First Mainline buses routes 87 and 88 stop outside the Thorne Memorial Park gates and Thorne Market Place.  See also our "How to get there" page that includes details for the Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport some 7 miles from Thorne including bus connections via Doncaster. Disabled car parking next to the railway in the park.

GSP/SATNAV: For the main free car parking area (recommended) enter DN8 5NR this will take you to the Bridge Street car park midway between the entrance and exit.  If you enter DN8 5DZ this will ask you to turn left by the main front park gates (with the bell) then left again. There is some parking underneath the bridge arches, but please be careful of the height restriction under the arches.

Please note that the miniature railway is an outdoor attraction which the D&DMESL reserve the right to alter times, cancel, alter attractions or suspend train services in the event of adverse weather or circumstances beyond the control of the society.  We offer our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause to visitors to the railway.