Platform One Cafe — Restaurant in England

My son absolutely loves this museum.. His favourites are the footplate steam engine driving simulation, the signalling levers and the shunting interactive display. He also likes assembling the various wooden bridges. We have visited several times now, so getting an annual pass was necessary. The cafe also serves some good hot food including kid's meals. Definitely worth a visit for 2-3 hours if not more. There is also a brilliant play area in the next door Outlet centre if you want your kids to spend more time in the area. Parking is free and available in the North car park of the Outlet centre but the parking ticket needs to be validated at the Outlet centre's reception desk before returning to...

I recently visited Platform 1 cafe, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The highlight of my visit was their hot special—a delicious, well-made burger that exceeded my expectations. The flavors were spot on, and it was clear they use high-quality ingredients.

Beyond the great food, the staff was absolutely wonderful—super friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. I also loved their new menu options, which offer a fresh variety of choices for different tastes.

Overall, Platform 1 cafe is definitely a place I’d recommend. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or a relaxed meal, it’s a great spot with great food and an even...

Food and drink ok, reasonably priced. Disabled access was disappointing - a table was preventing a mobility scooter (which belonged to the museum) getting out of the lift easily. When we raised this with the cafe staff we were told that it couldn't be moved because they may get told off for moving it, and at least we hadn't come when there was a conference on as that corner would have been piled high with stuff. Very...