The Southern Section
You can browse through the detail on this page, or you can move directly to a station by clicking the name in the list immediately above.
KEY : for a page giving a key to the symbols used on this page - click here
 
The Lakes
Click to see enlarged view of The Lakes Station Trains stop on request onlyClick here to see Earlswood pictures Map of the area showing the station(s)Links to Warwickshire attractions Click to see enlarged view of The Lakes Station

Built as a 'fisherman's halt' also serving Terry's Green. The platforms are quite short so passengers should travel in leading coach. Station is closer to the famous lakes and more suitable for carting fishing tackle.
Ideal for angling or lakeside & woodland walks.
See steam train passing through

Wood End
Click to see enlarged view of Wood End Station entrance Trains stop on request onlyClick here to see Wood End picturesMap of the area showing the station(s) Click to see enlarged view of Wood End Station

The station serves a select residential area and many of the properties are set in wooded grounds.
The entrance is along a passageway next to the house - click here

See steam train passing through

Danzey
Click to see enlarged view of a Birmingham bound train entering Danzey Station Trains stop on request onlyParking nearbyClick here to see Tanworth pictures Map of the area showing the station Click to see enlarged view of Danzey Station

The station exists to Danzey serving the picturesque village of Tanworth and surrounding area. This village was used for filming outside scenes in the first series of the TV serial 'Crossroads'. Attractions include highly rated (Michelin Guide) fine food at the village inn & a Children's Farm.
Henley-in-Arden
Click to see enlarged view of Henley-in-Arden Station Parking nearbyStratford's Own Steam Train Service Click here to see Henley in Arden pictures Map of the area showing the stationLinks to Warwickshire attractions Click to see enlarged view of Henley-in-Arden Station

This village still retains many black & white buildings. It has expanded in recent decades and forms a residential commuter village in a rural setting. It is home of the famous Henley Ice Cream. There is also a Heritage and Visitor Centre.
See photograph of steam train at Henley

Wootton Wawen
Click to see enlarged view of Wootton Wawen Station Trains stop on request onlyEasy access facilities - please confirm station facilities Click here to see Wootton Wawen picturesMap of the area showing the station(s)Links to Warwickshire attractions Click to see enlarged view of Wootton Wawen Station

This station has minimum facilities and was originally known as a 'Platform'. It serves a small village with focal point - Wootton Hall. There has been only limited expansion here although there is a Mobile Park Home discretely concealed in the Hall's grounds. Attractions include The Saxon Sanctuary; Yew Tree Craft Centre.
Wilmcote
Click to see enlarged view of Wilmcote Station Click here to see Wilmcote picturesMap of the area showing the station(s)Links to Stratford attractions Click to see enlarged view of Wilmcote Station

A small village just north of Stratford where you can find Mary Arden's House; The Shakespeare Countryside Museum; Stratford Tour Sightseeing Bus (pick up/set down point)

 
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon Station Entrance Induction loop facility available at the ticket officeEasy access facilities - please confirm station facilities Rail ConnectionsClick to get bus connection informationParking nearby
Stratford's Own Steam Train Service Click here to see Stratford-upon-Avon picturesMap of the area showing the station(s)Links to Stratford attractions

The Shakespeare Houses; Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Holy Trinity Church; Stratford Tour Sightseeing Bus; Town Walks; River Avon; plus a wide range of other things to see and do
For other sections of the line click appropriate heading
Spring Road : Hall Green : Yardley Wood : Shirley : Whitlocks End : Wythall : Earlswood
Birmingham - Snow Hill : Birmingham - Moor Street : Bordesley : Small Heath : Tyseley
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