Fill your lungs with some great Shropshire fresh air as you explore the paths, cycleways and wheelchair friendly trails at the Green Flag Award winning Severn Valley Country Park. Discover woodlands, the River Severn, heritage sites and geological features. For young visitors there’s pre-bookable Wild Toddler activities as well as pond dipping stations, self-led nature […]
More InfoThe magical Enchanted Express is returning to the Severn Valley Railway, with Dame Julie Walters reprising her role as narrator. The event, which runs every weekend from 26th November until Christmas Eve, is inspired by the classic festive tale ‘Twas the Night before Christmas and is an exciting, interactive experience with live characters on board the train. Passengers […]
Read MoreThe Severn Valley Railway has cancelled its two 1940s-themed weekends later this year, in the light of the conflict taking place in Ukraine. Severn Valley Railway chairman Mike Ball said: “Like everyone in the country, we have been horrified and saddened at the atrocities that are taking place in Ukraine as the result of Russia’s […]
Read MoreExplore the fantastic Severn Valley Railway as you start your journey in Bridgnorth and spend a day exploring Shropshire and Worcestershire hauled by a vintage steam-train, many of which are […]
Want to be part of something special this year? The Severn Valley Railway will be kicking off its Summer of Sport with the momentous arrival of the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s […]
You don’t need to head abroad to have fun this summer! Sunshine, the taste of ice cream, the feel of sand between your toes, the sounds of Punch and Judy, […]
Running steam trains for nearly 60 years, don’t miss a trip on the Severn Valley Railway! Embark on an steam-powered adventure at the Severn Valley Railway, an award-winning heritage railway visitor attraction, running through 16-miles of beautiful Worcestershire and Shropshire countryside. Climb on-board and step back in time to experience the golden age of travel […]
More InfoTickets please – for the fright of your life! For those who are feeling brave at Halloween, a thrilling ride awaits, on board the Severn Valley Railway’s Ghost Train services on Saturday 28, Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 October. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, the adventure begins at a Halloween-themed Kidderminster station, before you make […]
Read MoreAn eco-friendly campsite offering 10 large pitches with bell-tents and luxurious and quirky en-suite bathrooms available right on the border where England meets Wales. Whether its a family camping trip, re-union, celebration or travelling solo, wildconTENTment can accommodate all of those needs. We are essentially offering a large(11 acres) camping field offering only 6 pitches […]
More InfoIronbridge Gorge is wonderfully scenic and peaceful now, with the River Severn flowing past thickly-wooded banks. But in past centuries this area couldn’t have been more different. It was heavily mined and quarried for coal, iron ore, limestone and clay from the 1500s, with furnaces and foundries, factories and workshops appearing from the 1700s. In […]
Read MoreThe Severn Valley Railway will return to operating steam-hauled passenger services from Wednesday 17th August. The railway had switched to running heritage diesel services only, because of the risk of lineside fires starting from ashes or cinders emitted by steam locomotives. The risk had intensified following a prolonged spell of hot, dry weather. “We are delighted […]
Read MoreA trip on the Severn Valley Railway is the perfect way to celebrate Mothers’ Day on Sunday 19th March, travelling in steam-hauled style on one of Britain’s premier heritage lines. The railway is running services between Kidderminster and Highley during March, including on Mothers’ Day, with tickets priced at a fraction of the standard fare. There’s […]
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