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Volk's Electric Railway

Brighton and Hove

Type:Railway

Aquarium Station & Visitor Centre, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1EN

Website

Tel: +44 (0)1273 294478

Volks Railway - railway on its way

About

Britain's oldest electric railway built in 1883, running for one and a quarter miles along the top of the beach from the Aquarium Station near Brighton Pier to the Marina. Trains every 15 mins. Cafe and toilets opposite.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult return fare£5.00 per ticket
Adult single fare£3.90 per ticket
Child (age 3-14) return fare£3.10 per ticket
Child (age 3-14) single fare£2.40 per ticket
Family return£13.10 per ticket
Family single£9.60 per ticket
Senior Return£3.90 per ticket
Senior Single£2.70 per ticket

Doggies free.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Lift - Madeira Lift near to Half Way Station.
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Wheelchairs must be folded to fit on trains.
  • Disabled Parking - nearby (Madeira Drive).
  • Disabled persons toilet - nearby at each end.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible - provided wheelchair user is able to alight from wheelchair into train carriage and wheelchair is folded

Catering

  • Cafe - nearby.
  • Food Shop on site
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Outdoor eating area - nearby.
  • Picnic area - nearby.
  • Refreshments Available
  • Take away food - nearby.
  • Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

  • Babes in Arms
  • Baby changing - Near Half Way Station.
  • Children’s packs
  • Children's Meals
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
  • Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Beach / Coast within walking distance
  • Beach/Coast 5 min walking distance
  • Beer Garden
  • Dogs admitted on a lead - max 1 per person.
  • Dogs welcome
  • Gift shop
  • Groups by arrangement
  • Groups welcome
  • Guided tours - Occasional.
  • Guided tours by arrangement
  • LGBT Friendly
  • Toilets - nearby.

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking - Nearby (Madeira Drive}.
  • On site parking close by
  • Parking (charge) - Nearby (Madeira Drive).
  • Railway station within walking distance - Brighton Railway Station - 1 mile.
  • Secure cycle parking

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted
  • Special group rates

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre - On the beach, east of Brighton Pier.

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Educational Groups - Occasional talks for school groups via prior arrangement.
  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted - Booking advised.
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Click here to view the map.

Awards

  • Visit BritainWe're Good to Go We're Good to Go 2021

Opening Times

2021 (25 July 2021 - 30 Oct 2021)
DayTimes
Monday - TuesdayClosed*
Wednesday - Sunday11:00 - 17:00*

* Open: Easter-end of September.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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