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RETURNING STEAM TO THE AVON VALLEY
2019 TIMETABLE
www.avonvalleyrailway.org
Find us just off the A431 between Bristol and Bath: BS30 6HD
WELCOME
TO THE AVON VALLEY RAILWAY TRAIN FARES
Opened in 1869 by the
TH DAY ROVER TICKETS
JOIN OUR 150 Midland Railway as a route
IONS Our Day Rover tickets give unlimited train fares on the day of
BIRTHDAY CELEBRAT between the Midlands and
your visit. On certain days we run both steam and diesel trains
Visit this August and join us to
the South Coast the Avon
and tickets are valid on both services.
celebrate the 150 anniver sary
th Valley Railway was later
of the opening of the line linked to the iconic Somerset STEAM DAYS DIESEL DAYS
& Dorset Railway. Adults £8.50 £7.50
Closed under the Beeching Axe of the 1960’s the line was preserved Over 60s £7.50 £6.50
by an enthusiastic group of volunteers. Today, 40 years on, three miles Children (5 – 14) £6.50 £5.50
of track has been re-laid, locomotives and carriages restored, and the Children under 5 FREE FREE
sound of steam can once again be heard along the Avon Valley.
Family £25.00 £21.50
(2 adults and 4 children)
WHAT TO SEE ON For safety reasons all children under the age of 14 travelling on
YOUR VISIT the train must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. Tickets
provide unlimited travel on the day of issue except for special
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See our beautifully
restored Victorian events (Timetable C).
station at Bitton Entrance to the station site is FREE!
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Take a ride in
a heritage carriage
behind one of
SEASON TICKETS
our steam or If you or your family enjoy travelling on our trains why not take
Railway Go
diesel locomotives advantage of our special Season Ticket prices?
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Go for a walk
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue on all of our
alongside the track
ods Yard
on the Bristol & Bath standard operating days (Timetables A, B & D).
Railway Path (the 13 Adults £35.00
mile off-road route
Ticket Office,
between Bristol and Shop & Toilets Buffet Over 60s £30.00
Bath city centres) Car Park Children’s Children (5 – 14) £27.50
Playground
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Learn more about the (not AVR)
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Family £97.50
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history of the
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line in our small
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museum area
TO BRISTOL TO BATH
GROUP AND SCHOOL VISITS
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Enjoy breakfast, lunch
or afternoon tea in Bring your group or society and travel back in time to the
our station buffet days of steam. Make your visit even more special by booking
(open daily) a delicious cream tea served on the train as you travel the
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Pick up a railway- line or combined with a boat trip around Bristol’s historic
themed souvenir Harbourside. Generous discounts are available to groups of
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in our gift shop
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20 or more.
(open on our
LandingStage
operating days). School visits are also very welcome and a range of activities
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can be offered to link with National Curriculum topics.
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TRAIN TIMETABLES 2019
TIMETABLE A TIMETABLE B
Weekends &
( Steam or Diesel) School hols only* (Diesel Railcar)
Bitton dep 11.00 12.15 13.30 14.45 16.00 Bitton dep 11.00 12.00 13.00 14.00 15.00 16.00
Oldland arr 11.05 12.20 13.35 14.50 16.05 Oldland arr 11.05 12.05 13.05 14.05 15.05 16.05
Oldland dep 11.17 12.32 13.47 15.02 16.17 Oldland dep 11.15 12.15 13.15 14.15 15.15 16.15
Bitton arr 11.22 12.37 13.52 15.07 16.22 Bitton arr 11.20 12.20 13.20 14.20 15.20 16.20
Bitton dep 11.35 12.50 14.05 15.20 16.35 Bitton dep 11.25 12.25 13.25 14.25 15.25 16.25
Avon Riverside arr 11.43 12.58 14.13 15.28 16.43 Avon Riverside arr 11.32 12.32 13.32 14.32 15.32 16.32
Avon Riverside dep 11.55 13.10 14.25 15.40 16.55 Avon Riverside dep 11.40 12.40 13.40 14.40 15.40 16.40
