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Volks Railway

Contact Details

285 Madeira Drive
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EN

Tel: +44 (0)1273 292718

Fax: +44 (0)1273 292719

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Type: Railway

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.

Please note:

The railway will be closed for one day for the annual inspection on 7th September 2010 and one day due to the National Speed Trials on the 11th September 2010.

For school and group bookings please go to:

http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/index.cfm?request=c1194075

Also see: Volks Electric Railway Association website: http://www.volkselectricrailway.co.uk/

Road Directions

Immediately east of Brighton Pier

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station: Brighton is 1 mile
Local buses stop nearby

Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult return fare	£2.80 per ticket
Adult single fare	£1.80
Child return fare	£1.40 per ticket
Child single fare	£0.90 per ticket
Fam (2+4 or 1+6) single	£3.80 per ticket
Fam (2+4 or 1+6) return	£6.40 per ticket

£1 single trip for local residents on the first Saturday of each month - proof of residency required.

Opening Times

02/04/2010 - 30/09/2010
Day	Times
Monday	10:15	17:00
Tuesday	10:15	17:00
Wednesday	10:15	17:00
Thursday	10:15	17:00
Friday	10:15	17:00
Saturday	10:15	18:00
Sunday	10:15	18:00
BankHoliday	10:15	18:00

Facilities

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre - On the beach, east of Brighton Pier.
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction - Enclosed carriages available on train.

Accessibility

Accessible Lift - Madeira Life 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
Ramp/Level Access

Children & Infants

Babes in Arms
Baby changing - Near Half Way Station.
Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Parking & Transport

Coach parking - Nearby (Madeira Drive}.
Parking (charge) - Nearby (Madeira Drive).
Railway station within walking distance - Brighton Railway Station - 1 mile.

Payment Methods

Groups Accepted
Special group rates

Establishment Features

Beach / Coast within walking distance
Dogs admitted on a lead - max 1 per person.
Gay/Lesbian Friendly
Groups by arrangement
Groups welcome
Guided tours - Occasional.
Open on bank holidays

Specialist Features

Educational Groups - Occasional talks for school groups via prior arrangement.

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted - Booking advised.

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Brighton Visitor Information Centre:

0300 300 0088

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