
•Sunday, August 30th - Steam
•Monday (Bank Holiday), August 31st - Diesel
•Sunday, September 13th - Steam - plus Southern Classics Society - Classic Car Show
•Sunday, September 27th - Diesel
•Sunday, October 11th - Steam - plus Model Railway Exhibition and Miniature Day
•Sunday, October 25th - Diesel
•Saturday, October 31st - Diesel - Halloween Special - timings TBC
•November - CLOSED

The Lavender Line will aim to operate the advertised traction, however reserve the right to substitute with alternative traction if required for operational reasons.

If a date is not shown there are no public trains or site access and the tearoom is not open.

Further information on the Lavender Line can be found here: https://www.lavender-line.com or by visiting the Lavender Line’s page.

Riley’s Miniature Railway is a not for profit set up and very proud to support the Evelina Children's Hospital in London (part of Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) by sending them a donation once every year collected from fares.



Although stifling hot today we enjoyed our open day. Well done to all the visitors who braved the heat to visit us. We a...
21/06/2026

Although stifling hot today we enjoyed our open day. Well done to all the visitors who braved the heat to visit us. We arrived a little earlier to run the mower over the grass and cut back the odd bit of foliage encroaching the track. On the miniature track today we had two trains, hauled by Ride on Railways locomotives Jasper and Hercules. On the Lavender Line side, Class 09(125) was hauling the train to Worth Halt and back which was great to see and offers our regular visitors a bit of variation when it comes to traction. Around lunchtime we heard that familiar sound of a steam roller passing Isfield Station so we raced over to watch it pass. All good fun!

21/06/2026

Although stifling hot today we enjoyed our open day. Well done to all the visitors who braved the heat to visit us. We arrived a little earlier to run the mower over the grass and cut back the odd bit of foliage encroaching the track. On the miniature track today we had two trains, hauled by Ride on Railways locomotives Jasper and Hercules. On the Lavender Line side, Class 09(125) was hauling the train to Worth Halt and back which was great to see and offers our regular visitors a bit of variation when it comes to traction. Around lunchtime we heard that familiar sound of a steam roller passing Isfield Station so we raced over to watch it pass. All good fun!

Both Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line are looking forward to our open day today - Fathers Day - Sunday 21...
21/06/2026

Both Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line are looking forward to our open day today - Fathers Day - Sunday 21st June 2026.

Entirely operated by volunteers throughout, both railways are located at the beautifully restored Isfield Station in Station Road, Isfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XB, just off the A26 between Lewes and Uckfield.

Riley’s Miniature Railway will be open from 10:00 - 16:00 running from Platform 2 with rides on our little trains costing a small charge of £1.00 per person per ride or alternatively an All Day Rover ticket for £4 for unlimited rides on date of travel. Cash and card payments accepted. Great fun for both children and adults alike.

The Lavender Line will be running passenger services on the heritage railway alongside using one of their heritage diesels.

Their first service will leave Isfield Station at 11:00 operating a half-hourly service, with the last train at 15:30. Trains travel north to Worth Halt before returning covering a two mile round trip.

It is free to explore Isfield Station, which includes much its original features such as the cattle and unloading dock, yard crane, crossing gates, and of course the Grade II listed Signal Box. Children will love operating the point and signal levers (now disconnected) and having a look at the fantastic pictures of how the station looked back in the day when it was part of the main railway network (1858 to 1969).

Lavender’s tea room located in the old station building will be open from 10:00 - 16:00 for light lunches, tea, coffee, cream teas, cakes & cold drinks.

Our younger visitors can be kept amused at the two play tables while the grownups enjoy a coffee!

Please take a look in the Gift Shop (once the waiting room) on Platform 2 where they have a wide variety of gifts, souvenirs and a lovely selection of ice cream.

Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on site and on the heritage railway train providing they don’t sit on the seats. Small dogs are generally able to be accommodated on the miniature train.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the day where tickets for the Lavender Line train are available from the gift shop. Cab rides available for an additional supplement.

There is plenty of free parking located in the old goods yard right next to The Laughing Fish, a lovely traditional Sussex village pub.

The nearest mainline railway stations are at Lewes and Uckfield, however a taxi or the 29A bus operated by Brighton & Hove buses will be required for the rest of the journey. This service stops directly outside Isfield Station and runs regularly and daily between Brighton, Lewes, Uckfield and Heathfield. The timetable can be found at https://www.buses.co.uk/services/BH/29.

Can’t make this date? Don’t worry, Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line’s remaining public open days for 2026 are as follows with the Lavender Line’s traction type also shown:

•Sunday (Father’s Day), June 21st- Diesel
•Sunday, June 28th - Steam - Isfield Summer Fete
•Sunday, July 19th - Diesel
•Sunday, August 2nd - Steam
•Sunday, August 16th - Diesel
•Sunday, August 30th - Steam
•Monday (Bank Holiday), August 31st - Diesel
•Sunday, September 13th - Steam - plus Southern Classics Society - Classic Car Show
•Sunday, September 27th - Diesel
•Sunday, October 11th - Steam - plus Model Railway Exhibition and Miniature Day
•Sunday, October 25th - Diesel
•Saturday, October 31st - Diesel - Halloween Special - timings TBC
•November - CLOSED

The Lavender Line will aim to operate the advertised traction, however reserve the right to substitute with alternative traction if required for operational reasons.

