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Mince Pie Specials
Sunday 28th December 2025 & Thursday 1st January 2026 Trains depart at 10:45, 12:00. 13;15, 14:30 Christmas may be over, but there is still festive fun to be had at Avon Valley Railway! Join us for a trip on board … Continue reading
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Carols & Steam Evening
Join us for the return of our much-loved Carols & Steam evening on Saturday 6th December. Experience an evening ride on our steam train, sing some carols accompanied by the Bristol East & Kingswood Brass Band, and enjoy some warming … Continue reading
Festive Lunch in Dec
Step on board our festive decorated heritage First-Class carriages whilst travelling through the picturesque Avon Valley. Pull a cracker, tell a joke and wear a party hat before you tuck in! With comfortable seats and crisp white linen, it’s a … Continue reading
Indian Banquet, 7th Nov
A unique 5-course Indian Banquet – a Gujarati vegetarian feast like no other! Friday, 7th November 2025 | Avon Valley Railway, Bitton Station SOLD OUT (!) due to phenomenal demand Enjoy a memorable static dining experience at Avon Valley Railway’s … Continue reading
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Wine Festival, 29 May
Please note: this event is now redated to Friday, 29th May, 2026 Join us at Avon Valley Railway (Bitton Station) to enjoy over 30 quality wines, gins and fruit liquors from local independent wine and merchants among others. Included in … Continue reading
NEW Fares for 2025
From Wednesday, 27th August 2025, we will be introducing an increase in fares across our services. This change helps us respond to rising operational costs while continuing to care for our historic locomotives, carriages, and infrastructure. We have carefully benchmarked … Continue reading
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Santa Specials
Tickets for our Santa Special 2025 are now on sale! Join us at the Avon Valley Railway to make unforgettable Christmas memories onboard our 2025 Santa Special. Once onboard our festive trains the whistle will sound and you’ll depart on … Continue reading
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Tagged Avon, Bath, Bitton, Bristol, Express, Father Christmas, Festive, Santa, Santa Claus, Santa Special, South Gloucestershire, Steam, Train
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Bounce Back Appeal
The Avon Valley Railway is launching a Bounce Back appeal following the discovery of what looks like fraudulent activity by a former employee. For more details and to donate click here.
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Magic Train!
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November Trains depart at 10:45, 12:00. 13;15, 14:30, & 1545 Things are getting spooky at Avon Valley Railway… This Halloween, join us for a steam-hauled train ride with Gizmo the Magic Wizard! Then, back at Bitton, see … Continue reading
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Sunday Lunch is back!
Sunday Lunch is back in our static restaurant carriage, ‘Rose’, located within our station buffet. Available most Sundays from 4th February. 2 courses with tea or coffee to finish: £19.95 3 courses with tea or coffee to finish: £24.95 ‘Rose’ … Continue reading
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