May 2022
Meccano Magic at Avon Valley Railway
Large-scale meccano model display from the South West Meccano Club.
Find out more »November 2022
Breakfast with Santa at Avon Valley Railway
Join one of the steam-hauled festive trains and enjoy breakfast in the first-class dining carriage. Santa will drop by and say hello to all the children. The experience lasts approximately 1.5hrs, including return travel to Bitton Station.
Find out more »February 2023
Half-term at Avon Valley Railway
Travel half price over half term with a special offer. Book online to guarantee your seats.
Find out more »April 2023
Local Residents’ Weekend at Avon Valley Railway
Travel for half price on our first weekend of the year if you live in a BS or BA postcode. Just bring proof of address.
Find out more »Easter Chocolate Trains at Avon Valley Railway
Celebrate Easter at Avon Valley Railway and see our restored locomotive from the Fry’s chocolate factory in Keynsham. Discover more about this special locomotive, see displays on its history and the factory it served and talk to retired employees who worked there. As a special Easter treat, children will receive a bar of Fry’s chocolate too! Trains leave Bitton at: 10:45am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 2:30pm and 3:45pm. Wheelchair users, please call the Booking Office on 0117 932 5538 for reservations.
Find out more »Farmyard Friends at Avon Valley Railway
Meet some animal friends to celebrate the arrival of Spring. There’ll be sheep, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs and donkeys as well as an animal-themed trail around the station.
Find out more »June 2023
English Wine & Food Festival at Avon Valley Railway
An evening of tasting delicious English wines with a wide range of wine from some of the best English vineyards as well as gins and liqueurs from two local award-winning gin distilleries, and foodstuff from local producers. The event is being held to raise funds for the Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust.
Find out more »Bitton Beer Bash at Avon Valley Railway
A great selection of real ales with the added bonus of being able to take them onboard diesel-hauled trains. Enjoy a wide selection of beers from around the country with over 25 available and cider. Enjoy drinks on the station platform, or purchase a diesel train ticket and enjoy them onboard one of the heritage diesel services, hauled by one of the resident locomotives.
Find out more »September 2023
1940’s Weekend at Avon Valley Railway
Admire the vintage vehicle and Home Front re-enactor displays, enjoy music from Jayne Darling and the Goodnight Sweethearts, meet ‘Winston Churchill’ and just generally soak up the atmosphere on this special weekend as well as steam train rides throughout the day.
Find out more »1940’s Weekend at Avon Valley Railway
Admire the vintage vehicle and Home Front re-enactor displays, enjoy music from Jayne Darling and the Goodnight Sweethearts, meet ‘Winston Churchill’ and just generally soak up the atmosphere on this special weekend as well as steam train rides throughout the day.
Find out more »October 2023
It’s a Hoot at Avon Valley Railway
Go on a steam-hauled train ride and be entertained by Gizmo the Magic Wizard! Then, back at Bitton Station, see birds of prey from Pitcombe Rock Falconry and enjoy the autumnal trail around the station. Children who come in Halloween fancy dress will travel free of charge.
Find out more »It’s a Hoot at Avon Valley Railway
Go on a steam-hauled train ride and be entertained by Gizmo the Magic Wizard! Then, back at Bitton Station, see birds of prey from Pitcombe Rock Falconry and enjoy the autumnal trail around the station. Children who come in Halloween fancy dress will travel free of charge.
Find out more »November 2023
Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »December 2023
Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
Find out more »Santa Specials at Avon Valley Railway
Each family group will be seated in their own compartment or area with table seating of up to eight people, separate from other passengers. Once onboard, you can enjoy a mince pie or festive biscuit and Santa will pass through the train saying hello to everyone. Then, when you return to Bitton Station each family group will meet Santa again and all good boys and girls will receive a present from him too! There will also be the chance for…
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