Summer fun – Robin Hood and his Merry Friends
Join us for a summer of fun
We can’t wait to welcome you on board the Severn Valley Railway this summer. Step back in time to the golden age of travel with both steam and diesel hauled trains.
We’re offering a Free Return Visit this summer. The offer is available on pre-booked ‘Freedom of the Line’ tickets purchased online, for travel between Tuesday 21 July 2026 and Monday 31 August 2026. (See below for terms and conditions)
On selected dates starting Tuesday 21 July, families can watch a live theatre show – Robin Hood and his Merry Friends. Wise Owl Theatre have produced this live theatre production of Robin Hood, featuring animal puppets. The production has been created for Nottingham Puppet Festival and now comes to you, at The Engine House, Highley.
Sherwood Forest is a happy home for Robin Hood and his animal friends. But when the Sheriff of Nottingham announces plans to cut the forest down, it’s not just the trees at risk – it’s the homes and lives of the animals who depend on it. Robin Hood and his woodland companions must work together, with the help of the audience, to outwit the Sheriff and save Sherwood for future generations.
This immersive theatre experience is packed with playful panto moments, puppets and plenty of audience interaction. Robin Hood and his Animal Friends is a joyful, family friendly show celebrating teamwork, bravery, and care for our environment.
The theatre show lasts around 30 minutes and takes place on Tuesdays to Thursdays on the following dates:
- 4 – 6 August
- 11 – 13 August
- 18 – 20 August
- 25 – 27 August
The theatre show is free of charge to those who travel by heritage train and places can be booked via the website (50 places per show). Tickets can be selected at the checkout stage when booking online.
Alongside the theatre shows, we have TrainTimeUK back at The Engine House with their giant trainset. Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 3.30pm.
On Saturdays (until the end of August) we’ll be operating timetable D. Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays we’ll be operating timetable C.
We are currently running trains with diesel locomotives operating due the fire risk level during the prolonged dry spell.
There’s so much to see, do and discover including 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.
Suggested train times for catching the show
Travel from Bridgnorth or Kidderminster by heritage train in time for the following performances:
- Kidderminster departure – 10.15am for the 11.15am show
- Bridgnorth departure – 10.45am for the 12.15pm show
- Kidderminster departures – 10. 55am for the 12.15pm show
- Bridgnorth departure – 2.05pm for the 3.15pm show
- Kidderminster departure – 2.15pm for the 3.15pm show
Free return offer - terms and conditions
- The Free Return offer is available on ‘Freedom of the Line’ ticket/s purchased online for travel between Tuesday 21 July 2026 and Monday 31 August 2026.
- To claim the Free Return ticket/s, you will receive an email within five working days following your first visit. The email will contain details of how to book using a discount code. It is important you retain your original booking reference.
- The Free Return discount code can be applied to ‘Freedom of the Line’ ticket/s purchased for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays between Tuesday 21 July 2026 and Monday 31 August.
- The discount code can also be used on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays until 13 September 2026, when the railway is operating. Extensions to these dates will not be considered.
- The Free Return discount code will not be valid for tickets on any Saturdays. Free Return tickets will not be valid for travel on the 10.15am service from Kidderminster.
- The Free Return offer is only available to those who purchase ‘Freedom of the Line’ ticket/s online in advance. Ticket/s purchased on the day from Booking Offices or from third parties do not qualify for a Free Return.
- The Free Return discount can be used once, and will only apply to the same number of ‘Freedom of the Line’ ticket/s originally purchased.
- Dining, group and school bookings do not qualify for a Free Return.
- The Severn Valley Railway reserves the right to amend or alter the conditions of issue associated with the Free Return offer, or to withdraw the promotion entirely, without any prior notification.
- Similarly, should the Severn Valley Railway suspect that a Free Return has been wrongly or falsely amended or altered in any way to gain free admission unlawfully, the ticket will not be accepted and free admission not be granted.
- This offer holds no cash value and cannot be exchanged for any other product, ticket, shares, money or anything else. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. It is non-transferable. The SVR’s conditions of carriage apply.
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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 Summer ‘Free Return’ 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.
