Avon Valley Railway Official

11/10/2026

Today, we have 31130 out on the main set and the Fry's sentinel operating brake van rides at Bitton Station.
Every passenger receives a free chocolate bar!
Plus learn about the Fry's chocolate factory with our display under the canopy.

Buy tickets at Bitton Station or online at quaytickets.com/avonvalleyrailway

08/10/2026

Did you know you can see the old Fry's chocolate factory from our train? 🚂🍫

Learn more about this fascinating piece of local piece and have a brake van ride behind the Fry's factory shunter this Sunday!

Every passenger gets a FREE Fry's chocolate bar whilst travelling on the train.

avonvalleyrailway.org/events/chocolate-sundays

06/10/2026

Magic Train is back for 2026!
Join us for our magic train weekend, where you'll be joined by a friendly witch and her pet dragon, exciting birds of prey at Bitton Station, and best of all... Kids in fancy dress go FREE!

Tickets are selling fast, get yours now from https://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/events/october-half-term/

There's some sorcery happening at the station!On the weekend before Halloween, join us for a steam-hauled train ride, where you'll be joined by a magical witch and her dragon friend! Then, back at Bitton Station, see birds of prey from Pitcombe Rock Falconry and enjoy taking part in our autumnal tra...

04/10/2026

Sunday 4 October

Unfortunately, Charwelton has developed a fault. The main set will now be diesel hauled with 08377.

04/10/2026

Today, we have Charwelton out on the main set and the Fry's sentinel operating brake van rides at Bitton Station.
Every passenger receives a free chocolate bar!

Buy tickets at Bitton or online at quaytickets.com/avonvalleyrailway

01/10/2026

Our chocolate train is out this Sunday. Join us to learn more about Fry's chocolate, our sentinel loco, and this special part of local history!
There'll be a chance to ride behind the Fry's loco included with your ticket.
Plus, every passenger will get a free Fry's chocolate bar!

avonvalleyrailway.org/events/chocolate-sundays

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29/09/2026

Taking a look back at a busy weekend at our Festival of Transport!

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28/09/2026

This Sunday is our first Chocolate Sunday!🚂🍫

See our Fry’s Sentinel loco in action and enjoy a brake van ride behind this special engine. Plus, enjoy a full round trip of the line on our main passenger train, with both journeys included in the price of a standard ticket!

Best of all, every passenger will get a complimentary Fry’s chocolate bar, and we’ll have old Fry’s employees at the station to tell you more about this special part of local history.

https://www.avonvalleyrailway.org/events/chocolate-sundays/

28/09/2026

⚠️ We have last minute availability for our Bitton Belle (sunday lunch) dining train on Sunday 4 October.

A table seating up to 2 people has become available.

£59.50 per person

Tickets will be on sale until the table is sold or until 4pm on Wednesday 30 September.

To make a booking, please visit

Enjoy a classic Sunday roast like no other on our First-Class Sunday lunch dining train, onboard one of our heritage steam trains.Join us for a traditional two course Roast lunch on our first-class dining carriage. Your meal will be freshly prepared on board our kitchen car and served to you whilst....

27/09/2026

Our Festival of Transport continues...

We have a frequent train service, vintage buses, classic cars and vintage bicycles!

Come along and explore what we have to offer!