Welcome

Tickets are now available to purchase for our 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 as well as Wednesdays in June and July. From the 23rd July until the end of August steam trains will be running Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays with a diesel service running on Saturdays.

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.

Bookings are now being taken for the 12th, 19th and 26th June.

The next events at the music train are

Wednesday  June 19th 'Pigs Might Fly'

Trio: Pete Wintle; Liz Viggars; Karen Wintle

Pigs Might Fly are Pete Wintle on guitar and vocals, Liz Viggars on flute and vocals and Karen Wintle on bodhran and whistles.

Pete is a prolific songwriter, and has been since his days fronting Bristol rock band Panic Stations.

His songs range from sensitive commentaries on love and life to exuberant slices of sheer pop.

The music is a blend of rock, blues, folk and original material. A typical set would include a selection of Pete’s compositions together with some Delta blues and songs from the likes of Springsteen, Costello and Dylan mixed with energetic Irish jigs and reels and soothing Scottish ballads.

Wednesday  June 26th Ben Maggs & Anne-Marie Firmin

Ben is an award winning Singer/Songwriter and composer based in the Cotswolds  

 Anne-Marie Firmin  Bristol based published songwriter and composer. Genres covered: folk/country/soul/rock/pop/jazz.

To book a place please contact Liz Gray (Co-ordinator of the Music Train) at lizgray4@hotmail.co.uk

Timetabled days

19th Jun 13 Steam, Timetable A 24°C

23rd Jun 13 Steam, Timetable A 15°C

26th Jun 13 Steam, Timetable A

30th Jun 13 Steam, Timetable A

3rd Jul 13 Steam, Timetable A

6th Jul 13 Diesel, Timetable A

7th Jul 13 Steam, Timetable A

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Forthcoming special events

22nd Jun 13 Murder Mystery

22nd Jun 13 Driver Experience Courses

29th Jun 13 Driver Experience Courses

30th Jun 13 Bitton Bistro

10th Jul 13 Fish and Chip Evening

13th Jul 13 Driver Experience Courses

14th Jul 13 Teddy Bears Picnic