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A Nd Rf Ay T P N Day! The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1BG Telephone: 01299 403816 www.svr.co.uk A ndrf ay t pn day! New events Project Part-Financed in 2011! by the European Union European Regional See pages 10 & 11 Development Fund Large print copies of SVR leaflets are available on request. 2011 Railway locomotives sometimes release cinders and other oily deposits to the atmosphere. The Severn Valley Railway regrets that it cannot take responsibility for damage to visitors’ clothing, Timetable & Information vehicles or other personal belongings caused by these occurrences. Whilst every effort will be made to maintain services, the Company does not guarantee that trains will depart or arrive at the times stated and reserves the right to alter or suspend any train Book on-line at without notice. No liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay can be accepted. www.svr.co.uk Cover illustration from an original painting by John Austin. 2011B Welcome! Bridgnorth Daniels Mill 1 4 /2 miles Bridgnorth Cliff Railway Dudmaston Hall We are often asked – When is the best time to visit the Severn Valley Railway? and this is always a difficult question to answer! In the springtime the embankments are covered with wild flowers and the views across the River Severn are spectacular before the trees are in full leaf. Hampton Loade In the summer the flowers in the countryside 1 and in the gardens at our stations are a riot of 2 /4 miles colour. In the autumn rich hues are everywhere Country Park Halt as the trees prepare to shed their leaves. (request stop) In the winter those frosty mornings give the landscape that glistening magical feel. Highley So whenever you choose to have a day out (for The Engine House) with the Severn Valley Railway we can truly Visitor Centre say that it really is a wonderful way to Highley spend a day! Pre-book & save! 2 miles 2 3 Most of our train tickets can now be purchased in advance at reduced prices. We call this Pre-book & save. Ordering your tickets in this way is fast and convenient and, with on-line booking, can Arley be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the comfort of your Victoria own home. Bridge Pre-ordering your tickets, using your debit/credit card, not only Arley Aboretum avoids the possibility of a queue when you arrive at one of our stations but also means that you can go straight to your chosen train to select your seats. Northwood Pre-book & save in one of the following ways: Halt •On-line, using the Ticket Office section of our website at (request stop) www.svr.co.uk 3 3 /4 miles •By telephone on 01299 403816 (Mon – Fri, 9.00am – 5.00pm) Tickets must be purchased at least five working days in advance of your selected date of travel. Bewdley £1.00 booking fee applies. Santa Specials and Santa Heralds are Kidderminster excluded from this offer. 31/ miles Register for our on-line newsletter to get the latest information 2 about events and special offers! his is Shropshire and it’s Thard to know where to Some ideas to start! There is the Severn Valley Country Park with lots of opportunity for walking and cycling (we carry cycles on our trains get you thinking! at the discretion of the train crew). Route 45 cycleway passes through the Country Park. A walk across the valley, via a footbridge, will take you to the Country Park Visitor Centre at Alveley. Travelling on the Severn Valley Railway is an excellent way to The Engine House, our Visitor Centre, is only 250 metres from see all that the Severn Valley has to offer. Here are some ideas the station and is a must for a visit. See the fascinating to help you get the most out of your day. You won’t do it all, exhibitions about the SVR and wonder at the size of our reserve so you really will have to come back again! collection of steam locomotives and other railway vehicles on display. This is good place to start your a place for all the family with its A day. The motorway system children’s play area, gift shop and is less than 30 minutes away and restaurant. The views are stunning national rail connections to Birmingham and Worcester are a mere from the restaurant balcony. 50 metres from our station. Kidderminster Railway Museum (free Allow at least 2 hours for your visit admission) is next to our concourse and alongside is the Coalyard particularly if you have a meal in mind! Miniature Railway which operates at weekends. Parking is good although ike Arley, Hampton Loade is a you may need to park a little further wonderful location for a picnic. away on special event days. L Take a ride on the unique current powered passenger ‘foot ferry’ across ere the Railway meets up with the River the river, the last in England, which gives you the opportunity to HSevern for the first time and follows it all walk to the Dudmaston Estate, part of the National Trust. the way to Bridgnorth. Dudmaston Hall is a 17th century mansion with lovely gardens This lovely Georgian town is a 10-minute walk from the station. and woodland. Operating and Take a walk by the side of the river on the north and south opening times vary – please