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Pecorama 2020:

We regret to inform you that we have taken the very difficult decision to announce that Pecorama will remain closed to the general public for the whole 2020 season.

We have very carefully considered our options and investigated the safety implications, made estimates on potential income and considered these alongside the complications added by using parts of the site for manufacturing and sadly come to the conclusion that it is not sensible to try and open this year.

Home to PECO, the world famous model railway track manufacturer, Pecorama is one of Devon’s leading tourist attractions perfect for families, model railway enthusiasts, gardeners and just about everyone in between!

Pecorama stands proudly above the village of Beer, in the east of Devon, high on the hillside overlooking the sea. The 9 acre site includes the manufacturing production of the world famous PECO products, the team behind Railway Modeller and Continental Modeller magazines, as well as one of the West Country’s best loved tourist attractions – Pecorama, which includes the Beer Heights Light Railway, gardens and more!

Considered by many to be the finest 7.5 inch gauge railway in Britain, the Beer Heights Railway has been wowing guests since the 1970s. Railway rides are a great addition to any visit to Pecorama, not only because of the fun of the track, but also because of the glorious views it offers over the region. Pecorama is located high up on the hillside above Beer and passengers can see all along the Jurassic Coast, over Lyme Bay and even out to Portland Bill, make sure to have your camera handy! The route also takes in the site’s formal gardens and the wildlife pond, which is a request stop for anyone wanting to explore.

There’s even the chance to become the train driver for the day! Why not take part in one of the driver experiences courses offered at the Pecorama? It’s a wonderful opportunity to get behind the wheel with expert tuition from the highly trained staff. It’s the perfect day out for the railway enthusiasts in your life.

Model railway fans will love spending a few hours enjoying the exhibition and model shop which is open all year around and with it being constantly added to and improved, it’s a different experience each time you visit. The exhibition centre offers a number of courses and events, perfect for those who want to know more about model railways or hone their own building and designing skills – head to our website to find out more.

Throughout the year there are a number of events taking place at Pecorama allowing you to have a truly unique experience every time you visit! Whether you want to spoil your loved ones with one of our food events or challenge each other in game sessions, there are a whole host of fun, family friendly events planned, make sure to keep checking the website for what is coming up next.

Pecorama isn’t just about trains, the site is home to some of the finest gardens in the Beer area. The Millennium Gardens were formally opened in 2000 by celebrity gardener, Anne Swithinbank. The garden is an ideal spot for whiling away the hours in the sunshine and admiring the talents of our team of gardeners. Each of the individual gardens are themed, with a Sun, Moon and Rainbow garden with their own colour schemes as well as the roof garden, scented walkways and the grotto, which is predominantly constructed with seashells and features a dolphin leaping out of the sea.

Hidden somewhere on the site, you’ll also find the Secret Garden, separate from the main attraction and a real tranquil spot – will you discover it on your next visit?

For those of you who want to get back to nature, don’t forget to make time for a trip to the Wildway, away from the formal gardens and accessible either as a request stop on the train ride or on foot, the Wildway is home to a number of different plants as well as frogs, toads and dragons flies. Kids love peeking into Crawlie Hall, the six storey bug hotel, where they can find some of the Wildway’s residence and learn more about their natural habitats.

After all that exploring, you’ll need some refreshments, luckily, there are several establishments on site offering everything from hot meals to light lunches and can even double as a venue for birthday parties and other special occasions!

There really is something for everyone at Pecorama to make your day out really special.