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Group Visits at Bure Valley Railway
Group Visits at Bure Valley Railway
Group Visits
VAQAS NTAA MEMBER BROADS TOURISM, NORTH NORFOLK ATTRACTIONS, VISIT BRITAIN GOOD TO GO
Bure Valley Railway
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Details
Norfolk's longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham. The 18 mile round trip runs through the Bure Valley countryside with a combined train and cruise on the Norfolk Broads available. Trains can be booked for special events. Full catering facilities and gift shop available at Aylsham station. All trains and stations fully accessible for wheelchair users. Free coach parking.
GROUP TRAVEL FACILITIES:
Minimum group size - 20, 7 days pre-booking notice advisable, coach parking on site, coach drop off/pick up point, coach driver concessions and facilities, evening visits by arrangement, toilets, shop, picnic area, cafe/restaurant, wheelchair access.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 3 hours.
MEALS:
80 covers at Aylsham.
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
Prices
2020 GROUP RATES:
Adults/Concessions £11.50
Child £6.50
Coach Driver FREE
Bure Valley Railway
Group Eating Out
01263 733858
info@bvrw.co.uk
www.bvrw.co.uk
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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
Disabled access
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
See location on Google mapsMap 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
Hotels and B&Bs
Self-Catering Places
EventsSelf-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)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic 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.
