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Avon Valley Railway

Steam trains operate Sundays and Bank Holidays from April to October, plus Tuesday - Thursday in Easter, May, July/August and October school holidays. Diesel trains operate many Saturdays from May to September, Also operates weekends at Christmas for the Santa Special trains.

New for 2009 - Diesal trains will be operating Tuesday 17 - Thursday 19 February for school holidays, and Wednesdays in June. Steam trains will be operating Wednesdays in July.

Combined rail and river boat trips operate on all steam days from the beginning of April to the end of September except Diesel Operated Days, 9/10 May and 2 August. Talking timetable: 0117 932 7296.

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.

Opening Times

2009 Opening 1 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec 2009

Tickets Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
Advance standard family Rover ticket	from £15.00
Advance standard adult Rover ticket	from £5.50
Advance standard over 60's Rover ticket	from £4.50
Advance standard child (3-16)Rover ticket	from £4.00

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).