The railway operates on a track gauge of 15 inches, a classic size for miniature passenger-carrying lines.
The site was historically part of the East Wheal Rose silver-lead mine, which operated in the 19th century.
One of the resident steam locomotives, 'Zebedee,' is a 1920s-built engine that has been fully restored for service.
The park features a dedicated 'Engine Shed' where visitors can observe the maintenance of the locomotives.
The valley serves as a managed wildlife sanctuary, providing habitats for various local bird and mammal species.
Lappa Valley is a family-oriented attraction located in a secluded woodland valley near Newquay, centered around a network of miniature and narrow-gauge steam railways. The park utilizes the historic tracks of the former Newquay and Cornwall Junction Railway. Visitors travel to the main activity hub by boarding steam trains that depart from the Benny Holt station. The site includes multiple play areas, a crazy golf course, and a canoeing lake set within 35 acres of protected grounds. The attraction focuses on railway heritage preservation alongside environmental conservation. The terrain is largely rural and designed for pedestrian exploration once visitors disembark the train. It is situated within the parish of St Newlyn East, approximately four miles inland from the north Cornish coast.
The elevated bridge crossing the boating lake provides the best vantage point of the steam trains passing through the valley.
Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear as the site involves walking across grass and gravel paths.
Check the train timetable immediately upon arrival at the entrance to plan your return journey.
Bring waterproof layers, as the open-air steam trains and woodland setting can be exposed to sudden Cornish rain.
Do not attempt to walk from the entrance to the main activity area, as the steam train is the only public transport link through the valley.
Operates seasonally from early spring through autumn; closed during winter months.