quays or perhaps visit the fascinating Bewdley Town Museum. check (additional charge). Also, don’t miss the Allow at least 1 hour for your tranquil Jubilee visit, longer if you choose to Gardens, just behind visit Dudmaston Hall. 4 the museum and 5 Bewdley’s best kept Local Information: secret. Ferry: 07805 865053 Dudmaston Hall: 01746 780866 Allow at least 11/2 hours but you could linger all day! he northern end of the line, Bewdley Tourist Information: 01299 404740 TBridgnorth was once a thriving port and the town is just a short walk ou are out in the Worcestershire from our station. With its High Town Ycountryside now. The silence is and Low Town, connected by the steepest inland cliff railway in deafening! This is the place for a picnic Britain and the winding ‘Cartway’, Bridgnorth either at the station, where there are a is a fascinating place to explore. number of excellent spots, or by the river which is just 200 metres Saturday sees a bustling street market and down the lane. A footbridge will take you over the river to the there are also gift shops and a choice of places village and, after a short to eat. The castle grounds, with its stunning walk, you will arrive at Arley views, are good for a picnic. The remains of the Arboretum which is open to castle which leans at an angle greater than the the public (additional Leaning Tower of Pisa is a wonder in itself. See charge). what Oliver Cromwell’s forces did to it! Allow at least 1 hour, longer Allow at least 2 hours for your visit but you if you choose to visit the could spend all day here. Arboretum. Bridgnorth Tourist Information: 01746 763257 Your ‘Freedom of the Line’ Kidderminster to Bridgnorth return train ticket includes admission to The Engine House! Set in the heart of the Severn Valley, and just a short walk from Highley station, The Engine House Visitor Centre gives you an insight into some of the fascinating ‘behind the scenes’ aspects of life on the Severn Valley Railway. The Engine House is the home of our reserve collection of up to eight full size steam locomotives which are displayed in a variety of exciting formats. This changing display is complemented by a collection of other railway vehicles, including a royal carriage used by King George VI. Facilities include • Railway themed exhibitions and displays • Stunning balcony views across the River Severn Opening times and the Severn Valley The Engine House is open on days when trains are operating: • Buffers Café Restaurant for a light bite or a Timetable A 10.45am - 4.00 pm Timetable D 10.45am - 4.30pm full meal Timetable B 10.45am - 5.30 pm Special Events - please see event 6 • Well stocked gift shop information for opening hours. 7 • Outdoor children’s play and activity area Timetable C 10.45am - 5.30 pm • Pre-booked group visits catered for with You should allow at least two hours for this visit especially if you guided tours if required intend to use the restaurant. • Pre-booked educational visits and events Parking at Highley is limited to disabled badge holders only. Other visitors by road must use the Severn Valley Country Park car park • Full access for those with mobility difficulties in Station Road approximately 250 metres from the entrance. A great place to break your journey for a bite Dogs, excluding assistance dogs, are not admitted. to eat and to watch the trains go by! Smoking is not permitted at The Engine House. Admission Adults – £5.00/Free* Seniors – £4.00/Free* Children (4 to 15 years) – £3.00/Free* Family (2 adults + 4 children) – £14.00/Free* SVR members – £3.00 (on production of membership card) /Free* * With a valid full line return, Kidderminster to Bridgnorth ‘Freedom of the Line’, day rover ticket. When Timetable A is in operation holders of Bridgnorth – Highley return tickets will also be admitted to The Engine House free of charge. See the King George VI Royal Carriage. Calendar & Timetables Timetable B am am pm pm pm pm pm Kidderminster 10.25 11.40 12.15 1.00 2.20 3.35 4.50 Bewdley 10.39 11.54 12.36 1.15 2.34 3.49 5.04 January February March Arley 10.55 12.10 12.55 1.32 2.51 4.06 5.20 Highley 11.06 12.21 1.06 1.43 3.02 4.17 5.31 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hampton Loade 11.17 12.32 – 1.54 3.13 4.28 5.42 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Bridgnorth 11.32 12.47 1.29 2.10 3.28 4.43 5.57 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 am pm pm pm pm pm pm 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31 31 Bridgnorth 10.55 12.15 1.35 2.15 2.55 4.05 5.25 April May June Hampton Loade 11.16 12.33 1.53 – 3.13 4.26 5.42 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S Highley 11.27 12.44 2.04 2.41 3.24 4.37 5.52 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 Arley 11.38 12.56 2.15 2.52 3.35 4.48 6.02 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Bewdley 11.54 1.13 2.32 3.09 3.51 5.04 6.16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Kidderminster 12.05 1.24 2.43 3.21 4.02 5.15 6.27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 A dining service is available on most Sundays and certain Bank Holiday Mondays.
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