The adorable miniature railway through fairy woods that kids love - and it's only £2.50 to ride
This cute miniature railway in Poynton has been a popular destination for families for the past 40 years. But Brookside Miniature Railway looks even better than ever thanks to the dedication of a team of local volunteers who took it over when it was at risk of closing forever five years ago.
The miniature railway was first opened back in 1984 by the former owner of the garden centre and has delighted families ever since. But in 2018 it appeared to be at risk of permanent closure, until a group of local railway enthusiasts teamed up to take it on. During lockdown the team took the opportunity to repaint it all, while the garden centre, now owned by Klondyke & Strikes, helped in providing materials too. Chris said: "The general community here have been brilliant. It's how to run a railway, with a lot of volunteers and not much money and a community behind you.
Band leader Andy was famous for his own BBC show, The Andy Prior Big Band, in the 1990s and continues to bring smiles to the faces of young and old with his role at the miniature railway. He gamely dresses up for the themed events at the railway, which include special Santa trains at Christmas times and an Easter egg hunt over Easter.
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