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We are currently in stage 2 of the Government's Roadmap out of lockdown. Rule of 6 or 2 households can meet outdoors. No household mixing indoors.
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Details
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.
Opening details
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.
Prices
2020 Prices:
Adult/Concession £14.50
Child £7
Under 5’s Free
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £37
Also at this Venue
Address
Aylsham Station,
Norwich Road,
Aylsham,
Norfolk,
NR11 6BW
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Only open on days which the railway is operating. Disabled Access and toilets at both Aylsham and Wroxham Stations, disabled coaches, free parking.
Directions
Map reference: TG 195264 Lat: 52.79132 Long: 1.25525
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
Parking: free
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu
Notes
The railway operates wheelchair accessible coaches on all trains without the need to pre book. The coaches allow wheelchair and able bobied passengers to travel together.