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Avon Valley Railway

Bitton Railway Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD

Tel: +44 (0)117 932 5538

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Steam Train at Avon Valley Railway Bristol

About

Avon Valley is your friendly, local, steam railway and they’re bringing back the sounds and smells of steam to the Avon Valley. Opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway as a through route between the Birmingham and the South Coast their line was later linked to the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway. Closed under the Beeching Axe of the 1960’s the line was preserved by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Today, 40 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.

They run trains on over 120 days each year (mainly at weekends and school holidays) and their station buffet is open every day except Christmas Day. You can see their beautifully restored Victorian station, take a ride in a heritage carriage behind one of the steam or diesel locomotives, enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the station buffet and pick up a railway-themed souvenir in the gift shop.

Dogs are welcome on the station site and trains on most days. The only exception are the Santa Steam Specials, some Family events and the dining trains. Avon Valley restrict access to dogs on some family events due to the large numbers of children present, some of whom can be scared by dogs.

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Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Platform opens 10.00- 17 00. Please see website for train timetables and events.

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) 2023
  • Visit EnglandCode of Practice Code of Practice 2012

Further Information

Other

  • Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Train has specially converted area for wheelchair users
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children

Establishment Features

  • Available for wedding receptions
  • Dog Friendly
  • Dogs-Accepted
  • Event venue
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • In countryside
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Coach Parking
  • On Bus Route

Payment Methods

  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      239
    • Very Good
      129
    • Average
      47
    • Poor
      22
    • Terrible
      27

    Recent Reviews:

    • Carol S
      Well Chuffed with lunch
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 13th January 2024
      Our first visit to the Buffet The staff were very welcoming Food ordered and mugs of tea provided ...we were told a 30 minute wait as very busy We didn't mind When the food arrived it was piping... Read full review
    • Nicole S
      Cardiff, United Kingdom
      Save your money!
      1 of 5 stars
      Monday, 12th February 2024
      Thank goodness this was half price for half term at least we were only slightly ripped off for our 10 minute return journey, with views of the rusty train graveyard and local housing estate. At the... Read full review
    • C8961PUsophier
      Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
      Disappointing
      1 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 14th February 2024
      I echo the review below, very disappointing and we were not warned in advance that half of the journey was closed due to flooding until we had already driven 40 minutes to get there, despite them... Read full review

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    Directions

    Road Directions

    On the A431 main road, approximately one mile from the town of Keynsham. Car parking spaces are available at Bitton station, and are free. Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info

    Public Transport Directions

    The nearest station to Bitton is Keynsham which is on the Bristol - Weymouth and Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour train services. Buses 532 and 533 from Keynsham run twice an hour Monday to Saturday from the stop immediately across the road from Keynsham station car park entrance, From Bristol or Bath, you can ride along the popular Bristol/Bath Railway Path (Route 4 of the National Cycle Network). For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.info

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