Group Travel

Arranging a visit for your group

Take a journey back in time as one of our vintage steam-hauled trains meanders its way from Kidderminster, famous in the past for its carpet industry, to the first stop at the ancient riverside town of Bewdley with its quaint quayside, its gardens and lovely Georgian architecture.

Then it's on to the timeless village of Arley, next to the River Severn; through to Highley from where you will be able to visit The Engine House Visitor Centre, where you will be able to visit our reserve collection of steam locomotives, then on through to Hampton Loade to our northern terminus at Bridgnorth, Shropshire’s gem of a medieval market town.

Travelling as a pre-booked group not only provides a discount off your ticket price but it also includes reserved seatis in our trains when your group spends the day together travelling from one end of the line to other. Certain dates are excluded.  Alternatively, we can provide your group with inspanidual tickets to spend the day as you wish. Again these tickets must be booked in advance.

Group travel is available for pre-booked groups of fifteen or more adults or seniors travelling together either from Kidderminster or Bridgnorth.

Our Group Travel Organiser will be delighted to assist with your booking and can be contacted at our Bewdley office.

   

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The Engine House Visitor Centre


The Engine House is our purpose built Visitor Centre at Highley. In modern, comfortable surroundings The Engine House features our reserve collection of full size steam locomotives, railway artifacts and other exhibitions, including King George VI’s royal carriage.

These items tell the story of the Severn Valley and its evocative railway journey. The Engine House is an ideal stopping off point for any group enjoying the experience of a day on our heritage steam railway and is now booking for visits in 2013.

Engine House facilities include:

  • Fascinating audio visual presentations.
  • Flag & Whistle Food Stop – for the best views along the valley.
  • Private meeting rooms.
  • Well stocked gift shop.
  • Access for the less able.
  • Outside picnic area.
  • Children’s play area.

Engine House packages for groups can include:

  • Travel by heritage steam train.
  • Guided tours – please enquire on day of visit.
  • Meet and greet service for groups of 15 or more adults/seniors from the station platform (Subject to a guide being available).
  • Optional pre-booked catering available on selected dates.
  • Minimum catered for is 15 Adults or Seniors with pre-booked catering.
  • Maximum catered for is 45 with pre-booked catering.
  • Larger groups catered for. Please enquire.

Combined visits with other attractions

Combined visits are organised in partnership with other leading Midland attractions and feature a single train journey along the length of the Severn Valley Railway with your coach waiting to take you on to your other booked attraction.

Prices are based on groups of fifteen or more adults and include a single train journey, reserved seats in one of our historic carriages, and admission to the partner attraction. Light refreshments may be purchased from our trolley service on the train 9subject to availability).

Choc & Steam Experience

A visit to Cadbury World follows a relaxing steam-hauled train journey.

Cadbury World is a fun day out suitable for all ages. Discover a world of chocolate delights as you tour through the different exhibits and learn about the history and heritage of this famous chocolate maker. The new ‘Bournville Experience’ is 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 by choosing your own chocolate concoction.

Adults, Seniors & Children

Peak rate: £19.25*, Off Peak: £18.00

To book call 0844 880 7667

Victorian Town & Nostalgic Steam

Step back more than a century and explore the homes, workplaces and shops in this recreated Victorian town set in the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site at Ironbridge in Shropshire. Chat to the townsfolk about their lives, buy curious products in the chemists or the drapers and enjoy a pint of ale in the local pub. Blists Hill Victorian Town is agreat group day out. Once you have visited Ironbridge enjoy a relaxing steam hauled train ride olong our 16 mile line.

Adults: £17.90 Seniors: £17.50 Children: £11.40

To book call 01299 403816

 

The Living History Tour

Take a single train journey along the Severn Valley. Combine your visit to the SVR with the award winning Black Country Living Museum and all on the same day! Discover a fascinating world when you visit this stunning open-air museum.

Adults: £17.90 Seniors: £17.90 Children: £10.00

To book call 01299 403816

 

Bewdley Museum & Historic Steam

Starting at Bridgnorth and alighting at our station at Bewdley where you will be welcomed by staff from Bewdley Town Museum. After a short guide walk around this lovely Georgian town there will be a chance to explore this unique museum.

With the help of a guide, disciver the brass foundry, butcher's 'shambles' and Guild Hall before taking part in a hands-on rope making demonstration. Cafe refreshments are also available at additional cost.

Adults: £12.50 Seniors: £12.50 Children: £7.00

To book call 0845 603 5699

Wild Tracks - with West Midland Safari Park

Take a relaxing steam train journey along the Severn Valley. Each of our six stations is an archietectural delight and are surrounded by well kept gardens. Combine the journey with a visit to West Midland Safari Park, an attraction that combines a four mile safari, featuring the UK's largest pride of white lions, together with elephants, rhinos, cheetahs and giraffes.

