Robin Jones
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Severn Valley Railway’s Christmas Fayre is coming
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The Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House at Highley is holding its annual Christmas Gift Fayre on October 26 and 27. Dozens of suppliers will offer a wide range of gifts and products on sale, including hand-crafted jewellery, stained glass, wooden crafts and candles. “Once again we are working with talented and enterprising local craftspeople,” said Nadia…
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Full steam ahead for family fun
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Jump aboard South Devon Railway for great-value fun family days out on October 5 and 6.
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Explore behind the scenes at Watercress Line open weekend
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Enjoy the opportunity to explore ‘behind the scenes’ and discover more about The Watercress Line at a special Engineering Open Weekend on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. The popular heritage railway will open the doors at all its stations, from Alresford to Alton, to give visitors a unique glimpse of the dedicated work…
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Grand tour at ‘The Railway Children’ line
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For two weekends in September, the public has the opportunity to take a Grand Tour behind the scenes at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. The railway, which has hosted two versions of the cinema classic The Railway Children, will be throwing open its doors to passengers who buy day rover tickets. Passengers will have…
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Behind the scenes at South Devon Railway
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To celebrate the nationwide Heritage Open Days event, South Devon Railway is allowing behind the scenes access to visitors on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. This weekend offers a fantastic opportunity to see what is required to keep a heritage railway running, and is a fascinating day out for anyone with an interest in railways and engineering…
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Charity concert in memory of 25-year-old Henry
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A poignant and uplifting concert of live music and song by the sea in Swanage in memory of a young man who died of cancer is to raise money for two local charities, the Isle of Purbeck cancer support group Cancare and the Swanage Railway Trust’s Save Your Railway appeal. Starting at 10.30am and finishing…
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South Devon Railway’s kids go free offer extended
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Due to popular demand, South Devon Railway is extending its kids go free offer until September 6.
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Foodies’ delight at Severn Valley Railway
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Those who love good food won’t want to miss the Severn Valley Railway’s Food and Craft Fayre at the Engine House, Highley, on August 24 and 25. “Dozens of suppliers will be offering treats to tempt you,” said Nadia Attwell, the SVR’s assistant commercial manager, “and there will be a range of hand-made goods on…
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Drive 45596 ‘Bahamas’ at the SVR
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Eight lucky participants will have the opportunity to drive and fire the magnificent LMS Jubilee No 45596 Bahamas when it visits the Severn Valley Railway for the annual Autumn Steam Gala.
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Singin’ on the Train – and at stations – on the SVR
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The Severn Valley Railway will resonate with song on Saturday, August 17 as the leading heritage line welcomes eight male voice choirs to entertain passengers.
