Avon Valley Railway (Bitton Station)

Welcome to The Avon Valley Railway

Opened in 1869 by the Midland Railway as a through-route between Birmingham and the South Coast the line was later linked to the iconic Somerset & Dorset Railway. Closed under the Beeching Axe of the 1960's the Avon Valley Railway was preserved by an enthusiastic group of volunteers.

Today, 50 years on, three miles of track has been re-laid, locomotives and carriages restored, and the sound of steam can once again be heard along the Avon Valley.

Dogs are welcome on the station site and trains on most days. The only exception are our Santa Steam Specials, some Family events and our dining trains. We restrict access to dogs on some family events due to the large numbers of children present, some of whom can be scared by dogs.