To keep our customers safe, each family group will be seated in separate compartments. 
Please select a carriage and then click on an available compartment. 
Choose your first seat and you'll then notice that all the remaining seats in that compartment become highlighted, so that no one else can book them. 

Then, just choose the different tickets you need for each of your group from the drop down lists. 
For any spare seats simply choose the option 'seat not required'

Please note that we operate our heritage diesel trains on Saturdays and Steam on Sundays.

This is a Murder Mystery event suitable for people aged 15 or over 

Guests gather on the platform for the first part of the performance before boarding the train.  During the main course the actors will divulge clues and aid in your deliberations.  The second part of the performance will either take place on the train or the platform (depending on weather conditions) and dessert will be served.  Finally you will dis-embark and reveal who you think did the crime.

This is a Dining Train event onboard one of our heritage steam trains.  Seats are in carriages around tables of two or four people

Our onboard bar will be open serving a range of wine, beer, cider and soft drinks.

Guests to arrive 6.30pm for prompt 6.45pm departure.

2 course meal followed by tea & coffee

Join us for a delicious Afternoon High Tea served onboard our steam-hauled train.

You will enjoy a welcoming glass of prosecco followed by a High Tea of finger sandwiches, scones with jam & cream and a selection of dainty cakes and pastries.  Plus tea or coffee.

Seats are in carriages around tables of two or four people and will be socially-distanced.

Jump onboard the Brick Express and get creative!  All children over 5 will be given a box of bricks (worth at least their ticket price), compatible with the leading brand, to play with onboard and then to take away afterwards.  What will they be inspired to build?  Your family group or support bubble will be seated either in separate compartments or around tables well away from other passengers to maintain social distancing.

There will be hand sanitiser available when you arrive as well as onboard the train, and our volunteers will be cleaning the train between journeys too (we’ve increased the gap between train times to help us achieve this safely).

You’ll be able to admire models from Bristol-based Lego user Group ‘GertLUG’ who’ll be exhibiting their latest creations. There’ll be cityscapes, trains, fantasy scenes and much more!

You’ll need to reserve your seats on a specific train, but the station site and model displays will be open all day for you to enjoy.

Please note, LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this event.

 

Enjoy a traditional meal of fish and chips served onboard as you travel the line on one of our diesel-hauled trains.
 
Seats are in carriages around tables of two or four people and will be socially-distanced.

Join us for a delicious home-cooked two course meal served onboard our steam-hauled dining train on our recreation of the ‘Pines Express’ that used to run through Bitton Station.

Seats are in carriages around tables of two or four people and will be socially-distanced

Our onboard bar will be open serving a range of wine, beer, cider and soft drinks.

Children travel free on this special weekend if they bring their teddy bear!  Bring them along, and the rest of the family, for a great day out.

You’ll need to reserve your seats on a specific train and time but you’ll be seated in separate compartments or tables away from other passengers to help us manage social distancing.  Enjoy a 50 minute ride on one of our steam-hauled trains.

There will be hand sanitiser available when you arrive as well as onboard the train, and our volunteers will be cleaning the train between journeys too (we’ve increased the gap between train times to help us achieve this safely).

Before or after your train ride you’ll be able to enjoy face painting, balloon modelling and family entertainment on Bitton Station.  More details will be announced as restrictions are eased and it’s clearer which activities are possible.  But, most importantly of all, you’ll have a great time with us!

Join us for a couple of hours and drive one of our steam locomotives at the Avon Valley Railway!

Under expert tuition you’ll be given an introduction to one of our steam locomotives together with a safety briefing before taking to the footplate to learn the skills involved.  Then, you’ll take the controls and drive and fire the locomotive yourself.

To maintain social distancing this will now be on an exclusive basis with just one participant on the footplate at any one time.  You’ll drive for one round trip of the line (six miles), taking approximately one hour.

At the end of your time with us you’ll receive a commemorative certificate and gift pack of information about the railway.  You’ll also receive a year’s membership to the Avon Valley Railway.

Suitable for 18+

Under expert tuition you’ll be given an introduction to our Class 31 diesel locomotive and safety briefing before taking to the loco to learn the skills involved.  Then, you’ll take the controls and drive the locomotive yourself, hauling a rake of passenger coaches.  You’ll also act as secondman on one of the journeys.

Light refreshments will be provided.

At the end of your time with us you’ll receive a commemorative certificate and gift pack of information about the railway.  You’ll also receive a year’s membership to the Avon Valley Railway.

Please note, this is a half day experience.