Name: Hampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway
Rating: 5.0

Hampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway

Hampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Feltham, Sunbury-on-Thames, Greater London TW13 6XH, UK

1-90 Years

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Description

Hampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway is a historic 1915 heritage narrow-gauge railway located in Middlesex. It gives visitors the chance to step back in time and enjoy steam train rides alongside the impressive Kempton Steam Museum. This family-friendly attraction is run entirely by volunteers and offers a countryside experience within London’s M25.

Visitors can enjoy rides pulled by the 1903 locomotive ‘Darent,’ explore the museum’s huge triple expansion steam engines, and take part in fun events such as the Dinosaur Train adventure. The site also features a picnic field, children’s play area, woodland walks, and a second-hand railway bookshop. Facilities include free parking, toilets with baby changing, and refreshments at the ticket office.

Entry is £4.50 for adults, £2.50 for children (2–15), and free for under 3s. The Dinosaur Train costs £3 for children and £5 for adults (advance booking required).

This attraction offers a unique combination of history, engineering, and family fun, making it a great day out for all ages. With friendly volunteers, plenty of outdoor space, and memorable steam rides, it’s a special place to learn, relax, and enjoy time together.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Dinosaur Train: Go Dinosaur hunting for a ‘Roarsome’ and unbeatable value family day out! Ride our Dino our Dinosaur Train and keep your eyes open for scary raptors along the route! Take part in our ‘Hunt the Dinosaur’ competition – just watch out there might be a dinosaur sneaking around looking for a bite of your picnic! Climb aboard our miniature ‘Dino’ sit-on train for a fun-filled ride the kids will love – and best of all, it’s completely FREE! Perfect for little adventurers, and trust us, they won’t want to get off!
Kempton Steam Museum: Discover early British 20th century engineering at its best in Kempton Steam Museum right next door to the railway, housing two of the largest triple expansion steam engines in the world. Standing 62 ft high and weighing 1000 tons each, the museum has a rich industrial heritage story to tell about the supply of clean drinking water to London in the early 20th century.

Facilities

Parking: Parking available.
Food & Drinks: Teas, coffees, cold drinks, and snacks are available at the refreshments window at the Ticket Office.
Toilets: Toilets available including baby nappy changing facilities.
Picnic: Yes, and we warmly welcome all families and visitors to our pretty picnic field with countryside picnic tables and a safe children’s play area with the ‘Kempton Flyer’ play train.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £4.50
Child (2-15): £2.50
Under 3: Free
Dinosaur Train: £3 for children (under 3s free) & £5 for adults (advance booking only)

Pricing URL: https://hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk/plan-your-visit/bookings/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Look no further than our beautiful heritage steam railway for an exciting and different children’s party or that special anniversary.

For just a £120 (including VAT) you can book the whole train for up to thirty people. Bring your own party food as we have a lovely picnic field complete with countryside tables and umbrellas and a play train where the kids can round around freely and pretend to be a train driver! There’s plenty of free parking and drinks, snacks and souvenirs are available at the Ticket Office.

Visit the website for more information.

We are open on Sundays from March to the end of October 2025. Opening hours are 10.30 to 4pm with trains running 3 times per hour with the last train at 3.40pm. We are also open some Saturdays but check our website for details.

Address: Hampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway, Snakey Lane, Feltham, Sunbury-on-Thames, Greater London TW13 6XH, UK

Post Code: TW13 6XH

Council: Hounslow

County: Greater London

By Car: Using Sat Nav TW13 7ND or google maps TW13 6XH, access to our site is via a driveway off Snakey Lane. Enter through the open gate marked “Museum Entrance” and drive 0.75 miles to the car park. The Railway is located on the right of Kempton Steam Museum, with main parking on the left.
By Bus: The 290 goes between Twickenham and Staines. Alight at the roundabout (Feltham Junction) under the A316 and take Snakey Lane to the site following the Brown signs. The H25 runs from Hatton Cross (nearest London Underground Station – Piccadilly Line) to Feltham and Hanworth. Get off at Sunbury Way (Stop VA) and follow the brown signs.
By Train: The nearest Network Rail Station is Kempton Park, served by South Western Railway, Shepperton Line out of Waterloo. Turn right leaving the station to Park Road and turn right (North) towards the A316. Turn right (North-East) along the A316 towards London. The twin chimneys of the Kempton Park Waterworks are ahead. Keep right going down, and then left, via the A316 pedestrian underpass: the pedestrian gate to the right is locked. On public open days a notice is displayed with details of how to gain access. Otherwise continue down the footpath to the roundabout, turn left, and enter via the main vehicle gate. Distance: 0.75 miles (20 minutes walk).