Abbey House Museum 2026
Yorkshire
Middleton Railway 2026
Established in 1758, the railway holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest continuously working railway. It was originally built to transport coal from the Middleton Colliery to the thriving markets of Leeds.
Contacts
Operator: Middleton Railway Trust Ltd
Address: The Station, Moor Road Hunslet Leeds Yorkshire LS10 2JQ
- Telephone: 0113 271 0320
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
4 Apr-Oct. Sat-Sun & BHol. Also Wed in school hols. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Travel
- By Bus: various
- By Rail: Leeds / 2 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Explore the rich tapestry of Leeds’ industrial past, where the heritage of steam and coal still resonate with every chuff and whistle. Situated at Hunslet Moor, adjacent to junction 5 of the M621, this standard gauge line of 1.25 miles is the world's oldest operating railway, running from Moor Road to Middleton Park.
