We are now open EVERY DAY 10am-5pm until (and including) Sunday 1st November 2009.
Welcome to the world-famous Bekonscot Model Village and Railway, the world's oldest model village. We are located in Beaconsfield, Bucks, just off the M40 and M25 motorways and minutes by car or train from Central London. This unique piece of England's heritage continues to delight and fascinate both children and adults – there’s so much to see!
Bekonscot is different from other model villages; this is an entire miniature kingdom stuck firmly in an idyllic 1930s timewarp. There are six little villages in a 1½ acre miniature landscape of farms and fields, castles and churches, woods, lakes and rolling hills. Walking around, you’ll tower over the tiny population enjoying the fun of the fair, beaches, zoo and tramway, or lazily watching the cricket on the village green. Each village is linked by one of Britain's largest public outdoor model garden railways.
SUMMER EVENT - 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
Visit on 5th August 2009 for a huge family fun day with falconry, mini train rides, remote controlled boats, vintage side shows, entertainers and mini carousel. We're celebrating our 80th anniversary as the world's oldest model village. Put it in your diary today!
Bekonscot was created in 1929 as the hobby of one man, Roland Callingham. Since then, all our profits have gone to charity and £5,000,000 (at today's rates) has been distributed thanks to our 14 million visitors. This year, we are celebrating our 80th anniversary as the world’s original Model Village.
We have published a brand new 36-page guide and history of the Model Village. Complete with dozens of new and archived photos, maps and information. Only £3.00 from Bekonscot's shop. More information »
