Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
Bekonscot Model Village is the oldest miniature village in the world

Bekonscot Model Village and Railway will delight visitors of all ages and is well worth the short trip out of London. It was the first attraction of its type in the world and has been visited by an incredible number of people.
Located a short train ride northwest of London in Beaconsfield, Bekonscot Model Village was the creation of local resident Roland Callingham in the 1920s. He drew up a plan and built it in his large back yard with the help of his household staff. It was originally just intended for the enjoyment of himself and his guests, however in the 1930s it caught the attention of the press and the public and soon began to draw a regular stream of visitors who were encouraged to make a donation for charity. This village became the inspiration of other miniature villages and parks throughout the world. While it now levies an admission charge, Bekonscot Village continues to use all of their profits to support charities both locally and around the world. It has been visited by over 14,000,000 people.
The site actually consists of six fictional villages in a miniature landscape that depicts England in the 1930s. In addition there is a very sophisticated Gauge 1 model railway covering a distance of 10 scale miles through the village. Some of the trains have been running for over 50 years. To get an idea of the detail and work that went into this model railway, not to mention the village itself, check out the video at the bottom of this page.
In addition to all of this there is the Bekonscot Light Railway that encircles the perimeter of the site and provides rides for visitors.
In spite of being a little ways out of London, this attraction is well worth the little extra time it takes to visit it.
They are open from mid February until the end of October.
For more information about Bekonscot Model Village including hours and charges visit their official website.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Bekonscot Model Village
Fee: Yes, however, all of profits are donated to charity.Closed Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website.
- Monday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Category: Local Flavor
Address:
Warwick Road
Beaconsfield HP9 2PL
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1494 672919
Reviews
Katz K. Sep-18-2019
Great day trip from London by train. Easy walk to Model Village. Adults as well as kids can enjoy this one. The models were very well done, and there was... Read More
Jules D. Nov-27-2017
Fun place to visit with kids. Lots of tiny buildings and scenes with fantastic detail. We did the kids 50p treasure hunt style quiz which our 8 & 10 year... Read More
Daniel D. Jun-14-2014
We had an amazing time here all profits go to charity making it worth every penny. There is also a nice picnic area and a must for any little people that... Read More
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Directions
Tube and National Rail Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Bakerloo Line | Marylebone Station | 7 Minutes |
How to get to Bekonscot Model Village by Tube and National Rail
This journey is best taken from Marylebone Station to avoid train transfers, so make your way there and purchase a National Rail Ticket for the Chiltern Railways Line to Beaconsfield Rail Station and proceed to the platform indicated on your ticket. The travel time from Marylebone station takes either side of 30 minutes depending on the departure time.
When you arrive at Beaconsfield Rail Station walk west along the road in front of the station and then go right on Station Road. Continue walking north on Station Road which becomes Penn Road and then go right onto Warwick Road which is just past the round-a-bout. Look for the Bekonscot Model Village sign on your left as you walk along Warwick Road. Total walking time is between 6 and 7 minutes.
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Photo Gallery
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A Small Farmyard at Bekonscot Model Village -
A Small Corner of the Six Miniature Villages -
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Photo Credit: wwarby - cc license via Flickr