In short: Bure Valley Railway is an attraction in Aylsham, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,433 Google reviews.
Details checked · source: Google Places
About Bure Valley Railway
Step aboard a charming narrow-gauge steam railway journeying through nine miles of stunning Norfolk countryside, complete with family facilities, dining options and full accessibility.
What's nearby
- The Market Surgery next door
- Tesco Superstore next door
- Keys Fine Art Auctioneers 200m away
- Taverham Vets 250m away
- Aylsham Social Club 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Brilliant.!! Lovely little trains, nice clean comfy carriages, loads of room tho, and woth fantastic staff, had a really wonderful experience here 👍 We did the cream tea express, the last train of the day and you get a free cream tea. The only thing is, with one vegan, who only drinks coffee, and another gluten & dairy intolerant, a cream tea is not exactly what you want, but the lovely ladies at the station totally exceeded our expectations and went out of their way to meet our our somewhat restrictive and awkward dietary requirements. They were fantastic.! It's a good long trip too, with a tunnel and bridges, around 9 miles each way, a full 45 minutes, so an hour and a half on the train in total, not like some other steam trains with only a couple miles of track. The countryside is beautiful and there's lots of wildlife to spot on the route. We took 3 dogs along, but it was well worth the money they charge, and we had a great time, really enjoyed ourselves. Worth remembering it's not for profit too, which is nice, we need more of that these days. Both terminus stations have a fair amount to look at, you can see inside the workshop at Aylsham, plus there's a small musuem, and a great cafe. Wroxham has stuff to see too, and there are interesting things along the way, so if you have the whole day, you can buy their rover ticket, catch an early train, visit the villages en route, and catch the last train back home, with free parking at either end. Highly recommended, this was one of the best steam train visits ever.! And it's the staff who make this a really special day, they were all really friendly, including the drivers and engineers, (who can tend towards being a bit special & 'stand offish', elsewhere). Well done Bure Valley.! 🥰
· via Google
My first visit and a very good impression made. A great deal of care has gone into the organisation and a visit is highly recommended. I didn't mention the staff and I should have done because they are all so friendly and helpful. Ten out of ten!!
· via Google
Great little Narrow Guage steam railway. Loved the journey through the countryside, again located in Norfolk. Loads of history associated with this heritage railway, we loved it and it was a hot sunny day. The model shop is quite big and well stocked for all your model railway bits. A nice relaxing lunch at the end of the line by the broads.
· via Google
Spectacular little railway with a fantastic hobby shop on one end and a network rail connection on the other, also very nearby a model railroad attraction. A superb way to spend a day with wall-to-wall trains. In addition, it has a parallel trail and intermediate flag stops to accommodate out-and-back hiking trips. I enjoyed myself immensely.
· via Google
People say this railway offers an enjoyable 9-mile steam train journey through beautiful countryside, with well-maintained carriages and immaculate stations. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful staff, who are often volunteers, and appreciate the reasonable prices and good value. They also mention the well-stocked gift and model railway shops, along with pleasant cafes offering good food and delicious scones.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norwich, NR11 6BW Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,433 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4-12
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Aylsham
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of Bure Valley Railway?
Bure Valley Railway is open Mon–Sun 9am–4:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is Bure Valley Railway any good?
Bure Valley Railway is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,433 Google reviews.
Is Bure Valley Railway good for children?
Yes, Bure Valley Railway is listed as good for children.
Is Bure Valley Railway indoors or outdoors?
Bure Valley Railway is indoors, so it works on a rainy day.
What ages is Bure Valley Railway suitable for?
Bure Valley Railway is best for ages 4-12.
Is Bure Valley Railway wheelchair accessible?
Bure Valley Railway has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Is there parking at Bure Valley Railway?
Yes: free car park.
How do I contact Bure Valley Railway?
Call Bure Valley Railway on +44 1263 733858.