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The Blue Train Park EST. 1958
The Blue Train captures the youthful fantasies of both young and old
The Blue Train Park has been in operation for more than 60 years. The property is approx 10,000m2, less than 25m from the Atlantic Ocean with a backdrop of Lions head, Signal Hill and Table Mountain. Now an iconic feature to Cape Town’s beautiful seaside landscape, this park with its miniature blue train captures the youthful fantasies of both young and old.
Operating Days
Open every Wednesday - Sunday.
Open during public school holidays, long weekends, and public holidays.
Operating days is at the sole discretion of management.
Closed
Mondays & Tuesdays.
On extremely windy and wet weather days.
Weekends
Open every Saturday and Sunday.
2026 Public Holidays
27 April | 01 May | 16 June | 10 August | 24 September | 16 December | Closed: 25 December | 26 December
Upcoming School Holidays
27 June – 20 July | 24 September – 5 October | 10 December - 10 January
Closed
25 December 2026
Operating Times
Between 10:00 – 18:00
Last train ride departing at 17:30
Train Ride Fees
R50 per person per train ride; or
R85 per person: access to the park & one complimentary train ride; or
R100 per person: access to the park & two complimentary train rides or;
R450 for a family pack of ten rides (non-refundable)
Tickets and train rides are non-transferable.
Only card payments are accepted as we are a cash free facility.
Pet Friendly
The train rides are pet friendly.
Please keep your dog on a lead at all times.
Open to the Public – Walk-In Picnics Welcome!
The Blue Train Park is open to the public, and we’re excited to welcome walk-in family picnics. Pack your picnic basket (please note: no alcohol or braais permitted) and come spend a relaxed day with us.
We operate on a first-come, first-served basis for tables, or you can pre-book a shaded gazebo for a small additional fee.
Please note that walk-in birthday parties are not permitted. All parties must be pre-booked in advance.
Enjoy the fresh ocean air along the Atlantic Seaboard, with beautiful views of the ocean and the iconic Lion’s Head as your backdrop.
For park entry fees, please view our Ticket Prices page.
For enquiries, please email tbtp@thetrainpark.co.za
