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Get tickets now for Steam into spring at Avon Valley this March 2025
Introducing a delightful new experience for 2025: Steam into Spring at the Avon Valley Railway! Every Sunday in March, as the days grow longer and the valley awakens from its winter slumber, you are invited to embark on a charming steam-hauled journey along the beautiful historic line.
Don't miss this enchanting opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring with a nostalgic ride through one of the most picturesque landscapes. Join in and create unforgettable memories as you Steam into Spring at the Avon Valley Railway!
Event details:
- Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March 2025
- Time: All day!
- Age: All ages, kids under 5 go FREE!
Avon Valley Railway history
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Avon Valley Railway. Originally opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway, this line served as a vital connection between Birmingham and the South Coast. It later became an integral part of the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway, weaving through picturesque landscapes and bustling towns!
Fast forward to today, and you'll find three miles of meticulously re-laid track, beautifully restored locomotives, and carriages that harken back to a bygone era. As you journey along the Avon Valley, the nostalgic sound of steam engines chugging along the tracks fills the air, transporting you to a time when rail travel was the epitome of adventure and romance!
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How to Find Us
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.
Services are operated by Great Western Railway or South West Trains, and connect with inter-city trains also operated by Great Western Railway and Cross Country at either Bath Spa or Bristol Temple Meads
Bus
The following bus services can be used to reach the Avon Valley Railway. The closest bus stop is at ‘Cherry Garden Road’.
17 Keynsham to Southmead Hospital (via Hanham, Kingswood & Fishponds) –
View the timetable here
19 Bath to Bristol Parkway Station (via Warmley, Kingswood & Downend) –
View the timetable here
42 Bristol City Centre to Cherry Gardens (via St George, Kingswood & North Common) –
View the timetable here
45 Bristol City Centre to Cherry Gardens (via St George, Hanham & Longwell Green) –
View the timetable here
532 Yate / Emersons Green to Keynsham (via Westerleigh, Pucklechurch & Warmley) –
View the timetable here
- Restaurant
- Gift Shop
- Toilets
- Parking
- Accessible
- Dogs allowed
Yes! The trains have ramped access into a converted carriage. They also have a disabled toilet on the station.
Whilst there’s no food and drink available on the trains, the station Buffet at Bitton offers a wide variety of drinks, snacks and full meals from breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
There is no charge for car parking at Bitton Station