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Cupid’s Cream Tea

Posted on 23rd January 2026 by Mark Simmons

New for 2026, join us this Valentine’s Day to enjoy a romantic cream tea onboard our steam train. Step aboard with your loved one and enjoy a romantic steam-hauled journey along our picturesque line, accompanied by a delicious cream tea. … Continue reading →

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1/2 Price, 1/2 Half Term at Avon Valley Railway

Posted on 15th January 2026 by Mark Simmons

Make the most of half term with a memorable family day out at Avon Valley Railway – and enjoy 50% OFF all tickets. Step aboard our historic carriages and travel through the beautiful Avon Valley, where steam, scenery and nostalgia … 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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NEW Fares for 2025

Posted on 24th August 2025 by Mark Simmons

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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Bounce Back Appeal

Posted on 4th March 2025 by Mark Simmons

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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Sunday Lunch is back!

Posted on 19th January 2024 by Mark Simmons

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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Afternoon Tea

Posted on 19th August 2023 by Mark Simmons

From Wednesday 30th August, we will be offering Afternoon Tea in our static restaurant carriage, Rose. Available every Wednesday to Saturday when prebooked, our afternoon tea includes a selection of freshly made sandwiches, warm scones with jam and clotted cream … Continue reading →

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DATA PROTECTION

Posted on 24th May 2018 by Mark Simmons

Data Protection To process our online bookings we use a third-party ticketing provider called QuayTickets which is the trading name of The Lowry Centre in Salford. QuayTickets manages online ticket bookings for a wide variety of venues around the UK … Continue reading →

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