Bekonscot Model Village
The Village itself can pride itself in being the Oldest Model Village in the World, opening to the public in 1929. Time has stood still for over 70 years, portraying rural England as it was in the 1930s.
An unforgettable day out for everyone, this unique piece of our heritage is just waiting to be explored by children and adults alike. Intriguing and original, the world-famous Bekonscot Model Village continues to delight and fascinate our visitors – there’s so much to see!
Time has stood still for over 70 years, portraying rural England as it was in the 1930’s
Be a giant!
Bekonscot isn’t just one village; there are six charming little villages in a 1½ acre miniature landscape of farms and fields, castles and churches, woods and lakes! Walking around, you’ll tower over the tiny population enjoying the fun of the fair, visiting the zoo, or lazily watching the cricket on the village green.
The ultimate trainset?
The busy model railway weaves its way through the beautifully crafted gardens, under paths and over bridges. With a full-size signalbox in control and seven stations to serve, this incredible Gauge 1 line is one of the most complex, and famous, in the country. There are often more than 7 passenger and goods trains operating at once!
Gorgeous gardens and moving models
Thousands of manicured alpine plants and dwarf conifers make up the backdrop to the many working models, such as the Coalmine, ouse on fire, Fairground, Windmills, and Tramway. Listen out too for the choir, brass band, morris men, and station announcer!
Did you know?
Bekonscot was created in 1929 as the hobby of one man, Roland Callingham. Since then, our profits have gone to charity and well over £1,000,000 has been distributed so far!
Paradise for photographers, a fascination for model-makers, an admiration for gardeners, ‘Heaven’ for children, in fact a MUST for the whole family.
“A little piece of history that is forever England”