WACKADOO! Bluey is visiting Swanage Railway!
When? 05 Apr 2025 to 06 Apr 2025
Where? Swanage Railway - Swanage
Come and meet everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler at Harmans Cross on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April.
You must purchase a timed event ticket to meet Bluey - so why not have a family fun filled day out on the Railway. Our railway attraction operates full- size steam and diesel passenger trains along the five and a half miles of line from Norden to Corfe Castle and down to the Victorian seaside town of Swanage. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a great family day out on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast.
Bluey will be making appearances at Harmans Cross Village Hall (next to Harmans Cross Station) at intervals on each day, beginning at the following times. 10:30, 12:00, 13:10, 14:30 and 15:50
Please note this event is for ticket holders only. There is no parking at Harmans Cross.
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