Also included are 'Penguin Cove', the 'Discovery Trail', 'African Village', live shows, family rides, shops and restaurants.

Adults: £16.19  Seniors: £16.19 Children: £11.25

To book call 01299 403816

COMBINED VISITS - DATE AVAILABILITY IN 2013
April       
1 - 14 20 - 21
  July  1 - 5  8 - 31
 October
  1 - 2 12 - 13
May 4- 10
 13 - 31
  August  1 - 31*      19 - 20
 26 - 31
June 1 - 28

 September  23 - 30  23 - 30
 * Peak rate applies for Choc & Steam

Please note: Combined visits are not available in conjunction with any other offers or discounts.

 

Planning your day with us


  Suggested Itineraries . . .
Here are some ideas for group leaders trying to get the most out of a day on the Severn Valley Railway, there really is so much to see and do. If you would like to discuss your own ideas for the day or you would like to find out more about one of the options below, our Group Travel Department will be happy to help.

Itinerary 1

Arrive at Kidderminster at 9.45am.

Take a single train journey from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth on the 10.25am departure (timetable B).

After relocating your coach to Bridgnorth your group can then go further afield with a visit to Shrewsbury or Ludlow.
Itinerary 2

Arrive at Kidderminster at 9.45am.

Take a single or return journey to Bridgnorth on the 10.25am departure (timetable B).

Your group could break their journey on the outward or return at Highley station for a tour of The Engine House, our Visitor Centre.
 
Itinerary 3

Arrive at Kidderminster at 9.45am.

Take a return train journey from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth on the 10.25am departure (timetable B).

After a leisurely day in Bridgnorth your group can return to Kidderminster in mid to late afternoon.

  
Itinerary 4
(for the less mobile)

Arrive at Kidderminster for a pre-booked lunch in The Valley Suite, our comfortable restaurant right on the station platform.

Then take an early afternoon departure to Bridgnorth where your coach will have relocated to collect you at the end of your journey.
 
Itinerary 5

Start your day at West Midland Safari Park which is situated between Bewdley and Kidderminster.

Then join an early afternoon departure from Bewdley to Bridgnorth for either a single or return journey. If you choose a single journey your coach will need to relocate to Bridgnorth in order to collect your group on arrival.
Itinerary 6

Make a morning visit to the ironbridge Gorge, either to one of the museum sites or to the world famous iron bridge. Then after a short coach transfer make a leisurely afternoon ride along the Severn Valley from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster.

At the end of your journey, afternoon tea could be taken in our restauarant at Kidderminster (advance booking essential) before you rejoin your coach.
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Group Travel Rates 2013


Group Rates - Standard Fares
For pre-booked groups of 15 or more . . .
 		     
From Bridgnorth
 		         
Return
 Adults/Seniors
 Children  Single  Adults/Seniors Children
Hampton Loade
 		£7.00  £4.00  Hampton Loade
 		 £4.00  £2.00
Highley £10.00  £5.00  Highley  £5.50  £3.00
Arley £11.50  £6.00  Arley  £6.50  £3.50
Bewdley £13.30
  £7.50  Bewdley  £9.00  £5.00
Kidderminster £13.30  £7.50  Kidderminster  £9.00  £5.00
 
 From Kidderminster
 		         
 Return  Adults/Seniors  Children  Single  Adults/Seniors  Children
 Bewdley
 		£7.00
£4.00  Bewdley  £5.50  £3.00
 Arley £9.50 £5.00  Arley  £5.50  £3.00
 Highley £11.50 £6.50  Highley  £6.50  £3.50
 Hampton Loade
 		£13.30 £7.50  Hampton Loade
 		 £9.00  £5.00
 Bridgnorth £13.30 £7.50  Bridgnorth  £9.00  £5.00

Tickets are available for each member of your group at the fares highlighted in blue. These tickets permit unlimited travel throughout the day and free admission to The Engine House, our Visitor Centre at Highley.
 Admission to The Engine House
 		     
  Adults/Seniors
 Children      

 £2.95  £1.50  Children (4 - 15 years)
 		 
 
 Fantastic Fares!
  
 Return Adults/Seniors
 Children  

 
 Kidderminster to Highley
 		£9.95
 		-
 Bridgnorth to Highley
 £9.95 -

To qualify for this offer you must travel from Kidderminster or Bridgnorth and travel as one group on a weekday when timetable A is in operation. Depart on the 2.05pm from Kidderminster or the 2.00pm from Bridgnorth. Admission to The Engine House is included. Please ask for more information.

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