As a living, breathing, working museum, the Steam Railway is a popular and fascinating destination for all age groups. Beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages, often hauled by 19th century locomotives, can take students on a journey through stations showing different time periods of Isle of Wight railway history (Wootton Station – Edwardian era, Havenstreet Station – 1940s).
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is a registered educational charity, and it is our intention to provide an excellent learning experience for your students, in line with the National Curriculum.
Options for school visits include:
- A guided tour of Havenstreet Station, including our interactive Train Story Discovery Centre and a 1-hour train ride.
- A self-guided tour of Havenstreet Station and Train Story Discovery Centre. Education resources can be provided to support your visit.
- Educational workshops including The Garden Isle by Train (KS1) and Local Study: The History of the Island Railways (KS2).
