The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist for Best Family Experience in the Muddy Stilettos Awards for Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.

The awards, run by Muddy Stilettos – the UK’s leading luxury lifestyle website for women – celebrate the very best independent businesses and experiences across the country. With 5.7 million readers nationwide, the platform actively encourages its audience to support their local favourites through a public vote.

Voting is now open and will close at 1pm on Tuesday 26 May, with winners set to be announced on 16 June. Supporters can cast their vote.

Lewis Maddox, SVR visitor engagement manager, said:

“We’re delighted to be named as a finalist in these prestigious awards. The Severn Valley Railway offers a great family experience, with a wide range of special events designed especially for families with young children. It’s an exciting environment and a brilliant way to make memories, keep children busy, and help them learn something new. To reach the Muddy Awards finals is a huge achievement, and we’d love our supporters to help us go one step further by voting.”

Stretching along 16.5 miles of the picturesque Severn Valley, the heritage railway is renowned for its immersive experiences, historic steam- and diesel-hauled trains, and a vibrant programme of family-friendly events throughout the year.

The Muddy Stilettos Awards champion the best independent lifestyle businesses across 35 UK counties, highlighting standout venues in categories ranging from hospitality and retail to family experiences. Founded in 2011, Muddy Stilettos provides curated, witty, and independent recommendations, positioning itself as an ‘urban guide to the countryside’.