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Group Visits at Bure Valley RailwayGroup Visits at Bure Valley Railway

Bure Valley Railway  Bure Valley Railway

Norfolk's longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham. The 18 mile round trip runs through the Bure Valley countryside with a combined train and cruise on the Norfolk Broads available. Trains can be booked for special events. Full catering facilities and gift shop available at Aylsham station. All trains and stations fully accessible for wheelchair users. Free coach parking.

GROUP TRAVEL FACILITIES:
Minimum group size - 20, 7 days pre-booking notice advisable, coach parking on site, coach drop off/pick up point, coach driver concessions and facilities, evening visits by arrangement, toilets, shop, picnic area, cafe/restaurant, wheelchair access.

SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 3 hours.

MEALS:
80 covers at Aylsham.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs accepted

Prices


GROUP RATES:

Discounts available for groups of 20 or more. Please call for details.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Trains operate February half term, March weekends, daily April - October, November weekends, Santa & Mince Pie Specials in December, plus special events throughout the year.
   
Bure Valley Railway
Bure Valley Railway
 
 

Contact

Susan Munday
Tel: 01263 733858
View the Group Visits websitewww.bvrw.co.uk
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Venue

Bure Valley Railway

Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW

View the Bure Valley Railway websitewww.bvrw.co.uk

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Map reference: TG 195264  Lat: 52.79132  Long: 1.25525


By Road:
Take the A140 from Norwich.

By Public Transport:
Hoveton and Wroxham National Rail Station are adjacent to the BVR Wroxham Station. From Wroxham Rail Station walk across the road to the Bure Valley Railway Station. From the main bus stop (opposite Roys of Wroxham on Church Road) it is approx. a 6 min walk to the station. For public transport timetables and information call 0871 200 2233 or visit traveline.org.uk

Parking : free

Nearest station : Hoveton & Wroxham station

Only open on days which the railway is operating.
Disabled Access and toilets at both Aylsham and Wroxham Stations, disabled coaches,
free parking.

VistEngland VAQASNorfolk Tourist Attractions Association memberSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

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Events at this venue

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date event
Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013 Everything Goes

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Vegetarian
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children

Notes

  • The railway operates wheelchair accessible coaches on all trains without the need to pre book. The coaches allow wheelchair and able bobied passengers to travel together.