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AnnouncementsWelcome to The Avon Valley Railway
Opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway as a through-route between Birmingham and the South Coast the line was later linked to the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway. Closed under the Beeching Axe of the 1960's the Avon Valley Railway was preserved by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Today, 50 years on, three miles of track has been re-laid, locomotives and carriages restored, and the sound of steam can once again be heard along the Avon Valley.
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Step on board our festive decorated heritage First-Class carriages whilst travelling through the picturesque Avon Valley.Pull a cracker, tell a jo...
15th September 2025A unique 5-course Indian Banquet - a Gujarati vegetarian feast like no other!Friday, 7th November 2025 | Avon Valley Railway, Bitton StationEn...
12th September 2025Please note: this event is now redated to Friday, 29th May, 2026Join us at Avon Valley Railway (Bitton Station) to enjoy over 30 quality wines, gi...
12th September 2025Give your bike some love!South Gloucestershire Council have arranged for FREE bike safety checks on-site at various locations, including at Avon V...
10th September 2025Railway 200 Celebration Weekend
The year 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.Avon Valley Railway is celebrating this important milestone over the weekend of the ...
03rd September 2025From Wednesday, 27th August 2025, we will be introducing an increase in fares across our services.This change helps us respond to rising operation...
24th August 2025Tickets for our Santa Special 2025 are now on sale! Join us at the Avon Valley Railway to make unforgettable Christmas memories onboard our 2025 Sant...
23rd July 2025The Avon Valley Railway is launching a Bounce Back appeal following the discovery of what looks like fraudulent activity by a former employee.For ...
04th March 2025Sunday Lunch is back in our static restaurant carriage, 'Rose', located within our station buffet.Available most Sundays from 4th February.2 c...
19th January 2024From Wednesday 30th August, we will be offering Afternoon Tea in our static restaurant carriage, Rose.Available every Wednesday to Saturday when p...
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