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01ST
Nov 2025

From Santa to Mince Pies: Christmas Magic on the Rails

Christmas at Bure Valley Railway



This December, we’re bringing festive magic to the rails with something for everyone — families can enjoy the Festive Express, a joyful experience complete with a steam train ride, Santa’s grotto and personalised gifts for the children, while those looking for a more atmospheric evening can..

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20TH
Oct 2025

No. 1 Wroxham Broad Takes a Trip to the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

There was plenty of excitement last weekend as our very own No. 1 Wroxham Broad took a trip down south to visit the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway for their popular Autumn Gala.

The event, held on 18-19th October 2025, saw Wroxham Broad join the..

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27TH
Sep 2025

Two Centuries of Steam: Celebrating 200 Years of Rail

2025 marks a remarkable milestone - 200 years since the world’s first steam-hauled public railway opened in the world. The Stockton & Darlington Railway, launched in 1825, transformed travel forever and sparked the railway revolution that shaped our towns, industries and imaginations.

Here at the Bure Valley Railway, we’re proud to..

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25TH
Jun 2025

Kids Go Free August Bank Holiday Weekend

The Summer holidays are on their way! There are so many great places to visit and things to do in our glorious county. As a local Norfolk attraction, we understand that summer can be an expensive time of year. That's why, when we can, we like to offer our visitors..

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15TH
Jun 2025

Visit Santa on The Festive Express

Jump aboard the Bure Valley Railway Festive Express this Christmas, and book your places on the steam train to visit Santa's Grotto. Starts from the 6th December on select dates up until Christmas Eve.

It's never too early to start talking about Christmas! Especially when tickets can sell out..

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13TH
Jun 2025

Steam & Celebration: Bure Valley Railway Marks 35 Years in Style

The Bure Valley Railway marked a special milestone this summer with its 35th Anniversary Gala Weekend, held on 7-8th June 2025. The two-day celebration brought together steam enthusiasts, families, and long-time supporters to honor 35 wonderful years since our Norfolk heritage line first opened in 1990.

A Weekend of Steam and..

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15TH
May 2025

Strawberries and Steam July Weekends

You can’t get much more British than strawberries and cream! The quintessentially British treat will be served this summer as part of Bure Valley Railway’s Strawberries and Steam weekends taking place throughout July.

As peak season for British strawberries, we’ll be stocking up on these sweet summer fruits and combining with..

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19TH
May 2022

Father’s Day at the Bure Valley Railway

We’re looking forward to welcoming dads on the railway this Father’s Day weekend.

Dads travel FREE with another full fare paying adult on the 18th and 19th June and can tuck into a delicious locally sourced roast beef dinner (or veggie lasagne) at our Whistlestop Cafe after their train journey.

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