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Places to Visit in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway, Beaconsfield

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway

Warwick Road
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2PL
Tel: +44(0)1494 672919
Email: click here
Bekonscot Model Village & Railway online: information and bookings

Good things do come in small packages! BE A GIANT in this miniature wonderland where nobody grows up. Established in l929 Bekonscot Model Village captures a delightful and timeless image of a lost age, depicting rural England in the l930’s. An unforgettable day out for everyone. Any surplus is given to charity.

There are seven charming little villages in a l.5 acre miniature landscape of farms, fields, castles, churches, woods and lakes. Walking around you’ll tower over the tiny population enjoying the fun of the fair, the zoo, or lazily watching the cricket match. Interesting buildings include castles, a Tudor house, thatched cottages, and a replica of Enid Blyton’s ‘Green Hedges’. There are also moving models, such as a coal mine, nodding donkey, and the fun fair.

Bekonscot boasts the ultimate train set. Its historic Gauge 1 line has been famous since 1929 for being one of the largest and most complex in Great Britain. Complete with full size signal box and lever frame that controls up to twelve trains at a time. Enjoy a ride on our 7¼ inch narrow gauge railway which runs throughout the season. In our Education Centre find out more about the history of Bekonscot and our models.

Bekonscot Model Village, "The World's oldest original model village"

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway, Beaconsfield

Opening Times
Open  mid-February to end October/early November 10 am to 5.30 pm.

Directions
Bekonscot is in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, and is easily accessible from London. It is just seven miles from the M25 and less than three miles from the M40 motorways.

BY CAR: Junction 16 of the M25, northbound M40, leave at Junction 2 for Beaconsfield. There are brown tourist signs marked “Model Village” from the M40. On leaving the M40, follow signs for “Model Village” along the A40 and A355.

CAR PARKING: Opposite main Bekonscot Entrance.Coaches: Please use the entrance off roundabout (Waitrose).

BY TRAIN: Beaconsfield railway station is a 5 minute walk. Chiltern Railways run from London Marylebone – High Wycombe – Beaconsfield – Banbury – Birmingham. Info:08456 005 165

In case of alteration, please check prices, opening times and any specific important information before booking or visiting

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