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Trains, Planes & Automobiles!

Buckle Up for Fun on Wheels, Wings, and Rails!

If your little ones are fascinated by things that go vroom, zoom, and whoosh, you’re in the right place!

This page is your go-to guide for kid-friendly attractions that celebrate all things that move. Whether you’re raising a future pilot, engineer, or race car driver, there’s something here to spark their imagination and fuel their curiosity.

Audley End Miniature Railway in Essex

Get ready for the most exciting family adventure at Audley End Miniature Railway’s Summer Festival! Ride the train into the woods find out all about the importance of wishes. Back at the station, enjoy face painting, go-karts, forest bathing, mirror garden, our art wall and daily stage shows. Dance with DJ Melody and join the Fairy & Elf Parade. A magical summer adventure awaits!

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Child interacts with exhibit at London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum in London

Visit London Transport Museum Covent Garden and explore 200 years of transport history, across its award-winning galleries.

From a horse drawn tram to an electric bus and vintage Tube carriages to an Elizabeth Line simulator, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Kids go free and adult tickets include free return entry for a whole year.

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buses at the Trollybus museum in Lincolnshire

The Trolleybus Museum in Lincolnshire

Want an unusual form of transport? Trolleybuses were a hybrid between trams, running on rails, and buses on rubber tyres. Although clean, quiet and environmentally friendly they disappeared from British streets in 1972 but you can ride on preserved examples at the Trolleybus Museum. There’s also a cycle museum, old motorbuses and tractors on view.

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Re-enactors in uniform riding in a military vehicle at a 1940s festival.

The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent

Learn all about how ships are designed and engineered at this historic dockyard in Kent. Fun for all the family and suitable for all ages. With so many things to see and do and a ticket that is valid for 12 months, the Dockyard is not only a great place for the family to visit, but also great value for money!

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A yellow boat taking passengers on a ride around Harwich Harbour.

Harbour Ferry Boat Rides in Essex

All the family can enjoy a great boating experience with Harbour Ferry Boat Rides in Harwich. Enjoy an hour round trip on Harbour Ferry, taking in the sights of the huge container port and ships, beautiful river mouths and sailing boats. It is also the easiest way to cross between Essex and Suffolk, while being on the water.

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Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in Buckinghamshire

First Class Day Out! This summer, head on down to your local heritage railway in Quainton near Aylesbury for a first class family day out!

Kids go for £1 on Steaming Days throughout the summer holidays – that’s most* Sundays and every Wednesday from July 30th to August 31st. (*Doesn’t include Thomas weekend on August 9/10th or our fabulous classic car/van/bike rally Auto Fest on BH Monday 25th August). Also this Summer, it’s their popular Emergency Services Day on July 27th – only £7 entry, plus free entry for emergency workers (show your work id on arrival but pre-book tickets for the rest of your party.) See fire engines, police and ambulance vehicles and so much more!

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Race cars at the Thruxton Race Circuit

Thruxton Racing Circuit in Hampshire

Thruxton Retro is a celebration of all things classic … from historic racing cars on track to 70s-themed live music, retro entertainment and family fun. Taking place 20-22 June, it’s a weekend packed with retro racing, circus, F1 demos, soap box derby and so much more. With children 15 and under going free, it’s the ultimate retro weekend for all ages.

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Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire

Crich Tramway Village offers a great family day out. Step back in time with vintage tram rides, exhibitions, a woodland walk, Sculpture Trail and more.

The trams are set in a village scene from a bygone era, with buildings that have been rescued from towns and villages across Britain and lovingly rebuilt, brick by brick.

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A family waving at a steam train on a platform at the Severn Valley Railway.

Severn Valley Railway in Worcestershire

Jump aboard a train at the Severn Valley Railway, an award-winning heritage attraction, and enjoy 16 miles of Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside. While at The Engine House Visitor Centre, enjoy a bite to eat at the cafe, with its balcony views over the Severn Valley. Meanwhile, children can let off some steam on the outdoor, railway-themed play area.

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