Bitton arr 12.02 13.17 14.32 15.47 17.02 Bitton arr 11.50 12.50 13.50 14.50 15.50 16.50
*Does not run: TIMETABLE D
Weds 1 & 15 May, 12 & 26 June,
10 & 24 July and 11 & 25 Sept Two Train Running (Steam and Diesel Railcar)
STEAM DIESEL STEAM DIESEL STEAM DIESEL STEAM DIESEL STEAM
TIMETABLE C Bitton dep 11.00 11.50 12.15 13.05 13.30 14.20 14.45 15.35 16.00
Oldland arr 11.05 11.55 12.20 13.10 13.35 14.25 14.50 15.40 16.05
Oldland dep
Special timetable and 11.17 12.08 12.32 13.23 13.47 14.38 15.02 15.53 16.17
Bitton arr
fares apply 11.22 12.13 12.37 13.28 13.52 14.43 15.07 15.58 16.22
Bitton dep 11.35 12.20 12.50 13.35 14.05 14.50 15.20 16.05 16.35
Please call or visit our website Avon Riverside arr 11.43 12.27 12.58 13.42 14.13 14.57 15.28 16.12 16.43
for more details. Avon Riverside dep 11.55 12.40 13.10 13.55 14.25 15.10 15.40 16.25 16.55
Bitton arr 12.02 12.47 13.17 14.02 14.32 15.17 15.47 16.32 17.02
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
M M M M 22 M 6 27 M
T 1 T 19 T T 16 T 28 T
W W 20 W W 10 17 W 1 15 29 W 12 26
T T 21 T T 18 T 30 T
F F F F 19 F F
S S 16 23 S S 6 13 20 27 S 4 11 18 25 S 8 15 22 29
S S 17 24 S 31 S 7 14 21 28 S 5 12 19 26 S 2 9 16 23 30
JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
M M 26 M M M M 2 23
T 30 T 6 13 20 T T 29 T T 24
W 10 24 31 W 7 14 21 28 W 11 25 W 30 W W 1
T T 1 8 15 22 T T 31 T T 26
F F F F F F
S 13 20 27 S 3 10 17 24 31 S 14 21 28 S 26 S 2 30 S 7 14 21
S 7 14 21 28 S 4 11 18 25 S 1 8 15 22 29 S 6 13 20 27 S 3 24 S 1 8 15 22 29
KEY Heritage Diesel Railcar operation Diesel operation Steam operation Two Trains Running Special Events
Every effort will be made to provide the advertised services and locomotives, but unforeseen circumstances may entail alterations or cancellations at short notice
AVON VALLEY RAILWAY EVENTS 2019
(All events subject to change or cancellation without prior notice).
LOCAL RESIDENTS WEEKEND
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC GRANDPARENTS WEEKEND
APRIL
6 & 7 APRIL
august
29 & 30 JUNE 24 – 26 AUGUST
2031
2035
Join us for the start of the 2019 seaso
june
n FREE train travel for children
2025
and travel for half price if you live in Grandparents travel for half price
a who bring their Teddy Bear.
BS or BA postcode. Bring proof of ID when accompanied by at least one
Plus magic shows, balloon
paying child. Bring them along for
modelling and giant bubbles!
a fun day out!
ER
FIRE & WAT SCI-FI FUN
DAY
RAILWAYANA VALUATION
13 & 14 APRIL
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20 & 21 JULY
april
2034
SEPTEMBER
JULY
Board the time-travelling train to
Join the ‘Star Tu
gs’ from 1980s ch
ildren’s
see your favourite characters at our 8 SEPTEMBER
me mory lane!
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TV and take ric first Sci-Fi weekend Have you ever wondered if that
ard Bristol’s histo
Enjoy a trip onbo
fireboat ‘Py ro na ut’ wh ich will be joining us * old lamp or station sign is worth
on the River Avon
*
something? Bring it along and find out
with short trips
applies
*small extra charge
TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
CHOCOLATE TRAIN
SEPTEMBER
14 & 15 SEPTEMBER
19 – 22 APRIL
APRIL
1924
2036
Another chance for children to trave
Join us this Easter weekend as we l
AUGUST FREE if they bring their Teddy Bear.
celebrate the return to steam of the & SUNDAY 4
SATURDAY 3 Plus magic shows, balloon modelling
old Fry’s chocolate factory steam
LEBRATE THE and giant bubbles!
locomotive from Keynsham. JOIN US TO CE
ERSARY OF
FREE Fry’s chocolate for every child! 150TH ANNIV
SEPTEMBER
1940s WEEKEND
OF THE LINE *
THE OPENING
16TH BITTON BEER FESTIVAL * * 21 & 22 SEPTEMBER
OPEN AIR THEATRE - ‘CRANFORD’
1940
MAY
Turn back the clock as we
31 MAY & 1 JUNE remember the importance of the
1098
21 AUGUST
AUGUST
Enjoy a wide selection of real railways in the War effort
ales from around the country Enjoy Elizabeth Gaskell’s classic tale 1861
of 19th century family life including
* the coming of the railways to this
BRICK EXPRESS sleepy community * Advance tickets for these events available at
www.avonvalleyrailway.org
2 JUNE * Lego, the LEGO logo, the brick and knob configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks
KIDS
of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorise or endorse this event.
