We are very fortunate at The Hyde to have one of the longest and most highly regarded narrow gauge steam railways in the country. It is a 71/4 inch gauge with a variety of locomotives and carriages.
The main station is set in an orchard near the house from which nearly two kilometres of track follow a scenic route that includes tunnels, bridges, turntables and a viaduct. The railway is run on our behalf by a group of volunteers and is not open to the public, although we do hold some charity fund-raising events throughout the year.
By prior arrangement, and subject to train driver availability, we are happy to organise train rides and driving experiences for the exclusive use of our guests. We offer four main types of event, but are happy to discuss any specific requirements you may have.
Put pedal to metal at JDR Karting. Burn some calories scaling the walls and boulders at Redpoint Climbing Centre. Knock ‘em dead with strikes and spares at Tenpin Worcester. See how crazy golf can get at Mr Mulligan’s. Or bounce away an afternoon on trampolines at The Buzz.
Got a taste for trains? Ride the Severn Valley Railway and disappear into a bygone age. Immerse yourself in second-world-war munitions stories in the Drakelow Tunnels (go at night for the ghost tours). Or find out what surgery looked like in the 19th century, at the George Marshall Medical Museum.
Swim outdoors at Droitwich Lido. Discover divinely creamy ice cream at Churchfield’s Farmhouse in numerous crazy flavours. Check out Malvern’s Three Counties Showground for all sorts of family events. Or walk through a 360-degree ocean tunnel and meet the sea otters at National Sea Life in Birmingham.
Down in the Cotswolds for the day? Don’t miss the Cotswold Water Park, where you can try anything from aerial adventure to archery and wakeboarding to waterskiing. Stick around for the furry cuties at the Cotswold Farm Park. Or meet the goats and meerkats at Little Owl Farm Park.
Pick from six crazy themes, including a scary dentist and a missing rock star, at Top Escape Rooms. Play the beautiful Sapey golf course in good weather or stay indoors if it rains, working on your game in the golf studio. Or ride through peaceful woodlands across a 150-acre farm with Tipton Hall Riding School.
Fish for trout at Kingfisher Lake. Pack a picnic and drift down the quietest stretch of the River Wye with Hereford Canoe Hire. Or cruise the river on stand-up paddleboards with Avon River Activities. Stay on dry land and explore the lanes by bike with Phil Prothero Cycles. Or walk from Wyche to Wynds Point or around Worcestershire Beacon.
Stay on site for luxury spa treatments with Glo, including massage, pedicure and manicure. Or go off site for pampering at Malvern Spa, Elan Spa or Tewkesbury Park Hotel. Head out to vulture some culture at Malvern Theatre. Then sink a Worcestershire Golden Ale or a Frizzle at The Hop Shed Brewery and Tap Room.
There’s history around every corner in these parts. Discover the stories behind Gloucester Cathedral, Tewkesbury Abbey and Hanbury Hall. Always wanted to visit the Cotswolds? You’re just half an hour from the iconic rolling hills, babbling brooks and honeystone houses.
