Step into Stories Bewdley Festival

Family Friendly

Saturday 25 April (bookings now closed)

All aboard for a day of storytelling and steam at the Severn Valley Railway.

We’re once again partnering with Bewdley Festival’s Step into Stories. Taking place on Saturday 25 April, families can experience a unique day out that combines imaginative storytelling with a journey on a heritage steam railway.

The day begins at Kidderminster station at 9.30am, where young visitors will meet acclaimed children’s author Emily Randall Jones. Known for her spine-tingling tales for readers aged 9–12, Emily will take children on a whistlestop introduction to old English folklore, weaving together ghostly tales, steam-filled carriages and eerie folk tunes alongside a mysterious conductor known as Cribbins.

Visitors can meet Emily in person, hear about her work and have books signed, including her latest title, The Scream of the Whistle, a time-slip paranormal adventure set aboard a haunted steam train.

Following the storytelling experience, families will board the 10.55am train for a memorable journey to Bewdley. Upon arrival, visitors can enjoy the rest of the day at further Step into Stories events at Bewdley Festival, set within the attractive Georgian riverside town.

Return travel to Kidderminster is included, making this a full day out that blends creativity, history and the magic of steam travel in one atmospheric experience.

Timetable C will be operating on this date.