Jump onboard the Brick Express and *
FOR
QUIA
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try your hand at building with Lego
®
MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS ONE TO REMEMBER
IN
D Bricks as you travel the line. WITH THE AVON VALLEY RAILWAY
2019
What will you be inspired to build?
Join the Avon Valley Railway
Tickets on sale at www.avonvalleyrailway.org
DECEMBER
this festive season for a ride on
MIDSUMMER WINE FESTIVAL one of our steam-hauled trains
and enjoy a special visit from
21 JUNE
june
Father Christmas!
Join our wine festival and
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taste a selection of the best Each child receives a quality gift.
English wines and cheese
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Tickets available from July at www.avonvalleyrailway
A FIRST CLASS DINING EXPERIENCE
THE PINES EXPRESS BRUNCH
The Pines Express was the Manchester to Enjoy a set menu of orange juic
Bournemouth long-distance service that ran e, bacon,
sausage, egg & mushroom bap
daily through Bitton between 1910 and 1962. , danish
pastry and tea or coffee.
Come and re-live this experience with our two
and three course Sunday Dining Trains. The perfect way to start to you
r day!
You’ll embark at Bitton Station before the Trains depart at 11am on the
following weekends and Bank
whistle sounds and the train gently pulls away. Holidays: 22 Apr, 6 & 27
May & 26 Aug
In the kitchen the chef busily prepares your £19 per adult and £14 per chil
meal with the finest local ingredients while d (to include Day Rover train
fare)
you relax and watch the rolling Avon Valley
countryside pass by. The journey consists of a number of six mile
round trips and you should allow approximately three hours for the EVENING DINING TRAINS
occasion. These trains are usually steam hauled and depart at 12.15pm. Enjoy a relaxing evening onboard
one of our informal evening dining
THREE COURSE PINES EXPRESS £39 per adult and £29 per child trains this summer. For 2019 these
A delicious three course meal with coffee and mints will, as far as possible, be hauled by
Trains depart: 31 Mar (Mothers’ Day) & 16 Jun (Fathers’ Day) one of our resident steam locomotives
(although heritage diesel locomotives may also be used if required). The
TWO COURSE PINES EXPRESS £32 per adult and £26 per child train departs at 6.45pm and the journey lasts a couple of hours. Our
A delicious two course meal with coffee and mints onboard bar will be available. £21 per adult and £16 per child.
Trains depart: 7 Apr, 12 May, 7 Jul, 1 Sept & 6 Oct Fish and Chips (followed by ice cream): 7 Aug
both of these services the on-board bar will be open serving a
On Sausage, Cider & Steam: 14 Aug
selection of wine, beers and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
For your comfort and safety smoking is not permitted on the train. Parents are reminded, for the benefit MURDER MYSTERY
of the serving staff and other guests, that children should remain seated at all times during the meal. Gather on the platform to hear the plot unfold, then board the train to
quiz the suspects as you enjoy your 2 course meal. Then, once back at
LUNCHTIME FISH & CHIPS Bitton it’s your turn to reveal who you believe committed the crime.
STEAM
Enjoy Fish & Chips served onboard as you travel the line. HAULE
D Our exclusive Murder Mystery trains depart on:
Served at 12:15pm. £21 per adult and £16 per child FOR 220
01199 27 Apr (Sherlock Holmes),
19 Apr (Good Friday), 4 & 25 May & 24 Aug 18 May (Midnight Train to Vegas),
31 Aug (Murder on the Disorientated Express - Poirot theme).
21 Sept (Crime at Café Rene - Allo Allo),
A 26 Oct (Once Upon a Crime). Prices are £45 per person
AFTERNOON HIGH TE
Guests arrive from 6.30pm, train departs promptly at 6.45pm.
secco followed by a High Tea of
Enjoy a welcoming glass of Pro Some elements of the
jam & cream
finger sandwiches, scones with murder mystery event
and a selection of dainty cakes
and pastries. are enacted on the MINCE PIE SPECIALS
26 & 29 DEC & 1 JAN
lt and station platform,
Plus tea or coffee. £22 per adu
DEC-JAN
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so it is advisable to After the indulgence of Christmas
£17 per child wear warm clothing. why not take the family for a relaxing
Bank
Served on the 2:45pm train on trip and join us for a glass of sherry
and a mince pie
Holiday Mondays:
Aug
22 Apr, 6 & 27 May & 26
PRE-BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL OUR DINING TRAINSDRIVER EXPERIENCE DAYS
During 2019 we are running a
series of courses to give you
the chance of a lifetime to drive MEMBERSHIP
a steam or diesel locomotive.
