2020 EVENTS HOW TO FIND US BY BIKE - from or Bath join the Bristol and Bath Railway Path LOCAL RESIDENTS WEEKEND (route 4 of the ) direct to Station. A cycle parking area is provided.

4 & 5 APRIL BY BUS - bus services operate between Bristol and Bath. Join us for the start of the 2020 season For further information telephone ‘Travel Line’ on 0871 2002233. and travel for half price if you live in a

APRIL BY CAR - Bitton Station is situated midway between Bristol and Bath BS or BA postcode. Bring proof of ID 2031 on the , one mile from Keynsham. Car parking at Bitton is free. SANTA BY RAIL - the nearest mainline station is at Keynsham. CHOCOLATE TRAIN For National Rail enquiries please telephone 0845 7484950. STEAM SPECIALS 2019

10 – 13 APRIL Join us this Easter as we celebrate our local chocolate-making history. Enjoy MEET THE

brake van rides behind the old Fry’s CHRISTMAS 1924

APRIL chocolate factory steam locomotive DONKEYS! from Keynsham. FREE Fry’s chocolate for every child!

FARMYARD FRIENDS

18 & 19 APRIL Help us celebrate the arrival of Spring and meet a donkey,

Shetland pony, sheep, goats, 1351 APRIL rabbits and guinea pigs!

MODEL RAILWAY WEEKEND

25 & 26 APRIL Sat Nav ref: BS30 6HD Enjoy our second model railway event with layouts in all scales APRIL APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMES plus trade stands. 1957 Birmingham 1hr 40mins Gloucester 50mins Swindon 50mins * Cardiff 1hr London 2hr 20mins Taunton 1hr 15mins BRICK EXPRESS CATERING - a wide selection of hot and cold food and drink, delicious 7 JUNE cakes, sweets and ice cream are available from Bitton Station Buffet which is Jump onboard the Brick Express and open daily from 9am to 5pm (excluding Christmas Day). try your hand at building with Lego bricks® SOUVENIR SHOP - open on all days trains are running, offering a wide

JUNE as you travel the line. What will you build? selection of souvenirs and gifts for all ages.

WHEELCHAIRS - a number of wheelchairs can be accommodated in a Tickets on sale at www.avonvalleyrailway.org specially converted carriage. Please let us know in advance so we can assist.

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC * Lego, the LEGO logo, the brick and knob configuration CONTACT US and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO 27 & 28 JUNE Like - Group, which does not sponsor, , Bath Road www.facebook.com/AVRBitton authorise or endorse this event. 12 & 13 SEPTEMBER train travel for children who FREE Bitton, Bristol, BS30 6HD Follow - bring their Teddy Bear plus a family Tel: 0117 932 5538 www.twitter.com/AVRBitton www.avonvalleyrailway.org teddy bear trail, face painting, craft 2025 2020 W: www.avonvalleyrailway.org Watch - activities onboard the train and more! E: [email protected] www.youtube.com/AVRBitton Bitton Railway Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol BS30 6HD

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ONE TO REMEMBER WITH t An hour-long (six mile) trip in a heritage carriage behind one of Santa special trains run on Monday 2 December which are ideal for our steam locomotives schools and groups. Generous discounts of up to 20% are available

THE AVON VALLEY RAILWAY t A visit from Father Christmas as he greets each family at on trains up to, and including, Monday 2 December, depending on their seat group size. Call the railway office on 0117 932 5538 for more

Join the Avon Valley Railway this festive season for a ride on t A quality present for each child designed for their age information and to make a reservation.

one of our steam-hauled trains and enjoy a special visit from t A mince pie or festive biscuit for everyone HOW TO BOOK Father Christmas! Our shop will be open selling a Pre-booking is essential for all our Santa Steam Special You’ll arrive at Bitton station and wait on the platform for the range of railway-themed gifts trains and they often sell out early. Book online at arrival of your steam train. The excitement mounts as you and souvenirs including one of www.avonvalleyrailway.org for the latest availability and board our vintage carriages before the whistle sounds and the the largest displays of ‘Thomas to be sure of reserving your seats. Alternatively call the railway train gently pulls away. During your hour-long trip you’ll enjoy the Tank Engine’ products in the office on 0117 932 5538. the rolling Avon Valley countryside pass by as Santa’s helpers local area. distribute mince pies and festive biscuits to everyone. Then, the The station Buffet will also be moment comes when Father Christmas himself appears and open serving hot drinks and FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA NEW NEW spends a short time with each family and asks that all important light lunches. FORFOR 20192019 question; ‘Have you been good this year?’. He’ll then give each MON 2 DECEMBER 14.45pm child a quality present designed especially for their age. TIMETABLES & FARES Join us for a festive version of our popular Afternoon High Tea with finger sandwiches, scones Once the train reaches Avon Riverside there will be the Our Santa Special trains run throughout December with up to with jam and cream and a selection of Christmas opportunity (weather permitting) for photographs with Father five departures each day. Tickets cost from £10 per person (both cakes and pastries. Plus a glass of warming mulled Christmas on the platform before you finally return to Bitton. adults and children). Infants (under 1 year) are £5 if you would like wine or soft drink with tea and coffee to follow. Santa to greet them and give a present. PLUS there’s the chance to meet the Christmas donkeys! £20 per adult £15 per child Come and meet these gentle creatures on the lawn adjacent to PRICE DATE TIMES AVAILABLE the station. 10.20 11.40 13.00 14.20 15.40 £10 Sun 24 Nov £13 Sat 30 Nov £13 Sun 1 Dec MINCE PIE SPECIALS £10 Mon 2 Dec 26 & 29 DEC & 1 JAN

£14 Sat 7 Dec JAN After the indulgence of Christmas why not take the £14 Sun 8 Dec - family for a relaxing trip and join us for a glass of sherry and a mince pie £15 Sat 14 Dec 2631 £15 Sun 15 Dec DEC Adults: £9.00 Concessions: £8.00 £7.00 Children under 5: FREE £15 Sat 21 Dec Children (5 – 14): £15 Sun 22 Dec £15 Mon 23 Dec Pre-booking available at www.avonvalleyrailway.org £15 Christmas Eve to guarantee your seats.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION With over 13,000 satisfied customers last year, it is essential to book in advance to avoid Whilst every effort will be taken to ensure steam trains run as advertised, the railway disappointment. This can be done online or over the telephone by card if you wish. reserves the right to cancel, alter, suspend any trains or substitute a diesel train should this An administration fee of £5.00 will be charged if you make changes to, or cancel your be necessary with or without notice. No liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay can BOOK NOW booking. Bookings cancelled 3 days or less prior to departure date will not be entitled be accepted. to any refunds. Refunds are not issued if you do not arrive on time. We will try to Presents are suitable for children between 6 months and 14 years. Unaccompanied children are www.avonvalleyrailway.org accommodate you on a later train but this cannot be guaranteed. not permitted and parents are not allowed to bring their own presents for the children.

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