Group & School Visits

Bring your group, club or society and travel back in time to the days of steam at the Avon Valley Railway.

We’re an ideal location for a group visit and can cater for parties large or small. We’re in a great location less than an hour from Gloucester, Swindon, Taunton and Cardiff, easily accessible from all routes including the M4, Bristol and Bath. We provide free coach parking, as well as complimentary meals and travel tickets for the driver. Make your visit even more special by booking a delicious cream tea served on the train as you travel the line. Generous discounts are available to groups of 20 or more.

Train and Cream Tea

Enjoy a cream tea on board one of our restored vintage carriages, all whilst having a pleasurable journey on a steam train through the Avon Valley.

As your journey begins, you will be greeted by an Avon Valley Railway host. The steam train is waiting in our country station, and you are escorted to your reserved seats in the period carriages. The guard blows his whistle and the train gently pulls away. Sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquillity as your waiter offers you some refreshment – two large scones with butter, jam and cream, washed down with a cup of tea or coffee.

Back at Bitton station, why not take the opportunity to browse in the souvenir shop or just relax on the station platform, taking in the atmosphere.

Our ‘Train & Cream Tea’ trips are available for groups of 10 – 40. To enquire about availability and find out more, please contact info@avonvalleyrailway.org

School Visits

Book a school visit to the Avon Valley Railway to experience an unforgettable journey back in time.

We are currently developing our educational offer to schools and would love to work with you to create the perfect school visit for your pupils. We provide steam or diesel-hauled rides of the line, complete with our volunteer travelling ticket inspector and guard dressed in period attire to create an immersive and authentic journey back in time for children.

We can also provide educational activities around the station as part of your visit, and are happy to be adaptable with the requirements of your curriculum.

To find out more and enquire about cost and availability, please contact visitors@avonvalleyrailway.org