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There’s fun for all the family this half term.
Experience the Magic Train, board the Pick-a-Pumpkin Express or simply enjoy a half-price ride along the Avon Valley Railway.
Magic Train – 24 & 25 October
As we approach the Halloween season, join us for a steam-hauled train ride with Lucy Lost-It for some on-board Magic! Then, back at Bitton Station, see birds of prey from Pitcombe Rock Falconry and take part in our autumnal trail around the station.
But, best of all, children who come in Halloween fancy dress will travel FREE of charge all weekend!
Adult £15.80, Concession £14.70, Child 5-15 £8.40 (free in fancy dress), Under 5 free
Pick-a-Pumpkin Express – 31 October
New for 2026, join us onboard the Pick-a-Pumpkin Express!
Step aboard Bristol and Bath’s slowest express train, hauled by one of our heritage locomotives. Your journey starts at Bitton Station, where you’ll enjoy a trip of the line, before heading towards Avon Riverside Station. Here you can alight the train and choose a pumpkin to bring back with you.
At Bitton Station, you can head to the canopy if you’d like to do some pumpkin painting and decorating. We’ll also have some spooky characters onboard the train, but don’t worry, there are only treats, no tricks, onboard our Pick-a-Pumpkin Express!
This event is suitable for all the family – including younger children.
Trains depart Bitton at 13:15, 14:30, 15:45 and 17:00.
Adult £15.80, Concession £14.70, Child 5-15 £8.50, Under 5 free
Pick-a-Pumpkin Express tickets
HALF PRICE for Half Term – 28 & 30 Oct and 1 Nov
Make the most of half term with a memorable family day out at the Avon Valley Railway – and enjoy 50% OFF tickets.
Enjoy a 50 minute round trip in one of our vintage carriages for half the normal fare!
Adult £15.80 £7.90, Concession £14.70 £7.35, Child 5-15 £8.40 £4.20,
Trains will depart Bitton at the following times:
1045, 1200, 1315, 1430 and 1545
Buy Half Price for Half Term tickets
Please note:
- Our line is approximately 3 miles long. The total duration of a round trip is approximately 50 minutes (approx. 6 miles).
The total travelling (moving) time is approx. 24 minutes with 13 minutes at the stations at either end of the line for the locomotive to change ends, and a brief 5-minute stop at Bitton in the middle of the journey. - There are occasions where it is necessary to operate trains with an alternative locomotive to the one or type advertised. All trains operated are subject to change in this way, without prior notice due to safety, weather, mechanical failure or loco availability. Tickets remain valid during changes, and substitutions do not qualify for refunds or exchanges.
- Our line is approximately 3 miles long. The total duration of a round trip is approximately 50 minutes (approx. 6 miles).
