GROUP INFORMATION 2020 STEAM TRAINS TO THE BROADS

Bure Valley Railway, Station, Road, Aylsham, NR11 6BW 01263 733858 - www.bvrw.co.uk

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•  A warm welcome awaits your group at the Bure Valley Railway.

Our friendly team can easily accommodate pre-booked groups on all our scheduled trains for an enjoyable nine mile nostalgic journey by steam through the Norfolk countryside.

We are fully set up to accommodate groups of all types and sizes. We have dedicated coach parking, disabled access – with a number of wheelchair accessible coaches and disabled toilet facilities – and a range of flexible catering options.

We’re not just about trains. We are also on the doorstep of the Norfolk Broads and are close to lots of pretty Norfolk villages, historic houses and gardens. We’re within a coals throw of Norwich City, with excellent shopping and fabulous restaurants, theatres and culture.

The following gives you a taster of what we can offer your group. We would be delighted to help you arrange your trip and talk to you in detail about your options and specific requirements.

We look forward to welcoming your group!

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Group information Our dedicated Groups Greeter will meet you on the day and introduce you to our wonderful railway as well as being on hand to answer any questions you may have. Your group will have reserved coaches and once on the train they can simply sit back, relax and enjoy the nine mile nostalgic journey by steam through Norfolk countryside.

DISABLED ACCESS & TOILETS A fully accessible experience. Both our stations at Aylsham and Wroxham are all on one level, including shops, toilets, café, platforms and even the workshops SPECIAL at Aylsham. GROUP CATERING Wheelchair accessible coaches on Hot and cold snacks, all trains, allowing travel together meals and drinks for up to with fellow companions 60 people available by prior arrangement.

GROUPS OF 20 OR MORE PEOPLE FREE Receive a discount on our DEDICATED PARKING Dedicated parking for coaches/ standard fares when booked mini buses and disabled visitors at in advance. the railway. Additional FREE coach parking available at the boat yard at Wroxham.

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Train & Broads Cruise package Daily between April and October

This wonderful experience combines a nostalgic steam hauled train trip through the picturesque Norfolk countryside together with a boat cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Broads. After arriving at Wroxham Station a 15-minute walk takes you to Wroxham Bridge where your boat will be waiting. Bring along binoculars to take in fantastic views. For less-mobile people within your group, you may like to transfer them using your own transport from our train station to the boat yard. After your cruise, usually 1½ hours, return to Aylsham by train or give your group time to explore Wroxham with its abundance of eating places, shops and the famous Roys of Wroxham which claims to be “The World’s Largest Village Store”.

Train times departing Aylsham Station Bo y ats may var to meet the Boat cruise at Wroxham: * For 11:30 Boat Cruise at Wroxham ** For 14:00 Boat Cruise at Wroxham GREEN SERVICE 10:00* 12:40** RED SERVICE 10:00* 11:30** 12.40** YELLOW SERVICE 10:00* 11:30** 12.40** BLUE SERVICE NO BOAT CONNECTIONS SPECIAL EVENT DAYS Please contact for options

The experience can be done in reverse, taking the boat cruise first with train departures from Wroxham Station at 14:00 or 16:40. An 11:30 train from Aylsham can be made available on a green service for groups of 30 or more.

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GROUP Festive packages For pre-booked parties of 20 or more. Train times to suit your group, available weekdays in November and December.

Christmas VIP Lunch Package Take a 45-minute journey from Wroxham to the historic town of Aylsham where we will welcome your group at The Whistlestop Café for a festive 2-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, a choice of desserts, tea and coffee and a warm mince pie. All members of your group will receive a small gift too.

Single Train Adult £23.00

Return Train Adult £26.50

Christmas festive Special Package Starting at Wroxham, take a 45-minute journey to Aylsham. Once there your group will enjoy tea, coffee, mulled punch and a selection of festive treats. Alternatively, start your journey from Aylsham, enjoying your refreshments first.

Single Train Adult £12.00 Return Train Adult £15.50

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GROUP RATES For pre-booked parties of 20 or more

Start your journey at either Aylsham OR Wroxham Fares apply to journeys in either direction.

