Volunteers Welcome!

The Lynton & Barnstaple railway welcomes anyone, with or without a railway background or skills, to join in the volunteer work and the activities of the railway.

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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway

Volunteering

We will support all volunteers and provide a safe and challenging environment in which to work and learn about all the interesting and satisfying aspects of the railway.

With the support of others more experienced, volunteers can be trained and mentored in any of the railway’s activities and functions. With the support of its volunteers the L&B will continue to flourish and grow and to be an enjoyment for future generations.

The L&B offers opportunities in railway operations, restoration, maintenance and customer care.

Join the L&BR

Volunteer Team Now!

As a volunteer you could experience supervised work training in any of the following disciplines. Please tick the boxes below to indicate your interests.

Absolutely beautiful place.

From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and really went out of their way to make our visit feel special.

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Date of experience - May 2026

A beautiful place to visit.

It’s a fun and beautiful place to visit for a few hours. Glad we went. 

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Date of experience - April 2026

Steam train experience

Great experience, lovely staff. Good cream tea! Boy loved it. All day ticket! Kids free. Winner on the value.

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Date of experience - May 2026