Bentley Miniature Railway - (Near East Sussex, South East)

5 /5 Jonathan Boatwright: We recently hosted a birthday party here and I couldnt sing their praises enough. What a wonderful place with such kind and helpful staff. Everyone here was so helpful, the weather wasnt great and all the staff pitched in helping us move things from the cars, set up gazebos and get everything ready. In terms of planning they were so flexible and couldnt do enough to get things just how we wanted them. The kids had the best time, its a great venue with a great mix of engines and beautiful scenery to ride the trains through. The birthday boy even got a chance to drive one of the trains which absolutely made his day. Thanks!

4 /5 Aaron Turner: My wife bought us tickets to the Santa Express at the Bentley Miniature Railway. They were £20 as one ticket comes with two free adult tickets. Upon arrival I was disappointed. The car park was unlit and uneven making it perilous walking towards the tent. Portable toilets greeted us along with Pizzeria Al Forno. The food from this van was great and a welcome change from chips. Inside the presentation was underwhelming, but dont be fooled, my two-year-old loved it, and thats what mattered to us. He was able to use guttering to roll baubles along, make reindeer food and have his handprint. The staff and the children helpers were great. Along with the food, this kept him entertained for over an hour until it was our time on the Santa Express. We queued up, all excited, but then found out they were running 15 minutes late. He had to go back to the tent. This was too distressing for my son. I wish we knew they were running behind. When it was our turn it was magical. Strings of colourful LEDs and inflatables before heading towards Santas Grotto. Inside was Santa and his helper. It was such a beautiful moment. Santa was so lovely with our son and his helper kindly filmed. We didnt feel rushed at any point and the gift was a wonderful wooden number puzzle, which we really appreciated. Now we know what to expect we will be coming again next year.

5 /5 Susan Lyon: A really worth while day out for children and adults alike! Over a mile of track. For £5 a person you can ride as many trains as you like all day!!!! Heaven for all enthusiastic train buffs! Lovely cafe next to the site. If the weather is good, take a picnic. Would advise the ladies to take a small cushion to use to sit on the trains. The wooden seats are a bit hard!!!! Well worth a visit and a cheap day out!

5 /5 Alice Gothard: We visited yesterday for the Santa experience and it was so magical. We turned up 20 minutes before our allotted time. We were greeted with a complimentary hot drink which we enjoyed whilst our children made keepsake Christmas handprints. We got on the train and went to see Santa. The train was decorated all Christmassy which my son loved and then the walk through the woods was also full of Christmassy lights. Our son has always been a bit nervous about Santa but this one was really kind and our son was over the moon with his present. We finished off with pizza afterwards! Lovely little afternoon out. Next year we may try and book a slightly later slot to enjoy the lights in the dark! We will definitely be returning next year. It made such a lovely change from the hideously busy and over commercialised Christmas events.