If a date is not shown there are no public trains or site access and the tearoom is not open.

Further information on the Lavender Line can be found here: https://www.lavender-line.com or by visiting the Lavender Line’s page.

Riley’s Miniature Railway is a not for profit set up and very proud to support the Evelina Children's Hospital in London (part of Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) by sending them a donation once every year collected from fares.



Both Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line are looking forward to our next open day on Fathers Day - Sunday 21...
20/06/2026

Both Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line are looking forward to our next open day on Fathers Day - Sunday 21st June 2026.

Entirely operated by volunteers throughout, both railways are located at the beautifully restored Isfield Station in Station Road, Isfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XB, just off the A26 between Lewes and Uckfield.

Riley’s Miniature Railway will be open from 10:00 - 16:00 running from Platform 2 with rides on our little trains costing a small charge of £1.00 per person per ride or alternatively an All Day Rover ticket for £4 for unlimited rides on date of travel. Cash and card payments accepted. Great fun for both children and adults alike.

The Lavender Line will be running passenger services on the heritage railway alongside using one of their heritage diesels.

Their first service will leave Isfield Station at 11:00 operating a half-hourly service, with the last train at 15:30. Trains travel north to Worth Halt before returning covering a two mile round trip.

It is free to explore Isfield Station, which includes much its original features such as the cattle and unloading dock, yard crane, crossing gates, and of course the Grade II listed Signal Box. Children will love operating the point and signal levers (now disconnected) and having a look at the fantastic pictures of how the station looked back in the day when it was part of the main railway network (1858 to 1969).

Lavender’s tea room located in the old station building will be open from 10:00 - 16:00 for light lunches, tea, coffee, cream teas, cakes & cold drinks.

Our younger visitors can be kept amused at the two play tables while the grownups enjoy a coffee!

Please take a look in the Gift Shop (once the waiting room) on Platform 2 where they have a wide variety of gifts, souvenirs and a lovely selection of ice cream.

Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome on site and on the heritage railway train providing they don’t sit on the seats. Small dogs are generally able to be accommodated on the miniature train.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the day where tickets for the Lavender Line train are available from the gift shop. Cab rides available for an additional supplement.

There is plenty of free parking located in the old goods yard right next to The Laughing Fish, a lovely traditional Sussex village pub.

The nearest mainline railway stations are at Lewes and Uckfield, however a taxi or the 29A bus operated by Brighton & Hove buses will be required for the rest of the journey. This service stops directly outside Isfield Station and runs regularly and daily between Brighton, Lewes, Uckfield and Heathfield. The timetable can be found at https://www.buses.co.uk/services/BH/29.

Can’t make this date? Don’t worry, Riley’s Miniature Railway and the Lavender Line’s remaining public open days for 2026 are as follows with the Lavender Line’s traction type also shown:

•Sunday (Father’s Day), June 21st- Diesel
•Sunday, June 28th - Steam - Isfield Summer Fete
•Sunday, July 19th - Diesel
•Sunday, August 2nd - Steam
•Sunday, August 16th - Diesel
•Sunday, August 30th - Steam
•Monday (Bank Holiday), August 31st - Diesel
•Sunday, September 13th - Steam - plus Southern Classics Society - Classic Car Show
•Sunday, September 27th - Diesel
•Sunday, October 11th - Steam - plus Model Railway Exhibition and Miniature Day
•Sunday, October 25th - Diesel
•Saturday, October 31st - Diesel - Halloween Special - timings TBC
•November - CLOSED

The Lavender Line will aim to operate the advertised traction, however reserve the right to substitute with alternative traction if required for operational reasons.

If a date is not shown there are no public trains or site access and the tearoom is not open.

Further information on the Lavender Line can be found here: https://www.lavender-line.com or by visiting the Lavender Line’s page.

Riley’s Miniature Railway is a not for profit set up and very proud to support the Evelina Children's Hospital in London (part of Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) by sending them a donation once every year collected from fares.



Although not strictly relating to Riley’s Miniature Railway, some of our volunteers enjoyed a social visit to see our fr...
20/06/2026

Although not strictly relating to Riley’s Miniature Railway, some of our volunteers enjoyed a social visit to see our friends at Hove Park Railway today, home to the Brighton and Hove Society of Miniature Locomotive Engineers. This was a special day for them as they were celebrating their 75th anniversary with visitors being offered rides behind both steam, and diesel outline battery electric locomotives. There was also a commemorative 75th anniversary ticket, merchandise for sale, as well as having many static displays showing model railways, stationary engines, 16mm live steam locomotives and locomotives in larger scales such as 5 inch and 3 1/2 gauge’s showing engineering at its best. Please see the following link for further information and open days on this popular railway: https://hoveparkrailway.com

We’ve been very generously donated a couple of garden ornaments - a duck and a dog. Additionally some fish tank ornament...
20/06/2026

We’ve been very generously donated a couple of garden ornaments - a duck and a dog. Additionally some fish tank ornaments consisting of SpongeBob SquarePants items and a bamboo house. We will be adding these to the line side giving our younger passengers something to spot as we trundle up the line. If you have any garden ornaments that you’d like to find a home for or even 1:18 scale vehicles we’d be most grateful.

Address

Lavender Line, Isfield Station, Station Road
Uckfield
TN225XB

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+447793435428

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