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Volks Railway

285 Madeira Drive, Brighton BN1 1EN, England
44 1273 292718
Ranked #8 of 74 attractions in Brighton
4.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Most recent review
- 19 May 2012
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Brighton, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

This is a charming little railway that goes from the pier to the marina and is very cheap, only £3.10 for an adult for a round trip, which is cheaper than Brighton's bus system for the same journey and surely more scenic. The best way to travel this particular stretch. More

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Tunbridge Wells
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We travelled along the sea front to the Marina. Really fun, and good value at only £2 per person each way More

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Ashford, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Volks railway is one of them things that makes Brighton so unique. I have visited many times and never thought to ride on it, but on walking to the marina and not wanting to walk all the way back i got on the railway. It was really relaxing. I think its classy that the stop half way is called half... More

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Hove, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The Volks is one of those things you've just 'got to do' while in Brighton; it's not fast, it doesnt' go anywhere particularly thrilling (you've got to walk the last half km from the end station to the marina), but it's old fashioned fun and an integral part of Brighton's history. Worth doing (once!) More

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Tunbridge Wells
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19 reviews 19 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a great attraction to take you down to the marina, it is fairly prices at £3.10 return for adults and allows you to get some great photos, kids will love it. More

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Stevenage
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We did this last year, and I am reviewing it now. It was interesting to see but not exactly exciting. Worth a look but that's all really ... still a bit of a walk to the Marina at the other end, and the marina was a little dissappointing really. More

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London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is the first electric train ever! However you would never know it why not tell us a little about it, totally run down, we did nearly kill an old lady trying to save her dog. I also had the misfortune of using the toilets! It had the cheek to warn me that these facilities are cleaned by males and... More

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Reigate
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

A pleasant and gentle pootle along the sea front. The original carriages lend it the impression of travelling in the Victorian era More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Great experience and the history of the railway is interesting too. More

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chelmsford
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

saved on the legs to the marina stops half way for the play area More

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