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Amerton Railway Workshop & Engine Shed
📍 ST18 0LA
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- Ride vintage 1930s carriages through Staffordshire countryside
- Picnic at Chartley Halt and watch trains go by
- See historic steam and diesel locomotives in the sheds
- View restored ammunition wagons with wartime history
- One-mile narrow-gauge journey between two stations
Amerton Railway is a volunteer-run narrow-gauge heritage railway in Stowe-by-Chartley, Stafford, where you can ride vintage 1930s carriages on a one-mile journey between Amerton station and Chartley Halt, where there's a picnic area to watch trains pass. The workshop and engine sheds house a fascinating collection of industrial steam and diesel locomotives, alongside restored rolling stock including historic ammunition wagons with a poignant wartime history. It suits families, railway enthusiasts and day-trippers, with free parking available in the adjoining Amerton Farm car park. Stafford station is 5.6 miles away, and if you fancy making a longer visit of it, there are 4 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Parking
- Free all day in the Amerton Farm car park
- Booking
- Santa Specials tickets available to book online
- Accessibility
- Access statement available covering mobility and sensory needs
- Best for
- Families, enthusiasts and day-trippers
From the attraction's own website on 3 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Picnic Area
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Amerton Railway Workshop & Engine Shed into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Stafford 5.6 miles
- Rugeley Trent Valley 6.4 miles
- Rugeley Town 7.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page