Join the Avon Valley Railway Heritage Trust to support our work and
Courses last from just a couple
help ensure that future generations can enjoy the sound and smell
of hours to a full day and begin
of steam. You’ll receive discounted train travel and our members
at £140. Visit our website for
magazines ‘Semaphore’ and ‘Ground Signal’ during the year. Pick up a
more details and to make a
leaflet or ask for more details.
booking.
A
VOLUNTEERING
STEAM TASTER Price £275
Driving and Firing a Steam Locomotive under guidance of qualified Volunteers are essential to the
instructors. 3 hour experience. running of the Avon Valley
Dates: 23 & 24 Mar, 5 Apr, 3 May, 7 Sept & 5 Oct
Railway and without them
B
STEAM LOCOMOTIVE & BRAKE VAN Price £375 we would not have achieved
Driving and Firing a Steam Locomotive under guidance of qualified all we have over the last 40
instructors, hauling a Brake Van. Act as Shunter and Guard. years. We’re always looking
Refreshments (including lunch) provided. Full day experience.
Date: 4 Oct
for additional help across our
departments as we look to the future and grow our operations. In
C
STEAM LOCOMOTIVE & COACHES Price £325 joining us you’ll become part of a friendly team dedicated to the
Driving and Firing a Steam Locomotive under guidance of qualified restoration, upkeep, operation and development of our railway. You’ll
instructors, hauling a Passenger train. Act as Shunter and Guard.
Refreshments (including lunch) provided. Full day experience. gain new skills, meet new people and help create lasting memories for
Date: 12 Oct our visitors. We have many roles to suit a wide range of interests,
lifestyles and abilities. Some of these require little previous experience
D
DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE & COACHES Price £275
(just a friendly, welcoming approach) whilst others, such as our
Driving and acting as secondman on our resident BR Class 31
diesel locomotives, hauling passenger carriages. Act as Shunter Operations roles, require a regular commitment as they involve
and Guard. Refreshments (including lunch) provided. challenging and comprehensive training.
Full day experience.
Date: 19 Oct If you’d like to find out more,
NEW VOLUNTEER DAYS
E
download a copy of our new
DIESEL MULTIPLE UNIT (DMU) Price £140 24 FEB, 19 MAY,
2019
1230
Volunteers Guide or pick
Drive and act as secondman on our resident Class 107 two-car 28 JUL & 13 OCT up a copy from the Booking
Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU). 3 hour experience. Come along and find out more
Dates: 30 Mar, 1 Jun & 6 Jul about how you could help Office. You can browse the
roles available and discover the
Numbers are strictly limited so please book early to avoid disappointment benefits of being part of the Avon Valley Railway family. Then, join
one of our New Volunteer Days when you’ll have an opportunity to
CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTIES meet existing volunteers and see for yourself what goes into running a
heritage railway. We look forward to welcoming you onboard!
Give your child a birthday party to remember
with reserved seating for up to 16, 32 or 64
people in one of our 1950s railway carriages. CELEBRATIONS AND PRIVATE HIRE
Trains depart at either 11.00am or 2.45pm Make your special event First Class by hiring our carriages to
and parties last for about two hours. entertain your guests in the atmosphere of a bygone age. It’s an idyllic
Adults: £8.00, Children: £6.00. Hot or cold backdrop for special birthdays, wedding receptions or anniversaries
food boxes are available from the Buffet. and corporate events.HOW TO FIND US
BY BIKE - from Bristol or Bath join the Bristol and Bath Railway Path
(route 4 of the National Cycle Network) direct to Bitton Station.
A cycle parking area is provided.
BY BUS - bus services operate between Bristol and Bath.
For further information telephone ‘Travel Line’ on 0871 2002233.
BY CAR - Bitton Station is situated midway between Bristol and Bath
on the A431 road, one mile from Keynsham. Car parking at Bitton is free.
BY RAIL - the nearest mainline station is at Keynsham.
For National Rail enquiries please telephone 0845 7484950.
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Sat Nav ref: BS30 6HD
APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMES
Birmingham 1hr 40mins Gloucester 50mins Swindon 50mins
Cardiff 1hr London 2hr 20mins Taunton 1hr 15mins
CATERING - a wide selection of hot and cold food and drink, delicious
cakes, sweets and ice cream are available from Bitton Station Buffet which is
open daily from 9am (excluding Christmas Day).
SOUVENIR SHOP - open on all days trains are running, offering a wide
Images © Avon Valley Railway/George Aldridge/Sam Bilner 2017
selection of souvenirs and gifts for all ages.
WHEELCHAIRS - a number of wheelchairs can be accommodated in a
specially converted carriage. Please let us know in advance so we can assist.
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