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Avon Valley Railway (AVR)

Bath Road | Bitton Station, Bristol BS30 6HD, England
0117 932 5538
Ranked #9 of 94 attractions in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Traveller Description: The Avon Valley Railway offers not just a train ride but the opportunity to explore the delights of the river valley. Train rides begin at the... more »
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Make sure you wear lots of layers, it's always quite chilly even when the weather is clement. Santa train is always great, the kids love it and it's nice to sit and chat whilst munching you minced pie or homemade cookie. Gifts are always nice. Will be going again next year More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

From the vintage bus shuttle from Keynsham to the return, our 2 little ones were enthralled with Thomas, the various trucks, the Fat Controller and all the free entertainment. A lot of planning and hard work made this a lovely day out. The entry fee was good value. The beautiful weather was a bonus. More

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Bristol
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I bought two of these tickets for my parents as a 70th birthday present for my Dad and Xmas present for my Mum, my daughter also bought myself and my husband one for Xmas so we all had Sunday lunch together on 29 April. The weather on this Sunday was dreadful so we were unable to get off at the... More

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DavidColeAVR, Manager at Avon Valley Railway (AVR), responded to this review
15 May 2012

Thank you so much for your positive review of our three course Steam 'n' Cuisine service. The weather on the day in question was appalling, probably one of the worst days we've had this year. Our large marquee which provides cover for such circumstances was therefore in great demand and I'm sorry that, for some people, it didn't provide the... More

Bristol, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We hired the Dining Carriage for Sunday Lunch for Family and Friends on my 70th Birthday. A great time was had by all from 7 to 70. The lunch was excellent with choices for everyone and catering for all dietary requirements. The service and organisation was first class and we can heartly recommend it for a different dining experience. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Avon Valley railway is situated at Bitton station not far from Longwell Green on the outskirts of Bristol. I don't think I am being too unkind when I say that it is being run by a group of enthusiastic amateurs. The station is very small but the staff are helpful and friendly, and it is ideally situated as it runs... More

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DavidColeAVR, Manager at Avon Valley Railway (AVR), responded to this review
1 May 2012

Thank you for your comments regarding the Avon Valley Railway. It is very true that the site at Bitton Station is compact, but the volunteers that have restored the station building, goods shed and local environment have made an excellent job in ensuring that the space is put to good use and recreates the atmosphere of a country station from... More

Yate, unfortunetly
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Cute, quaint and my Grandson loves it ! Ask him where he want's to go and it is always the Steam train. Real trains to ride and the volunteers really know their stuff and have the time to explain things to a 6 year old. GREAT More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

The station is just like the old days. The supporters are truly dedicated. The cycle path NCN4 runs parallel to the track and of course it is very flat. Watch the Bacon Baps they can be a bit below standard. The staff are friendly, especially "blue eyes" . The hot chocolate is great on a cold day on the way... More

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DavidColeAVR, Manager at Avon Valley Railway (AVR), responded to this review
25 April 2012

Thanks so much for your positive review of us, in particular your comments on areas of improvement. As we do not run trains daily our catering is an important means of generating income. Being open 364 days a year we need to get it right and, for this reason, we have recently made some changes that will improve not only... More

Bristol, England
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Group for the Murder Mystery event, Victorian Dress. Tremendous fun and a very good meal served in between acts. It wasn't expensive either. Actors were good - 'victim' landed by my feet and we enjoyed conversing whilst the cast and observers solved the crime. We survived a blackout in the countryside, organisers eventually restoring power with emergency generator I believe... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Found this a little dissapointing.Train did not travel very far. Not an exciting journey. More

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DavidColeAVR, Manager at Avon Valley Railway (AVR), responded to this review
12 April 2012

We would like to thank you for your comments on your recent visit to the Avon Valley Railway, as it is only through customer feedback that we are able to improve our visitor experience. The railway you see today is very different to the one first encountered by our volunteers in the early 1970s following the closure of passenger services... More

Weston-super-Mare, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

Brings back memories of steam locomotives and the smells and noises of yester year. GREAT! More

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