Railway Relics Valuation Day At Avon Valley Railway

Sunday 7th September 2008

With a growing number of collectors around the country and across the globe why not bring your treasures to the Avon Valley Railway and see what they are worth? For a small fee you will be able to find out from the specialists what the items are and how much you might be able to sell them for. Its a rare opportunity so dont miss out!

Venue

Avon Valley Railway, Bitton

Dates

Date 7 Sep 2008

Road Directions

Bitton Station is situated midway between the cities of Bristol and Bath, on the A431 main road, approximately one mile from the town of Keynsham. Car parking spaces are available at Bitton station, and are free.

Public Transport Directions

Rail
The nearest National Rail station to Bitton is Keynsham. Keynsham is on the Bristol - Westbury - Weymouth line and also served by a few Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour trains. All services are operated by First Great Western, and connect with inter-city trains also operated by First Great Western and Virgin Trains at Bath Spa or Bristol Temple Meads. For timetable and fares information visit National Rail Enquiries Online or telephone 08457 48 49 50.

The distance from Keynsham to Bitton on foot is 1.5 miles: simply turn right out of the station exit and follow the road until you pick up the AVR brown tourist signs. From Keynsham bus services 532 and 533, operated by South Gloucestershire Bus and Coach, run twice an hour Monday to Saturday: timetables are available on South Gloucestershire Council's website. Buses pick up from the stop immediately across the road from Keynsham station's car park entrance, and set down in Willsbridge (ask the driver for the Avon Valley Railway).

Buses 532 and 533 do not run on Sundays or Bank Holidays: on these days catch a train to Bath Spa and then a bus from Manvers Street bus station, just across the road from the railway station (see below for details of this bus service). You may also find this more convenient at certain times on weekdays and Saturdays when the train service at Keynsham can be sparse.

Bus
Bus service 332, between Bristol and Bath bus stations, sets down in Willsbridge about 200 yards from Bitton station: ask the driver for Avon Valley Railway. This service operates hourly Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sundays and bank holidays, when it is also renumbered to 632. For up-to-date timetable information visit South Glos Bus and Coach's website and enter the service number in the timetable search facility. Alternatively telephone Traveline on 0870 608 2608

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Of historic, literary or architectural interest
• Village Location

Accessibility

• Accessible to Wheelchair Users

Establishment Features

• Cater for groups