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The Bure Valley Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway operating between the market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, Capital of the Norfolk Broads a distance of nine miles. All coaches are fully enclosed with upholstered seats, heating is provided in...more

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Aylsham Station Norwich Road | Aylsham Station, Aylsham NR11 6BW, England

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David J

Norwich, United Kingdom

7745

Reviewed 4 days ago

Most enjoyable day out.

My Grandson love surprises and this day out couldn't have been better. We enjoyed a snack at Aylsham station before boarding the train. I was pleasantly surprised on how warm the carriages were being early Novembers. It was nice to see families with Nan's and...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Tynes1der

Wallsend, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Nice narrow gauge railway.

A nice steam hauled trip about 45m each way through the countryside from Wrexham to Aylsham and back. Seats are in pairs facing each other In non-compartment carriages. There are also “picnic” carriages. Being a cool day there was a fan heater in each carriage....More

Date of experience: November 2018

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felixstowe

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Reviewed November 7, 2018

What an experience, Brilliant!,

A right eye opener, Had a fantastic time,caught the train to Wroxham and then walked down to the marina. Our tickets included the return fare on the train And a cruise on the Broads. Just a couple of tips, The carriages are great fun,but for...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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samprice12017

Cambridge, United Kingdom

72

Reviewed October 24, 2018

Great day out for all ages

As a family we had a great day. My 7 year old son is train mad, he thought it was absolutely brilliant that it was a 45 minute journey to Aylsham we departed from Wroxham. Was made even better my son rode for free as...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Dear Sam, Thanks for your great feedback. We are really please you and your son enjoyed your visit the Halloween activities. Children will travel free again during the February 2019 half term. But we hope to see you again before then. Thanks again for your...More

karendV8510VS

San Francisco

1619

Reviewed October 24, 2018 via mobile

Amazing

Absolutely loved this! What a great day out for any age group. Loved hearing the sound of the steam train and the whistle. We did the combined trip which included a boat trip on the Broads once we got to Wroxham.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Dear Karen, Thanks for your fantastic feedback. We really do appreciate this and are glad you enjoyed the combined train and broads cruise. We hope you will be able to visit us again. Many thanks Andrew Managing Director

therichastill

Stevenage, United Kingdom

469116

Reviewed October 17, 2018

Plenty To See

I was lucky enough to have a voucher for £1 off an adult fare which was helpful. I took the train from Wroxham station which is a reasonable station with catering and toilet facilities as well as a shop which is selling second hand books,...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Paul S

Warrington, United Kingdom

402142

Reviewed October 17, 2018

Brilliant if a little rattley

Visited this line as part of a Norfolk Steam tour after the Mid Norfolk Line. The narrow gauge, and even narrower carriages created a very rattley journey which was thankfully over within 40 minutes. Facilities at both ends of the journey were good. The views...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Crombo35

Aylsham, United Kingdom

1913

Reviewed October 14, 2018

Great little train

My family enjoyed the trip on this great little train. My granddaughter was visiting from America and thought it was so much fun. Wonderful volunteers that keep everything going and so clean. A great day out for kids both small and big!!

Date of experience: June 2018

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Lizaa217

King's Lynn, United Kingdom

7328

Reviewed October 14, 2018

A brilliant day out

A lovely little railway with a good variety of options at a reasonable price. A fun visit whatever your age and you do not need to be a railway enthusiast to enjoy a visit.

Date of experience: September 2018

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stevemd44

Sheffield, United Kingdom

437

Reviewed October 7, 2018

Very relaxing

Anybody who likes railways, especially small steam ones, will love this one. Travelling through excellent countryside you can sit back and enjoy what is around you. If you want to get off and walk to the next station that is an option. Wonderful. If you...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Jenna C

Hello, We will be boarding the train at Wroxham. I was wondering if there's any attractions, pubs/restaurants with play areas to visit with a 6yr old boy and a dog maybe in Aylsham or at any stops between Wroxham and Aylsham (if any)? It would be nice to spend some time somewhere and have a look around before heading back to Wroxham. Any suggestions? Jenna & Jacob x

July 17, 2018|

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Hello, sorry for the delay in answering. As per the earlier answers, there is little to keep a young boy attracted in Aylsham for any length of time. There are on route no particular interesting stops but Coltishall does... More

Terry F

yes please are you able to take a mobility buggy on the train and can you get from the train to Wroxham broards and board the Mississippi paddle steamer

June 17, 2018|

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As both the respondents have said a mobility scooter is not a problem at all on the train. All we would say is that if it is one of the larger types then you must be able to manouver it yourself. If you know the day you are... More

ScottieDog1960

Do you allow dogs on the train??

January 3, 2018|

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Hi ScottieDo, Dogs are very welcome on the train and in all areas of the railway except in the café. If the weather is wet we do offer an indoor area where dogs are welcome and food can be served. We do make a charge for... More