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A small steam-style miniature railway that runs laps around the grounds of a working garden centre on the edge of Poynton. Children can take a short ride on the trains, which travel past decorated garden areas and fairy-themed displays that change through the year. The line has grown over the decades and now runs a long circuit, with a station building, a bridge and a tunnel along the route. Younger children tend to be fascinated by the locomotives, while older children and adults can enjoy the engineering and the scenic setting. Because it sits inside a garden centre, families can combine a ride with a browse of the shops or a stop at the café. The railway is run largely by volunteers and opens on a limited weekly pattern, so it is worth checking before a visit.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
Wellies
Wristband for lost childrenWrite your number on it before you go in.
Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
Woolly hat- Sit-upon mat
- Backseat organiser
Umbrella
Flask of tea
Kitchen roll
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Photos: Anna Tesar, CC BY 2.0 · hazelnicholson, CC BY 2.0 · Circular Design & Design Activism Studio, CC BY 2.0
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