Bure Valley Railway

Type:Steam Railway

Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW
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Bure Valley Railway

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About

Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk's longest narrow gauge steam railway and runs between the market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham, and is within easy reach of Norwich and the coast. The nine mile line runs through the picturesque Bure Valley countryside, with a combined train and cruise on the Norfolk Broads available.

The railway's facilities include an 80-seater Café at Aylsham Station which can provide everything from a cup of tea to a full meal, souvenir shops and free car and coach parking at both Aylsham and Wroxham Stations. All trains have special wheelchair accessible coaches which allow wheelchair and able bodied passengers to travel together. Disabled toilet facilities are available at both Aylsham and Wroxham. Trains operate on a daily basis from the beginning of April to the end of October with special events throughout the year. Discounted group rates available for parties of 20 or more.

Aylsham Station: Norwich Road, Aylsham NR11 6BW
Wroxham Station: Belaugh Road, Hoveton, Wroxham, NR12 8UU


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

Guide Prices

2017 Pricing
Adult Return £13.00 Group Adult From £7.50
Concession N/A Group Concession N/A
Child Return £6.50 Group Child From £4.50
Family Return £35.00 Coach Driver goes free

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Accessibility
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
  • Picnic area

Children & Infants

  • Accept children all ages
  • Baby changing facilities

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Cater for groups
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets

Key Features

  • Non smoking establishment

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

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 The nearest railway station is Hoveton & Wroxham, which is 0 miles away.

Awards

  • Other Awards Self-assessed Accessibility Information 2018

Opening Times

* Aylsham station is open 7 days a week

GIFT SHOP AND MODEL SHOP
Our shop at Aylsham station is open 7 days a week - all year round.
Except Christmas Day & Boxing Day

On days that the trains are running the shop is open between 9:00am and 5:30pm and at all other times between 9:00am - 5.00pm

WHISTLESTOP CAFÉ
The Café at Aylsham station is open 9:00am and 5:00pm, 7 days a week, all year round.
Except Christmas Day & Boxing Day

Wroxham station is only open when trains are running.