Helston Railway will kick off its 2023 season next week with Easter-themed events taking place throughout the weekend. 

The railway will officially open Thursday, April 6 with Easter celebrations taking place on Friday, April 7, Sunday, April 8 and Monday, April 9.

Children will be able to take part in bunny and chocolate hunts, with a special guest 'hopping' in to oversee.

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Guests will also be able to walk along the extra 513 metres of cleared trackbed from Truthall Bridge towards Helston. From the new boundary, visitors will be able to see the iconic Lowertown viaduct in the distance. 

The railway has become increasingly popular over the past few years. As well as the train journey there is a buffet cart which sells breakfasts, cakes, lunches, and snacks and a gift shop.

Visitors can just turn up as the railway doesn’t take bookings, but tickets must be purchased from the shop which is adjacent to the car park.

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Trains depart from Prospidnick Halt at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm, with morning services being generally busier than afternoon trips.

Ticket prices for adults are £9.50, children ticket prices are £6.50, for a family of two adults and three children is £28.00 and children under the age of five are free.