Transport & space

UPDATE: The Railway is now closed for the winter and will re-open on the 19th March 2022.

Diesel and steam engines explore the stunning gardens and woodland at Audley End. There is also an enchanted fairy and elf walk to explore and an adventure playgroun. Events run throughout the year and tickets are pre booked via the website.

Fun for all the family. Come and ride behind steam and diesel engines along our mile of track with the station in the middle. A country railway with just under a mile of track on the site of the original Colne Valley and Halstead Railway. Steam and diesel engines, carriages, wagons, signal boxes, stations and bridges.

Immerse yourself in a real steam railway museum and get up close and personal to our wide collection of steam trains, diesel locomotives and vintage carriages. Our atmospheric Victorian buildings, restored trains and working signal boxes tell a unique story of a time when the railway was the largest employer in the region.

Step back in time with us and experience the romance of travel in bygone times as you pass through picturesque countryside, beautiful forest and historic towns. We are both the longest heritage railway in Essex, easily accessible via the tube network. Our vintage buses start from Epping and Shenfield stations, whisking you back in time to our period stations, with heritage steam and diesel hauled trains. All three heritage transport experiences are included in one great value ticket - and it's valid ALL day long!

Experience the South-East's largest and fastest outdoor go karting race track, suitable for adults and junior karting enthusiasts of all skill levels. Karts available on this top ranking circuit include the 70mph Race kart, Adult Novice kart and our high spec Cadet kart. We also offer family karting events and children's karting events.**Three different cars suitable for a range of ages - 3-7, 8+ and 14+.

MiniPort at intu Lakeside is open every weekend and school holidays subject to weather conditions. We are open from 10am until 6pm, later if the weather is kind and we are busy. This venue gets very busy in the afternoon so best get there early to avoid the que!! MINIPORT have a large fleet of ships for you to be a captain of. Our fleet of boats are all electric, so no need to pedal or row!! ;-) Great fun for all the family, our boats can fit up to five people. Mini Captains (Children) are allowed to be a captain of the ship as long as they are accompanied by a responsible person.

SEE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR NEXT RUNNING DATE It's a 7 1/4 gauge miniature railway, that runs through the land of the Harlow garden centre . It costs £2 a ride and all money goes back to the development of the railway. We have steam and diesel electric Locos and the garden centre has tea rooms and is a nice place to spend an afternoon and is a great trip out. The ride is about 1/2 mile long and takes... Read more

The boats are now open ❤️😃❤️ on Weekends, Bank holidays and everyday during school holidays 10 am - 6pm
PLEASE NOTE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND SAFETY OF OUR STAFF following measures have been implemented:
➡️Social distancing. Please follow the instructions when you arrive to the site.
➡️ Antibacterial hands application is mandatory before... Read more