Other events throughout 2009 on the Bure Valley Railway.
TEDDY BEAR EXPRESS - SPRING HALF TERM WEEK
14th - 22nd February 2009
Join our new mascot Bear for a week of fun! Free travel for every child who brings it's own teddy when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. (maximum of two children per adult.)
Trains depart Aylsham 10.05, 12:45 and 15.30; Wroxham 11.15, 14.00 and 16.40.
Teddy bear themed food also available at Aylsham. Every child travelling will be able to take part in a bear themed competition.
VOLUNTEERS OPEN DAY
8th March 2009
Why not come and see how the railway operates, including your chance to drive an engine!
MOTHERS VIP DAY
22nd March 2009
Treat your mother to a special train package, including lunch at the Whistlestop. (Advanced booking required).
MACMILLAN CHARITY SPONSORED WALK
4th & 5th April 2009
After a relaxing train ride, walk the Bure Valley footpath in aid of a local good cause.
EASTER EGGSPRESS
10th - 13th April 2009
Free Easter Egg for every child when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (maximum of 2 children per adult).
Trains depart Aylsham 10.05, 11:35, 12:45, 14:20, 15.30 and 16:40; Wroxham 11.15, 12:45, 14.00, 15:30, 16:40 and 17.35.
EVERYTHING GOES
2nd, 3rd & 4th May 2009
Come and see all available Bure Valley Railway engines and coaches in action. Intensive timetable will apply.
FATHERS DAY
21st June 2009
Celebrate Father's Day with the magic of steam.
Trains depart Aylsham 10.05, 11:35, 12:45, 14:20, 15.30 and 16:40; Wroxham 11.15, 12:45, 14.00, 15:30, 16:40 and 17.35.
FATHERS DAY VIP PACKAGE
21st June 2009
Treat your father to a special train package, including lunch at the Whistlestop. (Advanced booking required).
STRAWBERRIES & STEAM
Each Weekend in July
Get into the spirit of Wimbledon, each fare-paying passenger receives Free local strawberries with cream.
26th September 2009
Broadland Model Railway Club in Conjunction with Bure Valley Railway - Aylsham Model Railway Exhibition located at the Jubilee Centre, Aylsham
Special connecting train services will meet selected trains from Norwich Station at Wroxham to convey passengers to Aylsham.
The Bure Valley Railway is running a Green service (11:15, 14.00, 16:40) with additional trains at 10:05 from Wroxham enabling you to park and ride from Wroxham.
To return back again after the exhibition there will services departing from Aylsham at 12:45, 15:30 and 16:40.
SMALL ENGINES GALA
10th & 11th October 2009
Smaller visiting engines get the chance to let off steam, together with the Bure Valley Railways own fleet of locomotives all in action. Intensive timetable will operate.
Our visiting locomotives so far will be:
"Lydia" from Perrygrove - a 2-6-2 tank loco completed by Alan Keef Ltd last year.
"St Egwin" from Evesham Vale Light Railway - A large "Exmoor" loco.
"Mountaineer" from the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, with its new cylinders.
"ROD" from the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway - A new loco this year. Its last visit to the BVR was when it was still a kit of parts!
SPOOKY EXPRESS
24th October to 1st November 2009
Join our Railway Bear for a week of spooky fun!
FREE travel for every child when accompanied by a farepaying adult (maximum 2 children per adult, train only)
27th December 2009 to 3rd January 2010
Once the main Christmas festivities are over take time with the family for a leisurely stream train ride and one last indulgence of a mince pie - for this season anyway!
Trains depart Aylsham 11.00 and 14.20; Wroxham 12.10 and 15.30.
Adults
Child/ren (5-16)
Return
£11.00
£6.00
Single
£7.00
£4.50
Under fives travel free
Every fare paying passenger gets a free mince pie whilst at Aylsham Station.
Explore the Bure Valley
The Bure Valley cycle and footpath runs alongside the railway is a great way to explore the fascinating villages and beautiful countryside.
