Hear the whistle, feel the rumble of the steam engine under your feet and prepare to venture back in time for a journey of discovery.
Climb into your cosy carriage and let the heritage steam locomotives take you on an exciting trip out along our 16-mile line, passing through the stunning scenery of the Severn Valley, from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth.
Hop on and off to explore any of the six, beautifully-restored stations or head to our Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley packed with a wealth of interactive exhibits. Try your hand at engine driving on the footplate of a real steam locomotive, sort the mail in the travelling post office, see the King George VI Royal Carriage and meet the engine that collided with a camel! Enjoy a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant and let the kids burn-off energy on the outdoor adventure playground.
A Very British Summer at the SVR!
Bring out the bunting! There's a wealth of good, old-fashioned fun to be had at the Severn Valley Railway this summer holidays.
From deckchairs to candyfloss, visitors can immerse themselves in fond memories of summer holidays by the seaside, while youngsters can enjoy all the fun of a Very British Summer, with lots to do and see all along the line from July 20th – September 1st.
There's also a great value deal to be had – any family purchasing a £49 Family Freedom of the Line ticket (valid for two adults and up to four children) can come back to enjoy another great day out for just £19.70 until the end of the summer holidays.
The SVR's much-loved locomotives will be in full-steam, taking passengers for trips back in time to the heyday of steam travel, when thousands boarded trains to the coast for their annual summer holiday. Each of the SVR's bunting-adorned stations will offer a range of activities, including children's treasure hunts and games.
At Kidderminster, visitors can sit back and relax on deckchairs, see Punch & Judy shows, join in fête games, pick up a tasty treat from a range of stalls or have a picnic as the trains steam by.
A walking train tour will take place at Bewdley, while Arley is the place to go for garden games, picnic area, deckchairs, Pooh sticks and a lemonade stall.
Highley will host a range of attractions including giant indoor and outdoor games, Hi-De-Hi Summer Camp themed shows, cinema and dressing up photo point, while Bridgnorth will host a station treasure hunt, vintage bus rides and competitions on selected dates throughout the holidays.
"We're celebrating the golden age of the great British seaside holiday, with all the things we loved to do, see, eat and drink, from candy floss and ice cream (without those pesky seagulls) to deckchairs and Punch & Judy Shows," explained Lewis Maddox, the SVR's events manager.
"Each of our stations will be offering something different, and with our 'return for £19.70' deal, families can come back again before the holidays are over and enjoy something different along the line."
Wands at the ready – The SVR's Wizard Express returns this Autumn
There'll be magic in the air at the Severn Valley Railway this Autumn as the popular Wizards Express steams in once again.
Following its hugely-successful debut last summer, the service will be making a much-anticipated return, from October 26th to November 3rd.
Young witches and wizards are invited to get dressed to impress and head to the Railway for a magical Journey to Wizard School.
After collecting their wax-sealed Wizard School invitation at Kidderminster or Bridgnorth, families can board their steam train for a thrilling journey through the enchanted Severn Valley. Magic wands and tasty treats from the trolley await on board, where magicians will perform spell-binding tricks along the way.
On arrival at Highley, the school prefects will greet families and escort new students to Wizard School to meet Professor Grindle and his Scholars. They will give a guided tour of Wizard School and lead three workshops: Butterscotch Witches Brew, Spell Casting and Team Games with the Lost Sock Pixies.
To round-off the experience, successful witches and wizards can pick up their graduation certificate. There'll be plenty of magical photo opportunities throughout the day, so visitors are advised to bring their cameras.
Passengers can also use their ticket to travel up and down the line during the day. Tickets must be booked in advance.
Wizard Express services depart from Kidderminster at 10am and 2pm or from Bridgnorth at 11.50am. Tickets are £60 for a table of two, £120 for a table of four or £180 for a compartment of six.
Lewis Maddox, the SVR's events co-ordinator, said: "We're delighted to be welcoming the Wizard Express back to our tracks and are looking forward to more magical mayhem with Professor Grindle and his Wizard School scholars."
For those who dare to be scared, the SVR's much-loved Ghost Trains will be taking people for a thrilling night-time ride out into the dark, with plenty of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night. Services steam into Kidderminster on October 26th, 30th and 31st.
For Wizard Express information and bookings see www.svr.co.uk/wizardexpress or for general event information and bookings see www.svr.co.uk or call 01562 757900.
Ghost, ghouls, wands and wizards at the SVR this October half-term
There'll be ghostly goings-on and wizarding workshops at the Severn Valley Railway this October half-term.
The Railway will be welcoming back two hugely-popular services – its Ghost Trains and Wizard Express, which will be steaming in to offer some eerie entertainment and madcap magical fun.
Following its hugely-successful debut last summer, the Wizard Express will return from October 26th to November 3rd, taking young witches and wizards for magical Journey to Wizard School.
Families can collect their wax-sealed Wizard School invitation at Kidderminster or Bridgnorth before boarding their steam train to Wizard School - enjoying tasty treats and spell-binding entertainment from magicians along the way.
On arrival at Highley, Professor Grindle and his scholars await, ready to lead three magical workshops: Butterscotch Witches Brew, Spell Casting and Team Games with the Lost Sock Pixies.
Passengers can also use their ticket to travel up and down the line during the day. Tickets must be booked in advance. Wizard Express services depart from Kidderminster at 10am and 2pm or from Bridgnorth at 11.50am. Tickets are £60 for a table of two, £120 for a table of four or £180 for a compartment of six.
For those who dare to be scared, the SVR's much-loved Ghost Trains will be steaming into Kidderminster on October 26th, 30th and 31st. Passengers can arrive early to enjoy spooky face-painting and a ghoulish disco before their Ghost Train arrives to take them for a thrilling ride out into the dark, through the SVR's haunted stations to Arley – and hopefully back again. But beware – things that go bump in the night are not just outside the carriage windows...
Services depart at 6.20pm, 7.10pm and 8pm. Tickets are £14 per person and must be booked in advance.
Lewis Maddox, the SVR's events co-ordinator, said: "We've got a really action-packed October half-term in store and are preparing ourselves to welcome an influx of ghosts, ghouls, witches and wizards who are heading along to enjoy an unforgettable experience along the line."
Don't miss our ever-popular Santa Steam Specials arrive with bells on during December.
Steam Trains run daily between May and October, and at weekends and in school holidays from February to December.
For more information about the SVR, its events and bookings, visit www.svr.co.uk, call 01562 757900 or see the Severn Valley Railway Official Site or Families pages on Facebook
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