Events at Lappa Valley
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Benny Halt, St Newlyn East Cornwall TR8 5LX
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February Half Term Fun
Lappa Valley will be open every day over February Half Term, with fun for the whole family.
Two railways to explore, indoor soft play, outdoor adventure play areas, adventure golf and delicious food, drink and cakes in The Engine Shed Café.
Winter entry is at a special price of just £8.50 per person, with all the main activities included in the admission price.
Original Engine Weekend
Enjoy rides behind Lappa’s original locomotives from the last 50 years, including their flagship engine Zebedee.
Check the Lappa Valley website, and keep an eye their social media for more details of which engines are in use each weekend.
Paddington at Lappa Valley
We are pleased to share that the world’s favourite marmalade-loving bear, Paddington™ will be making one of his most exciting adventures yet—a visit to Lappa Valley, nestled in the scenic Cornish countryside.
He will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day – don’t forget to bring your camera!
We’ll be releasing more details, including booking information soon.
Please note, that people with valid Annual Passes will be welcome to attend this event for free.
Easter Weekend at Lappa Valley
Celebrate Easter at Lappa Valley, with fun including an Easter Egg Hunt and our famous Duck Races!
All three railways will be open to ride, pedalo swans on the lake, indoor soft play, outdoor adventure play areas, adventure and frisbee golf and delicious food, drink and cakes in The Engine Shed Café – plus much more.
Lappa Valley’s Rail 200 Gala Weekend
Join us for a special gala, where all our available locomotives will be in service as part of the national Rail 200 celebrations.
There will be special services across the whole weekend, with every available locomotive running on our main 15” gauge railway – including the double and triple-headed workings and the return of our famous racing trains!
More details will be released closer to the time.
Newlyn Downs Branchline 30th Anniversary
In 1995, Lappa Valley opened our 10 1/4” gauge Newlyn Downs Branchline – with the route following the former GWR line up to the former Mitchell and Newlyn Halt.
It took several years to build the railway as the trackbed had gone untouched since 1963. The original track and locomotive Duke of Cornwall actually came from Carlyon Bay on the south coast, where for many years they delighted thousands of beachgoers with rides.
Earlier this year, we opened a new station for the railway – and in 2025, we’ll be celebrating 30 years of the Newlyn Downs Branchline with a special weekend of memories and maybe a few surprises too.
Original Engine Weekend
Enjoy rides behind Lappa’s original locomotives from the last 50 years, including their flagship engine Zebedee.
Check the Lappa Valley website, and keep an eye their social media for more details of which engines are in use each weekend.
Original Engine Weekend
Enjoy rides behind Lappa’s original locomotives from the last 50 years, including their flagship engine Zebedee.
Check the Lappa Valley website, and keep an eye their social media for more details of which engines are in use each weekend.
Duggee at Lappa Valley
This is a message to Squirrels everywhere!
We are pleased to share that Duggee will be coming to Lappa Valley on the 27th and 28th October 2025.
He will be making appearances at intervals throughout the day – don’t forget to bring your camera!
We’ll be releasing more details, including booking information soon.
Please note, that people with valid Annual Memberships will be welcome to attend this event for free.
Lappa Valley’s Fireworks Spectaculars
Join us on two dates this year for one of our spectacular fireworks displays.
Our historic 19th Century Engine House is brought alive by the Kernow Fireworks Company with a dazzling display of rockets, fountains, candles and more!
As for pre show entertainment, from when the first train of visitors arrives at about 5.30, The Engine Shed featuring our indoor soft play area will be open for children to let off steam and you’ll be able to enjoy a ride on the Lakeside Railway too prior to the show starting at around 7.30.
Theres plenty to eat and drink too! Our cafe will be open serving a range of delicious hot and cold food, snacks as well as soft and alcoholic beverages. Our well stocked glow products stall will be on hand to purchase glow sticks, glow glasses, headbands and more.
Bookings Open September 2025. Please note, that these events are pre-book only.
Father Christmas at Lappa Valley
All aboard for the most festive start to your christmas in 2025. Savour the magic of Cornwall's Secret World of Play and Trains at Christmas time. Meet Father Christmas in his very special grotto, where a present awaits for the children!
We will be releasing more details on our 2025 Father Christmas experience later this year.
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