Worth Valley Railway is a fun day out for the kids. And definitely worth the price tag, if you make a day of it. Not only can you get a wonderful train ride on a steam train, but there are two museums and fun activities for the kids.
We last took my little one to Worth Valley Railway when she was a bit smaller. There was a craft train for the children, where she made some bookmarks and did some drawing. She absolutely loved the museum, sitting in the train carriages and looking at all the memorabilia.
The staff in the smaller museum, with a gift shop, were also really friendly and great with kids. We all had a wonderful day out and we really want to book one of their exprience days.
Let’s dive into the practical information you need when visiting for the day
Fares
| TICKET | ON THE DAY | ONLINE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £21.00 | £18.90 |
| Concessions | £17.85 | £16.07 |
| Children (5-15) | £10.50 | £9.45 |
| Children under 5 | Free | Free |
| Small Family (1 adult & 1 child) | £26.25 | £23.63 |
| Large Family (2 adults & 3 children) | £52.50 | £47.25 |
| Local Resident Card Holder & Members | £10.50 | N/A |
You can see all the other options for travelling here.
Timetable
As the railway has a lot of special events, they run certain timetables on certain days. It is always best to check before planning your visit.
Places to eat & drink
It’s important to know where you can rest for a pit stop. Especially when you have a little one in tow. There are some wonderful pubs and cafes along the train lines and you won’t be disappointed.
The stations
There are some lovely stations you can visit, each area has its own special charm.
Accessibility
Accessibility is such an important aspect for some people. And it can be vital to planning your day out.
All the details you need about accessibility are here.
Private hire & birthday parties
Yes, you heard it right, why not book your special occasion at such a wonderful venue?
Shop
The best thing about visiting places like this is the gift shop. As a family, we love to buy a souvenir because this helps inspire great memories we’ve made.
Benefits of Membership of the KWVR
If you plan on visiting regularly, you can consider a membership. And you will be giving something back to such a well-preserved museum and community activity.
Everything you get when signing up for a membership:
- THREE free Day Rover tickets per year,
- Half-price travel on standard operating days
- Discounts on tickets for selected special events
- Copy of our prize-winning quarterly magazine “Push and Pull”
- The opportunity to volunteer on the Railway.
- The satisfaction of belonging to one of the foremost Railway Preservation Societies in the world
| TYPE | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | For Ages 16 – 64 | £35.00 |
| Senior | 65 or over | £30.00 |
| Joint | For any 2 Adults or Seniors living at the same address | £60.00 |
| Junior | Age 5 – 15 | £17.50 |
| Family | 2 Adults & up to 3 Children (aged 5-15) living at the same address | £70.00 |
| Overseas Individual | Anyone resident outside the British Isles | £60.00 |
| Overseas Family | Anyone resident outside the British Isles 2 Adults & up to 3 Children (aged 5-15) living at the same address | £105.00 |
Final thoughts
I hope you enjoyed reading all about our experience at Worth Valley Railway.
Have you visited before? Will you be planning a visit?
Wow!!! What an awesome place to spend a family vacation. Glad you enjoy d yourself.
lovely little place 🙂
I miss doing things like this and will have to see if I can find something similar where I live. It looks like a fun day out and a great way to entertain the whole family!
Hope you manage to find something great to do x
I love a railway, this sounds like such a good day out!! x
I am on the lookout for another one at the moment.
I’ve never been in that area but it looks fantastic! Thanks for all the details and information, and bringing it to our attention.
It is fantastic!
Great post! Sounds like a great day out. We’ve been to the Severn Valley Railway a few times and I love it, my partner is obsessed with the trains and used to go there a lot as a kid so it’s a really special place for him.
Aww that sounds lovely. It’s great when you have a special interest in something.
Worth Valley Railway sounds like a great day out for the family! I was recently in the area and we went to Howarth which I enjoyed. It’s great to have the option of booking in advance to save money too x
A great day out, especially if you take the train to Howarth, although walking up the massive hill from the station always puts me off. Would be great exercise though!