Avon Valley Railway in Bristol

Pleasant afternoon spent first having lunch in the buffet in the station and then a ride on the Frys chocolate steam train very helpful staff and definitely value for money, mple free parking, will definitely be going again

Great cafe with a good range of meals. The bacon sandwiches were excellent.

Very friendly staff at the cafe, nicely laid out, could be updated with a better park etc. for little ones.

We stopped here for lunch during a bike ride. It was great. The food tastes good and the service was friendly and efficient. We just sat outside on the platform but had a loook in the vintage buffet carriage restaurant which looks really interesting. Well book to eat in there next time.

Heritage railway in a picturesque setting within easy reach of Bristol and Bath. Nice walk parallel to the track, too.

We had The Pudding Club. Lovely setting and the cakes were delicious.

Lovely place to stop for lunch on a cycle ride - try the derail ale, its a lovely bitter.

A quaint afternoon reminiscing over the age of steam. We enjoyed our hour trip going up and down the line and seeing Bitton Station so well preserved followed by coffee cake and coffee people watching. We stayed outside at a table at the buffet to watch the train return with complete with those having afternoon tea on the train.

Two of us spent a lovely afternoon aboard the pines express with the Sapper WD132 engine (a beautiful machine). The staff where very kind and the meal was delicious. Would reccomend.

I love this place so much.Take a picnic and enjoy riding the rails.£10 for adults, £7 for children.Theres a beautiful picnic spot at the Riverside and a little park near the station, a really wonderful day out x

Visited today on one of the Event days, Cake choice of 3 with tea/coffee or soft drink in the Dining Carriage on a 55 min trip. Lovely experience, really good price £18 per person.

Took a long walk down to Saltford, really peaceful, the odd cyclist and saw the train twice. Would recommend for anyone wanting a nice dog walk. The coffee was a tad expensive in the cafe, but went down well.

Very pleasant day, friendly staff.

Nice place to fill an hour or 2

Great steam train ride. Cafe sells sandwiches, cake, crisps, coffee and beer. All the staff are very friendly. Park just of the car park for kids too.

Great place to take both the younger and the very old kids for a look at the trains. Has cafe too. Trains run on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Went on the dining train today, roast beef main course, followed by cheese and biscuits, and then a tea.All very tasty!

Been coming here since the 80s, damm Im old.Love this place

What a lovely little heritage railway. Think it’s only about 3 mile in length but worth a visit if you are near. We went on one of the hottest days of the year so unfortunately they were only running a heritage Diesel engine to avoid the possibility of line side fires. Safety first. But this didn’t detract from this beautiful little railway. Very scenic. £9 per person so reasonably priced. Free parking. Staff were lovely and chatty. Clearly enjoying their work. If only in all heritage railways the staff were so nice. Great cafe, outside seating but we sat indoors in a converted rail coach. Very nice. All in a great few hours spent on a great little heritage railway.

Nice train ride.Lovely old carriages.Bitton station is in the middle of three stations that are in use on the old line.Diesel hauled when I visited because it was too hot & dry for steam. (fire risk)Shop open on running days.Buffet open every day.Lovely place for snacks, meals and drinks.On the Bristol/Bath cycle path too

Staff were absolutely lovely!!! The lovely lady was very sorry for my (very slightlylater meal and she gave us a free bowl of chips bless her! The place is beautiful and the atmosphere is perfect. Beautiful beautiful beautiful

Couldnt p[raise this place more , catch a train , have a lovely meal or refreshing drink here

We visited as part of a corporate volunteering day. We were taking rail joint plates off, liberally greasing them so the rails can expand safely in the heat and then putting it all back together. It was dirty but incredibly fun work. Avon Valley volunteer Doug showed us what to do and had us working as a well oiled team by the end of the day! Im hoping we can arrange to volunteer here again.

A lovely day out, very reasonably priced. The station had lots going on. The cafe is in an old railway carriage, we didnt have anything to eat on our visit but we will be back as it was highly recommended.All the staff were very friendly and had lots of time to share the history of the station.One of our party(in her 30shad never travelled by rail which made our day out a real adventure for her!

Cycled here from Fishponds, along the cycle path/old railway line.Lovely choice of food and drinks.Lots of cycle racks for bikes, plus free parking for cars.On the afternoon we were there (Wednesdaythey were shunting some of the trains, which was an added bonus!

Great little place for family days out. We went to a teddy bear picnic event and the whole thing was great for kids. Lucy the magician and JoJo the face painter was amazing.

Really great day out and to have breakfast on a first class carriage was amazing. Really recommend

Nice steam railway preservation project. Station has a shop, a nice cafe, one platform, and a booking office. There is a decent amount of parking and a small play area. Prices are reasonable and its on a good cycle route. The train and carriages have been beautifully restored and the journey is wonderfully scenic.They often hold themed events there. For example the Gert Lug Lego days, where large Lego displays are set up and there are various stalls and games. They also put Lego on the train, so you can build as you ride the steamy!

