Teddy Bears Picnic

at Telford Steam Railway

Telford Available from Mon 25 May to Tue 26 May

Inc. unlimited, all-day travel

Treat your teddy to a picnic with Telford Steam Railway tickets - trails, treats & trains included in tickets!

Families are invited to enjoy a magical, fun‑filled adventure at the Telford Steam Railway Teddy Bears’ Picnic - a delightful day designed especially for little explorers and their favourite teddies!

  • Join a special teddy‑themed treasure hunt across the railway, searching for hidden letters to complete a secret word
  • Every successful young explorer wins a **Telford Steam Railway Teddy Bear** (while stocks last)
  • Enjoy a wholesome, family‑friendly day out with heritage train rides, open spaces and plenty of photo opportunities with your teddy

Bring your favourite bear along for a Teddy Bear Trail throughout three historic stations in Telford

  • Dates: 25th - 26th May
  • Age Suitability: Suitable for all ages - bring your favourite teddy along!
  • Location: Spring Village Station, Telford Steam Railway, 52 Bridge Rd, Spring Village, Horsehay, Telford TF4 2NF
  • Tickets include: One Teddy Bear train ride, all‑day travel on the standard gauge railway, plus access to the Telford Town Tramway & Model Railway Exhibition, access to Teddy Bear Trail

Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic - on Telford Steam Railway!

Climb aboard a heritage steam train and enjoy unlimited travel throughout the day as part of your Picnic ticket. Little ones can take their teddy on a fun adventure, hunt for clues across the stations, and enjoy the excitement of discovering the special hidden word.

  • Teddy Bear Treasure Hunt: Find the hidden letters around the railway to win a free Telford Steam Railway teddy! (while stocks last)
  • Bring your Teddy: Bring your favourite bear to help you search high and low!
  • Three Historic Stations: Travel between our three historic stations onboard a steam train to track down all the bears.  Find the special letters hidden across the railway which make up a special word. Every successful entry wins a prize! (While stocks last).

Your adventure continues after your Teddy Bear Trail with all‑day access to:

  • Standard Gauge Railway: Ride all day across three historic stations on this heritage line.
  • Telford Town Tramway: Travel on the UK’s only operational steam tramway (note: may be closed for May 4th service).
  • Model Railway Exhibition: Explore three stunning layouts, including a recreation of Stafford Station.

Bring a picnic, your favourite teddy and the whole family to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Telford Steam Railway! Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS. 

Location

Spring Village Station

Telford Steam Railway,
52 Bridge Rd,
Spring Village,
Horsehay,
Telford,
TF4 2NF
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How to find us

Departure Point: Spring Village Station, Telford Steam Railway, 52 Bridge Rd, Spring Village, Horsehay, Telford TF4 2NF

  • Free parking is available at Spring Village Station (The Old Loco Shed, Bridge Rd, Horsehay, Telford, TF4 2NF)
Facilities
  • Food and drink at Horshay Cafe
  • Free parking at Spring Village Station
More Info
Is Telford Steam Railway wheelchair accessible?

Due to the nature of the coaches, Telford Steam Railway is not currently wheelchair accessible. 

Are there any age restrictions for Telford Steam Railway?

Telford Steam Railway is suitable for all ages!

How long do steam tram rides at Telford Steam Railway run for?

A full round trip lasts for approx. 50 minutes

Is there food and drink at Telford Steam Railway?

The Horsehay Cafe will also be available next door, for a lovely meal or drink.

What's included in Telford Steam Railway tickets?

Included in your tickets:

  • Pay Once and Ride All Day: Ride on all the standard gauge services throughout the day 
  • Three Historic Stations: Climb aboard your heritage train and journey to three historic stations, to uncover the history of each site
  • Telford Town Tramway: Ride on the UK's only Steam Tramway at Horsehay Pool. The unique 2ft Gauge steam tram will let you relive the lost age of steam trams. 
  • Journey to Old Loco Shed Station: Have a peek into our engineering workshops, and see future restoration projects. 
  • Model Railway Exhibition: Discover the miniature world at the Top Link Model Railway. Situated in Railway House, this expansive layout lets you marvel at the railways from above. There are three wonderful layouts for you to view, including a recreation of Stafford Station before redevelopment.
  • The Horsehay Cafe will also be available next door, for a lovely meal or drink.

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