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Events, Activities & Fares 2012

For school, youth groups & colleges with ten or more paying pupils

Information about our events & activities, when appropriate, will be available here for you to print, in PDF format. (these require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software).

Events, Activities & Fares
Journey Fares for Schools Suggested Age Range Description Inclusive
Cost 2012
The Engine House - Visitor & Education Centre - Highley

All Does not include train travel. £1.50
Single journey between any two stations. (break in journey permitted)

2-15 Rail journey only, usually by heritage steam train. £4.50
Return journey between any two stations. (break in journey permitted)

2-15 Rail journey only, usually by heritage steam train. £5.50
Single journey between any two stations. (break in journey permitted)

16-19 Rail journey only, usually by heritage steam train. £6.50
Return journey between any two stations. (break in journey permitted)

16-19 Rail journey only, usually by heritage steam train. £7.50

Events and Activities Suggested Age Range Description Inclusive
Cost 2012
Open Tracks
Teacher Previews
(Advance booking essential)
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Teachers only An ideal opportunity for teacher colleagues to make a complimentary visit to the SVR. It is also possible, by prior arrangement, to meet with a member of our education team.
Free.
Christmas Cracker Express
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Foundation - Year 6
Join Father Christmas on a magical train ride which includes presents for all the children.

£8.95 (am)
£7.95 (pm)
Dig for Victory
at our Visitor Centre
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All
An evacuation train journey takes you into the Shropshire countryside where pupils will explore allotments, food supply and rationing.
£8.95
Life on the Home Front
at our Visitor Centre
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All
An evacuation train takes you to the Shropshire countryside where pupils will explore life in the home which will include: rag rugging, the wartime kitchen and 'make-do-and-mend'.

£8.95

1940s & World War II Experience
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Years 3 - 8 An evacuation train journey follows a practical look at the issues of wartime life with our costumed re-enactors.
£8.95
Blitz & Evacuation Workshops
(In association with Bewdley Museum and 'Discover History')
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All
A very practical look at life, hardship and disruption during the dark days of
World War II.

£9.95
Classroom at War!!!
(In association with the County Museum, Hartlebury)
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All

As well as learning tables, the class reading period, and a trip around the world using the teacher's well worn map, the children today will be learning what it is like to be an evacuee.
£8.95
 
We'll Meet Again
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All

An event, designed for larger school groups, which takes a look at a number of wartime themes.
 

 £8.95
Junior Wild Tracks
(In association with West Midland Safari Park)
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All An exciting opportunity to visit the Severn Valley Railway and the West Midland Safari Park all on the same day. £8.95
Go Wild in the Countryside
(In association with Severn Valley Country Park)
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All
Take the train to the Country Park where you will take part in  a fully escorted look at wildlife - choice of topics available.
£8.95
Bewdley Museum & Rail Experience
Mix & match
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All
A new event which combines a train journey with a choice of topics including: River Severn, local trades, archaeology, arts or history.

£8.95
Dudmaston Estate & Rail Experience
(In association with National Trust)
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All
A new event which combines a train journey with a choice of topics including: Geography, Science or Environment.
£8.95
Tailor-made Educational Experience
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All
Contact our Education Officer to arrange your bespoke day ranging from: archaeology, geology & arts.

Please
enquire
The Secret Garden
(In association with Arley Arboretum)
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All A new event, combined with a train journey to visit this magical and timeless Arboreta in the Worcestershire & Shropshire countryside.


£8.95
The Engine House
Visitor & Education Centre
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All
Visits to The Engine House are available as part of a general visit and can be combined with a train journey.

£1.50

Please note:

One adult travels free per ten (or part of ten) paying children. Additional adults, above the free allocation, are also charged at the child rate.