Tucked away in the fishing village of Mevagissey is Britain’s finest model railway set in a complete town and coastal landscape with dozens of trains running through miniature scenery.


Entertainment is provided for all the family including ‘Junior Junction’ featuring the Hornby ‘Thomas’, an operating model fairground, and an indoor garden railway where visitors can drive the trains themselves


Cameo scenes from everyday life can be found in the scenic detail and the visit is rounded off with a stunning Alpine vista.


World of Model Railways, Mevagissey


 1971 - 2011  Celebrating our 40th anniversary year!


Visit us in Mevagissey, historic working Cornish fishing village Open every day 1st April to 31st October 10:00 - 17:00


N.B. We are all indoors - so you can visit whatever the weather is doing! Dog, pushchair and wheelchair friendly. Main car park SatNav PL26 6SB


Member of CATA - the quality controlled Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions


World of Model Railways, Meadow Street, Mevagissey, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6UL Tel: 01726 842457 www.model-railway.co.uk


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and Dodman Point. There is so much to do in this picturesque town, and if you feel hungry why not get a genuine Cornish pasty at Pasty Presto coffee and pastries, Olivers Quay or Martins Bakery in St Georges Square.


There are many adopted sons & daughters; George Bernard Shaw wrote his play, ‘The Doctor’s Dilemma’ while staying in Mevagissey in 1906, various films have been made here, including Johnny Frenchman and Dracula. Two books from Susan Coopers ‘The Dark is Rising’ award winning series are based in the village of Trewissick (Mevagissey) ‘Over Sea Under Stone’ and ‘Greenwitch’. Susan used to holiday in here when she was a child, which is why she based Trewissick on Mevagissey.


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