Pecorama Visit - Friday 8th May 2026

For over 50 years, Pecorama has been one of East Devon’s leading tourist attractions, set high on the hillside above the picturesque fishing village of Beer. It has provided visitors with a great day out year after year, with families enjoying beautiful themed gardens with stunning sea views; home-made food in their restaurant, and of course having rides on their award-winning Beer Heights Light Railway where a fleet of miniature steam locomotives have pulled passenger- carrying trains on a mile long route through the grounds, over bridges, through steep-sided cuttings and a long, dark tunnel! Model railway enthusiasts will know the Company is a brand leader in the making of model railway track, and superbly detailed layouts are on display in the Model Railway Exhibition next to their model shop.

Unfortunately due to ongoing difficult trading conditions in a challenging economic climate, it was annouced in November 2025 that the whole site would close for the 2026 season whilst a review of the operation would take place. This unfortunately led to a number of staff members leaving the business, however Pecorama are looking forward to bringing visitors back to the site at some point in the future in whatever form the future Pecorama looks like.

Via some excellent contacts that the BLS have with the team at Pecorama, we are pleased to offer this amazing opportunity to have a private day at the site, which will of course include rides on their ‘now closed to the public’ 7.25 inch railway. And most importantly we will be supporting their business as they go through their recovery programme. Your visit will include:

• Tea, coffee, cake and delicious buffet lunch


• Factory Tour - Join us for a unique behind-the-scenes experience as we open the doors to our PECO factory. See where model railway track, wagons and accessories have been rolling off the production line for the last 80 years. We’re proud to still be designing and manufacturing everything in Devon. See for yourself how Peco turn raw materials into finished products on a 2-hour guided tour. You’ll be able to watch track components being assembled, learn about the different machines they use and see the finished products being packaged, ready for shipping around the world.


• Gardens access - including a game of Crazy Golf and of course the much sought after Train Rides


• Exhibition and Shop: 10% discount included, so pick up a bargain before you leave!

Arrival at the site at 09:15, for the visit to begin at 09:30, concluding around 15:00. We are not yet able to confirm which lines will be covered at the site, but in true BLS style, we will do our best to cover some of the rarer track elements during our visit.

Full address information and Car parking details will be provided closer to the date. This fixture has a maximum of 50 places.

FARES:
Standard Fare	£85.00

There is no reduction for under 18s. Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from under 18s unless accompanied by an adult.

Please do NOT email the organiser or the Bookings Officer to try and book or save spaces on our fixtures. Bookings CANNOT be made by email and must be booked online here using the 'Book online' button below.

Any booking queries may be directed to the Bookings Officer, by email bookings.officer@branchline.uk

Please note that tickets are NOT transferable. Smoking, vaping, drones, tripods, monopods, flash photography and commercial photography is not permitted on these tours. The Society will not accept any liability arising from changes imposed by any third parties (either before or on the day) or any consequences of any late running that may occur. Please be cautious about connections and buying advance train tickets. Please note no refunds will be entertained on cancellations within ten days of the fixture. Tickets will be sent out approximately five days before the fixture - this will be an e-ticket. Standard Branch Line Society Terms and Conditions apply to all participants (these can be viewed from the online booking form).