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Bekonscot now open for 2011

Published on 19 February 2011 by Tim. 5 comments »

We’re open again now every day, 10am to 5pm - right up to and including 30th October 2011.

As ever, we’ve made some changes to make your visit to our miniature world even more special: the Bekonscot Light Railway now gives rides EVERY DAY of the open season (small extra charge), and we’ve a brand new TEA ROOM, with indoor seating for those rainy days.

Come and see for yourself!

There have been 5 comments. Add yours »

colin brown 09 April 2011 12:49

I VISITED THE MODEL VILLAGE ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO AND IT WAS SUCH AN ENJOYABLE DAY. A VERY NICE PLACE TO TAKE YOUR FAMILY FOR A GOOD DAY OUT AND GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY FOR WHAT YOU SEE AND DO.I AM HOPEING TO MAKE ANOTHER VISIT IN MAY AND SHOULD BE ANOTHER ENJOYABLE VISIT.

Laura Palmer 17 April 2011 08:35

I loved my visit this year first of many cam last year and was also lovely. Think the new Food area is fantastic! Looking forward to visiting again!

Tony A'Len 03 May 2011 09:53

I USED TO BE TREATED TO A VISIT TO THE MODEL VILLAGE REGULARLY AS A BOY IN THE EARLY 1960'S. A FRIEND VISITED LAST WEEK AND COULDNT BELIEVE THAT SHE HAD NEVER BEEN BEFORE,AND HOW MUCH FUN HER AND HER GRANDSONS HAD. THIS EVOKED SOME LOVELY MEMORIES AND NOW I AM PLANNING TO VISIT WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN.

Richard Hunt 28 August 2011 08:58

I am planning to take my grandchildren (7 & 5) to the Village next Friday (weather permitting). I am looking forward to it, as I was their age in the 1950s' when I last came. Has it changed, I wonder? The model railway with trains in the green livery of the then BR Southern Region are what I remember particularly.

VJ 14 February 2012 13:15

Beckonscot is cool in 2011!

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