Tickets are now available to purchase for our 10th Bitton Beer Festival in June and Santa Specials in December.
The station and our buffet is open every day of the year - apart from Christmas Day - although our trains do not run daily.
Steam trains are now running every Sunday until the 3rd November. Steam trains will also be running daily from the 25th May until the 2nd of June over the school holiday, with the exception of Saturday 25th May and Saturday 1st June when diesel trains will operate.
The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others. It's a real treat for the whole family!
Please see below or click on the link to our timetable to view the full list of operation days and special events.
The station site and buffet is open from 9am until 5pm seven days a week.
The station administration office is open Monday to Friday during normal office hours to deal with any enquiries you may have.
Full details of our 2013 running days can be found on our timetable page.
The MUSIC TRAIN is a special event being organised for late afternoons on certain days during the summer, providing an opportunity to enjoy both a train ride and live music. For more information please contact Liz Gray on lizgray4 (at) hotmail.co.uk
Timetabled days
Forthcoming special events
Santa Special
Steam into Christmas with the Avon Valley Railway Ho-ho-ho! Come and see Santa on the Avon Valley Railway! Every child wants to see Father Christmas at Christmas time, but busy shops with long queues full of children waiting up to a couple of hours can quickly drain you of your Christmas cheer. ... more santa special information
Steam & Cuisine
Sunday Luncheon ... more steam & cuisine information
Driver Experience Courses
Was your childhood dream to drive a steam locomotive? Well, here's your chance! We run a series of half and full day courses giving you the chance of a lifetime to realise your dream - to drive and fire a steam locomotive. ... more driver experience courses information
Murder Mystery
Set within the classic detective genre, you are invited to join us for an evening of mystery and murder. The victim(s) and suspects will gather just before departure on the station platform for an exciting evening aboard the Avon Valley Express. ... more murder mystery information
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