Category Archives: Events

All events at Avon Valley Railway are tagged to this category.

Local Residents’ Weekend

Posted on 11th February 2026 by Mark Simmons

25th & 26th April Trains depart from Bitton Station at 10:45, 12:00, 13:15, 14:30 & 15:45 Join us this local residents’ weekend, where all BA and BS postcode-holders will travel for half price!  If you live in a BA or BS postcode, then you … Continue reading →

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Spring Festival of Food & Drink

Posted on 12th September 2025 by Mark Simmons

Friday, 29th May, 2026: 6:00 – 9:30 pm Get ready to sip and savour the best wines, foods and drinks of the season at our Spring Festival of Food & Drink, from local sources. Join us at the Avon Valley … Continue reading →

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Brick Express

Posted on 10th April 2026 by Mark Simmons

30th & 31st May Trains depart at 10:45, 12:00, 13;15, 14:30, & 15:45 Join us for the return of our much-loved Brick Express weekend this May. Tickets on sale now! Jump onboard the Brick Express train and enjoy our building … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day – DADS GO FREE*

Posted on 3rd March 2026 by Mark Simmons

Sunday 21st June – Dads Go FREE* on our Steam Trains this Father’s Day. Make this Father’s Day truly unforgettable with a nostalgic steam train journey through the beautiful Avon Valley. On Sunday 21 June, we’re celebrating all the amazing dads … Continue reading →

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Festival of Transport

Posted on 8th April 2026 by Mark Simmons

26th and 27th September Avon Valley Railway to host a weekend Festival of Transport at Bitton Station, featuring vintage vehicles, cycles and entertainment. Both Days: Vintage vehicles on display Intensive timetable of steam and heritage diesel train services Heritage bus … Continue reading →

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Support Us

Posted on 19th December 2025 by Mark Simmons

The Avon Valley Railway Trust supports the development, maintenance and operation of the historic Avon Valley Railway – Bristol & Bath’s Heritage Railway. From humble beginnings in 1972, volunteers have returned steam and heritage diesel trains to the Avon Valley, with … Continue reading →

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