Type: Railway
The Avon Valley Railway is more than just a steam train ride, offering a whole new experience for some or a nostalgic memory for others. Steam trains run to the edge of the scenic Avon Valley. Special events arranged throughout the year including courses on how to drive a steam engine, monthly Sunday lunch trains, and children’s parties.
Site entry is free, train rides are payable. Call talking timetable for details: 0117 932 7296.
Grading:
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Green Awards
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) 2010
- Visit Britain
Code of Practice 2010
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| Open (01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010) |
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* Platform opens 10.00- 17 00. Please see website for train timetables and events.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Advance standard adult Rover ticket | £6.00 per ticket |
| Advance standard child (3-14)Rover ticket | £4.50 per ticket |
| Advance standard family Rover ticket | £16.50 per ticket |
| Advance standard over 60's Rover ticket | £5.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Train has specially converted area for wheelchair users
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- On Bus Route
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 2 - 3 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 60
- Min group size - 20
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Switch accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Event venue
- Toilets
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
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.
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).
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