Single Train Return Train Adult £8.00 Adult £11.50 Child (5-15) £5.00 Child (5-15) £6.50

Single Return Train & Cruise Train & Cruise Adult £16.00 Adult £19.50 Child (5-15) £11.50 Child (5-15) £13.00

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EAT AND DRINK At Aylsham we offer a wonderful selection of homemade cakes and sweet treats, hot and cold drinks, light snacks and homemade hot meals for your group to purchase on an individual basis either prior to departure or on your return.

Pre-book your meal or picnic so there’s no need to wait.

The Whistlestop Café is open all year round even when trains are not operating. Selection of pre-booked catering options

Per Person

Bacon Baguette & Coffee or Tea (takeaway available) £5.00

Morning or Afternoon Coffee or Tea with a Cake £4.00

Picnic Lunch Bag (sandwich, crisps, fruit juice or water & biscuit or fruit) £4.50

Homemade Soup & Warm Roll & a Drink £5.00

Cream Tea (coffee or tea with scone, jam and cream) £4.50

Selection of Savouries, Sandwiches & Cakes with Coffee or Tea £7.50

Roast Lunch with Dessert £11.50 Prices apply to parties of 20 or more only and must be ordered in advance. Alternative catering options available on request.

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SHOPPING Our shops at both Aylsham and Wroxham stations stock a lovely range of our own branded items including retro sweets, fudge and biscuits as well as a selection of children’s toys, railway souvenirs, gifts and books.

Bure Valley Models A model railway enthusiast’s paradise!

Re-create the railway experience at home with a visit to our Bure Valley Models shop at Aylsham, stocking one of the most extensive ranges of model railway products in at very competitive prices. All profits from sales of model railways are reinvested back into the railway.

Gift Vouchers Not sure what to buy someone?

Vouchers make the perfect gift for rail lovers or just to use in the café, gift and model shop. Our vouchers can be purchased in £5, £10 and £20 denominations.

Buffer Stop Books at Wroxham With over 5,000 pre-owned books to choose from, we challenge you not to come away with a book or two!

Drop in for a coffee and browse through some of the many books we have to offer. The shop is run entirely by volunteers of the Friends of the Bure Valley Railway and all sale proceeds go to fund projects to enhance the railway’s operation and visitors’ experience.

BOOKING YOUR CALL: EMAIL: VISIT: TRIP IS EASY 01263 733858 [email protected] www.bvrw.co.uk Train services 2020 Match the colour of the day you wish to travel with our train services. No colour, no public train services, but a charter train maybe possible. Please enquire. GREEN SERVICE February march april RED SERVICE M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S YELLOW SERVICE 01 02 30 31 01 01 1 01 02 03 04 05 BLUE SERVICE 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 SANTA TRAINS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SPECIAL EVENTS 24 25 26 27 28 29 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 may june 30 31 july august M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 0 01 02 03 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 01 02 03 04 05 01 01 02 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 September october November december M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 01 02 03 04 05 06 01 02 03 04 01 01 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 01 02 03 30

Aylsham Departures GREEN SERVICE 10:00 Steam 12:40 Steam 15:30 Steam

RED SERVICE 10:00 Steam 11:30 Steam 12:40 Steam 14:20 Steam 15:30 Steam

YELLOW SERVICE 10:00 Steam 11:30 Steam 12:40 Steam 14:20 Steam 15:30 Steam 16:40 Diesel

BLUE SERVICE 11:00 Steam 14:20 Steam

Wroxham Departures GREEN SERVICE 11:10 Steam 14:00 Steam 16:40 Steam

RED SERVICE 11:10 Steam 12:40 Steam 14:00 Steam 15:30 Steam 16:40 Steam

YELLOW SERVICE 11:10 Steam 12:40 Steam 14:00 Steam 15:30 Steam 16:40 Steam 17:35 Diesel

BLUE SERVICE 12:10 Steam 15:30 Steam Journey time is 45 minutes each way. Intermediate halts at Brampton, Buxton and .

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