Great place. Plenty of free parking. Cafe on site, in an old carriage. Adjacent to the cycle path. Bike hire shop about 400 yards along the road. Small garden area with a few benches. Access OK for wheelchairs and prams etc.

Weve been on 2 of their dining experiences now. Pie and Ale, and Sausages and Cider. Both were absolutely amazing. From the friendly guards on the platform, the lovely ladies who serve you, and the amazing chef that caters for dairy intollerant people like myself. Food is lovely. Service is 5*. Very well organised.We sadly couldnt go too far down the track due to works that were going on, but just going back and forth listening to the chugging of the engine and smelling the smoke was very nostalgic for our parents who came with us.Thank you to all the wonderful staff. Cant wait to go back.

What can l say,I have known this railway from when it was running under BR. Now as a preserved heritage line it lives on. The volunteers running it are doing a magnificent job keeping it going. Whether you are a railway anorak or not it is definitely a place to visit lots to see and do and very friendly staff. There is also a path for cyclists and walkers.

My first time to this place, thought the volunteers / workers were very pleasant and I would be giving this a 4.5 stars if I could simply docking .5 stars because of the length of the track along with the quite high food prices.Again, staff lovely, everything clean and child friendly, even got a quick small tour of this engine which was great.

Traditional old station, very well kept gardens and if you are lucky you will see the steam train.

We just happened to be walking by before the last train left so we jumped on. The boy loved it (and was free, everyone there is really friendly and its a great place to get a coffee or some food.

Fantastic breakfast on the train and many thanks to the volunteers who helped my wife with the wheelchair much appreciated... 👍 And kindness

Enjoyed my visit, had breakfast/tea and look around the yard....

Lovely ride on the steam train.The cafe at the station is in an old railway carriage, makes an awesome latte.

Checked out the shop, which had plenty of food and drink. Had a look at the carriages where you can eat and seemed OK, tho, in my opinion, quite basic. Spoke to a visitor whod had Sunday lunch there and he told us that it gets busy on a Sunday and is best to book. Book or muss out was the expression, so I assume the roast was up to scratch. Toilets and disabled parking available

A great place to visit and a wonderful place to eat. The cottage pie and veggies was lovely today.

Steam train is very well run by great people. Takes about 50 mins and great for all the family

Fantastic train ride 1920s style on a wonderful bit of engineering and a beautifully restored Victorian railway station! Nice cafe too!

Good...Staff was very good...At few places the landscape was beautiful...Kids really enjoyed it, New things to experience.Duration was approx 45 minutes...

Awesome place to take your kids cycling. It can get busy though, so try and keep to one side of the path! From here to Bath is the nicest part of the cycle track

Stumbled onto it while on the Bristol to Bath pathway,.If your into stream trains you better head this way, plenty to see and take in with the old engines and carriages dotted around the station.Loved the cafe and where you sat under the canopy of the old station, gets really busy but it all adds to the atmosphere.Head down to the end of the line where you will find all sorts that connect it to the rail line.Didnt get to go on the stream train but it looks fun (if you like that sort of thing)Oh and if you feel a little deflated theres a handy pump by the side 😁

Always lovely to walk along the Bristol and Bath cycle path. Can be quite busy however you can take a relaxing walk down by the canal too.

What a beauty! Straight from the postcard..1st day after lockdown..lucky to find a seat...reminded my daughter of hogwarts express. Such a pleasant positive vibe..all the staff are so friendly and courteous...its a hidden treasure and a must visit...hope the place retains the charm in these trying times.:(

Great little place. Loads of history and the opportunity to ride on some pretty old carriages and engines. There is a restaurant on site along with a gift shop. Definitely worth a visit. There are several plaques dotted around too with information on the different engines and the history they carry.

Excellent little historical railway, they don’t have a long run but it’s a nice trip for the kids. They get to see a steam train and get out a couple of times to see it decouple and move around. The volunteers are really friendly and helpful, it’s a nice place for a visit. They have a cafe on site too, but we skipped it so can’t comment on quality.

I found this place "by accident" but it was a great afternoon out. Short ride on a steam train up and down few miles of track with tasty cakes on the station is enough to make you smile. All ages and dogs welcome.

Very pleasant little railway that thankfully runs in February half term! Short trips by diesel railcar to both ends of the track, taking about 45mins for a round trip. Under 5s travel free, so its great for young children, and the cafe serves good food and has a 5* hygiene rating. Parking is free and seems pretty plentiful and there are lots of locos to see, though most are slightly off limits, making photos a little tricky.