Take a trip down memory lane!

If you are looking for a really special day out for your group, what could be better than a leisurely train ride along the beautiful Severn Valley?

Journey back in time as one of our vintage steam-hauled trains meanders its way from Kidderminster Town, which is famous for its carpets, to the ancient riverside town of Bewdley with its quayside, gardens, and restoration and Georgian houses. Then onto the timeless village of Arley slumbering on the river banks; through to Highley from where you will be able to visit the new Engine House Severn Valley Visitor Centre which houses a number of steam locomotives amongst other things; through to Hampton Loade then onto Bridgnorth, Shropshire’s gem of a medieval Market Town.

All this and more can be enjoyed from your seat in a railway carriage.

Group rates are available for pre-booked groups of fifteen or more adults travelling together either from Kidderminster or Bridgnorth.
Please contact the Group Travel Office where we will be delighted to assist with your booking.


You may wish to download further information and booking forms below.

The Engine House Visitor and Education Centre This attraction in the heart of the railway offers both enjoyment and excitement whilst experiencing behind the scenes! The Engine House features the Severn Valley Railway reserve collection of steam locomotives, Buffers café Restaurant, with the best views along the Severn Valley, a gift shop, outdoor picnic area and facilities for people with disabilities.

These combined visits, organised in partnership with leading midland attractions, feature a single train journey along the length of the Severn Valley Railway from either Kidderminster or Bridgnorth with a trip by your own coach to the attractions indicated.

Victorian and Steam - New for 2009 Step back more than a century and explore the homes, workplaces and shops in this recreated Victorian town in the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, Shropshire. Chat to the townsfolk about their lives, buy curious products in the Chemist or the Drapers and enjoy a pint of ale in the Pub. Blists Hill Victorian Town is a great group day out. Once you’ve been to Ironbridge then step back in time to the years of steam and seat back and enjoy a relaxing steam hauled experience along the Severn Valley passing through some of our architectural delights. Experience the nostalgia of this preserved preservation 16-mile line.
The Living History Tour Take a single train journey along the beautiful Severn Valley. Combine your visit with the award winning Black Country Living Museum all on the same day! Discover a fascinating world when you visit Britain’s friendliest open-air museum.
Choc & Steam A visit to Cadbury World follows with a relaxing and nostalgic Steam Hauled experience passing through some of the beautiful Severn Valley countryside. Passing through six of our stations which all has their own character. Cadbury World is a fun day out suitable for all ages. Uncover a world of chocolate delights as you tour through the different exhibits and learn about the history and heritage of the Cadbury story. The new Bournville Experience will be a fascinating insight to the Company's history, and way of doing business. Discover the processes involved in creating the nation's favourite chocolate, see yourself moulded in chocolate and excite your senses choosing your own chocolate concoction in Essence.

River Cruise & Steam Journey along the River Severn with the River Severn Ferry Company on a choose of journey taking in the beautiful scenery and listening to the commentary along the Severn. Then be met by your coach to take you along to Bewdley station where you will travel on board one of our popular steam trains between Bewdley and Bridgnorth on a single journey and take in the delights and atmosphere of years gone by. Minimum booking requirements is 25 people and the maximum is 52 people. Bookings being taken daily with the River Severn Ferry Company on 07989 020395 or 01299 402950 (Answer phone) contact Phil Evans or email philevans06@aol.com or visit their website at www.severnferry.co.uk Maximum charge is £19.00 adults and senior citizens.

Full details about our stations including downloadable maps are available on the ‘Arriving by Road’ page of this website.