The one fifth miniature railway line runs through the park for 2 miles and includes an 80m underground tunnel. The 10¼ inch track meanders around the local golf course and follows the River Eye a short distance before returning its journey past the scenic Haven Lake, and back through the tunnel. A round trip of 14 minutes at around 8 miles per hour!
  The miniature railway is run by ‘Friends of the Stapleford Miniature Railway’ (FSMR) who organise special weekend events twice per the year. One weekend show in June and one in August. The Vintage Steam Rally often has Traction Engines, Vintage Cars, and Fairground Organs on show, plus a few trade stands. The money raised at the events goes to charity.
  At busy times the railway can operate two locomotives using its signaling system. Families, especially children, love riding on the miniature railway. The additional vintage cars and engines on the special weekends add to the fun.
  What started as a short line to ferry visitors to Lord Gretton’s beautiful home from the car park back in the late 1950s is now one of the most enjoyable miniatures in the UK. As the railway’s popularity grew, the line was expanded to run down to, and around the Haven Lake in the lush landscaped parkland. Stapleford celebrated their Golden Jubilee in 2008 - an unquestionable indication of Lord Gretton’s love of steam.
  The event opens at 10.00am and admission is £5 for adults, £3 for children (5 and over), or £40 for a weekend ‘pass’ including camping or caravanning (2019).

Stapleford is about 20 miles North-east of Leicester and getting there could not be easier - get on to the A607 which runs east-west or the A606 which runs north-south, head to Melton Mowbray and turn east towards Bretingby and Stapleford.

Currently the Railway is open to the public for two in June (second weekend) and three days in August (August Bank Holiday)

The annual Stapleford Miniature Railway Models & Miniatures Weekend at Stapleford Park, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2SF took plce over thee weekend of 13-14 June 2019. Unfortunately the Saturday was nearly a washout but the Sunday was sunny which brought out the crowds.

SHOW DETAILS
- Take a trip on the Stapleford's Magnicient 10-1/4 inch Gauge Miniature Railway.
- Exhibits of Scale - Steam Wagons, Steam Tractors, Diesel Tractors, Fire Trucks and much more.
- Full size Diesel and Petrol Tractors
- Organs, Vintage Cars and Wagons
- Trade Stands and Light Freshments

For further information visit the website - www.fsmr.org.uk