About Avon Valley Railway
Step aboard a heritage steam train at this nostalgic railway attraction near Bath, where families can experience vintage locomotive journeys through scenic countryside with full facilities including an onsite restaurant.
What's nearby
- Broadway AVPE Limited 200m away
- Bitton Guide HQ 200m away
- Bitton AFC 350m away
- Fonthill Garden Centre 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓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 – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Not the experience we were expecting. Aware that this is run by enthusiasts but we spent more time waiting on the train than travelling it! Our 'trip' took us 7 minutes in 1 direction with a long wait for train to change ends..then another stop where we started, followed by travelling 10 mins in the opposite direction waiting another 15 mins for the train to change again. The coaches inside were cold & inside windows & frames...dirty. A good clean inside would be helpful. Sadly our coffee @ cafe wasnt much better. We just about kept our young grandsons 3 & 7 intrested.
· via Google
Avon Valley Railway lies between Bath and Bristol and up until the 1960s it was still operated by steam Railway although I could be wrong it it was steam operated, from Bath Green Park to Bristol the line had its own station in Bristol and also ran a service to Birmingham It now forms part of the Bath to Bristol Railway Footpath What I found is walking from Bath, initially you walk along the River Avon path, the Kennet and Avon Canal from Reading finishes in Bath and becomes the River Avon, open to barges, but no footpath unfortunately After about a mile from Bath Railway station or Bus Station you leave the River Avon, and then take road on your right , footpath is clearly signposted Walk is around 15 miles including the section from Bath Bus Station If you go on YouTube , follow " Swift Trails" to see the whole path he actually does long distance running videos including Bath to Bristol railway Path I walked as far as Staple Hill Tunnel and then walked upto the main road and caught First Bus , service X49 down to.the City Centre It does get complicated IMHO if you are trying to reach Bristol Temple Meads Station hence why I started in Bath
· via Google
We walked here from Cully Hall Farm camp site. It was a hot day. We decided to sit under the canopy to shade ourselves from the sun. We had lunch and enjoyed a pasty and a sausage roll. It is a lovely old fashioned railway station with some old carriages. They brought back memories. Sorry no photos this time.
· via Google
I'm not sure this is a hotel, but it's a great place to bring children who love trains. The buffet carriage is a nice setting for lunch. Food options are fairly basic.
· via Google
Visitors say this heritage railway offers enjoyable steam and diesel train rides, with special events like Santa trains and murder mystery nights being particularly popular. They also highlight the friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate volunteer staff, who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. Guests mention the on-site cafe serves good coffee and homemade meals, including satisfying breakfasts and lunches.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- CGJF+CF Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2,598 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Bristol