May Half Term
Half term Kids for a Quid
We can’t wait to welcome you on board the Severn Valley Railway this half term break. Step back in time to the golden age of travel with both steam and diesel hauled trains for nine days in a row.
We’re making family adventures more affordable than ever with our ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer for the May half-term holiday from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May.
For just £1 per child, families can enjoy an unforgettable heritage rail journey through the stunning Severn Valley countryside. With every adult Freedom of the Line ticket purchased, up to two children (aged 4–17) can travel for only £1 each, offering amazing value for a full day of heritage railway excitement. Please note, the ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer is available online and in advance only (see below for T&Cs).
We’ll be operating timetable C from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May (please note, some scheduled steam-hauled services may be operated by diesel locomotives due to the weather conditions). Families receive a complimentary Eye Spy booklet to test their powers of observation during the journey (available to collect from the Booking Office).
There’s so much to see, do and discover including FREE ENTRY to The Engine House Visitor Centre. Alight at Highley Station and then it’s just a short walk to The Engine House where you can get close to some very special locomotives, including ‘Gordon’ the blue engine, and take a peek through the windows of King George VI’s royal carriage. There’s a café, balcony to watch the trains, gift shop and plenty to keep everyone occupied.
Plus, Train Time UK returns to The Engine House with their giant train set from 11am to 3.30pm each day. At Kidderminster, we’re pleased to be hosting the Railway200 Inspiration exhibition train again. The exhibition train is free to visit during the half-term break (booking fee applies).
Trains operate between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. The trains stop at all of our intermediate stations, so you can get off to explore Bewdley, Arley, Highley and Hampton Loade. Find out more about our stations and what to do. At Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, the trains take a short break, so you can see the locomotives up close.
Kids for a Quid T&Cs
- The offer is available on tickets to travel from Saturday 23 – Sunday 31 May 2026 inclusive.
- The offer can be obtained in advance via the website and will be applied at the check out stage when purchasing tickets.
- Discounted tickets are not available on the day from Booking Offices.
- The offer is only available on Child ‘Freedom of the Line’ tickets, and does not include short journeys or singles.
- Up to two children can travel for £1.00 each when accompanied by one full-fare paying adult/member.
- A limited number of tickets are available for each date, available on a first come, first served basis.
- Children aged 4-17 require a ticket to travel. Under 4s travel free.
- The offer cannot be combined with any other discount (excluding the member discount)
- The offer is only valid on new purchases made between 6 – 30 May 2026.
- The SVR reserves the right to withdraw the offer at any time.
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Important Information:
- Purchase tickets in advance and save up to 20%. Tickets can also be purchased on the day from the booking office. Please note, our ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer is available in advance only.
- Freedom of the Line tickets offer travel all day, or there are short journey options available from each end of the line to Highley or Arley.
- Small Family tickets permit travel for one adult and up to two children. Large Family tickets permit travel for two adults and up to four children.
- The Engine House, visitor centre at Highley, is open 10.45am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm).
- If you haven’t been to the SVR before, there are some suggestions of how to spend the day on the itineraries page.
