Avon Valley Railway, Bristol. See website for train timetables; Admission charge.

Details

Accessibility:

The station car park has limited parking but includes 5 designated blue badge parking bays. The entrance and ticket office is wheelchair accessible across flat floors. Wheelchairs are available to loan on request. All trains are accessible by wheelchair and with trained staff to assist passengers with ramps whilst boarding from the platform. The station has a disability access toilet with low level light, alarm cords and grab rails.

Brief Description:

Three miles of railway track in the Avon valley offering passengers a unique experience to travel on a steam engine locomotive. Originally opened in 1869 and closed in the 1960’s, the short length of track has been restored by enthusiasts.

Further Information:

Address:

Avon Valley Railway, Bath Road, Bristol BS30 6HD

Telephone:

0117 932 5538

Email:

Email form on website: http://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/contact-us/

Website:

http://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/

Opening Hours:

Buffet open for business 9.30am - 4pm weekdays, 9am-  5pm weekends. See website for train timetable: http://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/visit-us/timetable/

Directions:

On the east side of Bristol travelling north or south on the A4174 take the exit south from the Kingsfield Roundabout onto Marsham Way. At the 2^nd roundabout continue south onto the A431 ‘Bath Road’. Follow the A431 ‘Bath Road’ and after passing under a railway bridge the turn for the station and car park is just past the bridge on the north side of the road.

OS ST669703

Transport:

For more travel information go to http://www.travelinesw.com/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

A full menu of breakfasts, lunches and teas are offered in the station buffet, including a Sunday roast. The station shop is open between 10:00am and 4:30pm and offers an interesting selection of gifts and souvenirs.