Events - Santa Specials

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Steam into Christmas with the Avon Valley Railway

Ho-ho-ho! Come and see Santa on the Avon Valley Railway!

Every child wants to see Father Christmas at Christmas time, but busy shops with long queues full of children waiting up to a couple of hours can quickly drain you of your Christmas cheer.

The Avon Valley Railway has a far more attractive and original idea. Every weekend from Late November to Christmas Eve, Father Christmas will be on the steam train at the Avon Valley Railway. Accompanied by his helpers he will make his way along the train, stopping to talk to all the children and, providing they have been good, give them each a quality present. Parents are not neglected as everyone will also receive a delicious mince pie or festive biscuit.

The six mile round trip takes approximately one hour, during which time, from the comfort of your reserved seats, all the family can enjoy the splendid views of the Avon Valley from the old fashioned carriages and experience the unique sights, sounds and smells of a bygone age when steam was king.

Up to six trips depart throughout the day. Tickets are priced from £7.00 each for children and adults. In comparison with the average charges made to see Santa in the high street stores, the train tickets are excellent value for money.

It is advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment. This can be done over the telephone by credit card, or download & return an application form (26kb)

Also during the festive season, why not experience one of our Sherry & Mince Pie Specials?

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

A qulaity present for every fare paying child who meets Santa!

FARES

• Adult - £7.00 low-season/£8.00 mid-season/£9.00 high-season/£10.00 peak-season - including a ride on the steam train and a delicious mince pie.
• Child (aged 1-14) - £7.00 low-season/£8.00 mid-season/£9.00 high-season/£10.00 peak-season - including a ride on the steam train, a present from Father Christmas and a delicious festive biscuit.
• Children under one year - £5.00 Unaccompanied children are not permitted and parents may not bring their own presents for the children.
• Cancellation & Changes - An administration charge of £4.00 is made for cancelled bookings and £4.00 for alterations to bookings.

TIMETABLE

Trains will depart from Bitton Station at:

10.30 11.45 13.00 14.15 15.30* 16.45*

*These times may not run on all dates, contact us for exact information

on all these dates:

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Santa Special experience lasts for approximately one hour. All fare paying passengers are allocated reserved seats. To ensure a seat on the train of your choice please book early. For your comfort, smoking is not permitted on the train. Dogs, except guide dogs, are not allowed on the train.

Promotional discount vouchers and members' concessions are not valid during this period. Limited accommodation for wheelchair passengers is available on request. Refunds are not issued if you do not arrive on time, and whilst every effort will be made to accommodate you on a later train, this cannot be guaranteed.

Whilst every effort will be made to maintain the timetable the Company does not guarantee that the trains will depart at the times stated, and reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice or to substitute any locomotive. No liability for loss or inconvenience can be accepted.

No booking will be accepted without accompanying payment. Seats are allocated in order of receipt of booking forms. Tickets will be despatched from October and thereafter within seven working days of receipt of the booking form.

MOTHER AND TODDLER GROUPS: Santa Special trains, especially set aside for playgroups, are running on Monday 8th December. Contact us now to find out about special discounts for group bookings.

last updated: david cole, Sat 19th Jan 2008