Go green: visit Britain’s most beautiful parks by train
There’s no better time to reconnect with nature than Love Parks Week – and what better way to get there than by train? Visit Britain’s most beautiful parks by train and explore for yourself how community rail lines across Britain offer scenic, sustainable routes to some of the country’s most picturesque parks. Whether you’re after a peaceful picnic spot, a family-friendly play area, or a leafy escape, here are some beautiful parks by train.
Howard Park & Manor Park, Glossop
Route: Glossop Line – High Peak & Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership
Just a short walk from Glossop Station, these two Victorian parks are perfect for a relaxing day out. Manor Park offers wide open spaces, a duck pond, and a great play area, while Howard Park features formal gardens and a paddling pool in summer.
Balloch Castle Country Park. Photo: Visit Scotland
Balloch Castle Country Park, Loch Lomond
Route: West Highland Line – West Highland Line Community Rail Partnership
Hop off at Balloch Station and you’re just minutes from the shores of Loch Lomond. The park offers panoramic views, fairy trails, and plenty of space for a lakeside picnic.
Manor Park, Bexhill-on-Sea
Route: Marshlink Line – Kent Community Rail Partnership
Just a stroll from Bexhill Station, this park features ornamental gardens, a boating lake, and a café. It’s a peaceful retreat just minutes from the seaside.
Parc Howard Museum. Photo: Cofgar.Wales
Parc Howard, Llanelli
Route: Heart of Wales Line – Heart of Wales Community Rail Partnership
Accessible from Llanelli Station, Parc Howard is a historic park with a museum, formal gardens, and panoramic views over the town. It’s a peaceful spot with cultural charm.
Bodlondeb Park, Conwy
Route: Conwy Valley Line – Conwy Valley and North West Wales Community Rail Partnership
A short walk from Conwy Station, this park offers views of the estuary, woodland walks, and access to the historic town walls. It’s a tranquil escape with a rich backdrop of Welsh heritage.
Shipley Glen. Photo: Visit Bradford
Shipley Glen & Roberts Park, West Yorkshire
Route: Bentham Line – Leeds–Morecambe Community Rail Partnership
From Saltaire Station, walk through the UNESCO World Heritage village to reach Roberts Park, then continue up to Shipley Glen for woodland trails and a historic tramway.
Shibden Park, Halifax
Route: Calder Valley Line – Calder Valley Community Rail Partnership
A short walk or bus ride from Halifax Station, this park features a boating lake, miniature railway, and the historic Shibden Hall, home of Anne Lister.
Queens Park Crewe. Photo: Visit Cheshire
Queen’s Park, Crewe
Route: Crewe to Manchester Line – Crewe to Manchester Community Rail Partnership
A 20-minute walk or short bus ride from Crewe Station, this restored Victorian park features a lake, bandstand, and floral displays.
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