BURE BLOG

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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15TH
Jun 2022

Colour in our Bure Valley trains

Print off and get stuck into colouring in ten engines of the Bure Valley Railway.

Which of our trains have you travelled on?

We'd love to share your colouring on our Facebook page too!

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01ST
Jun 2022

Eco Coal Initiatives

The Bure Valley Railway is proud of its ambitious work in taking the lead to find alternative fuels to power the UK’s steam locomotives.

The UK’s locomotives use roughly 26,000 tonnes of coal per year and their operators around the country will soon be forced to import this, with the only..

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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.

Book..

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05TH
May 2022

Wroxham Boat Trips

If you’re enjoying a day out around Norfolk, why not take a journey on our train from Aylsham to the bustling town of Wroxham, for a boat trip on the famous and picturesque Norfolk Broads.

A 15-20 minute walk from the Bure Valley station will bring you to Wroxham Bridge, where..

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13TH
Apr 2022

Aylsham Attractions

Your Bure Valley Railway journey may start at our Aylsham station - in the beautiful, historic market town on the River Bure. Whilst there's plenty to do in and around the station, we thought we'd share our favourite things to do and visit in Aylsham. Let us know if there's..

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22ND
Mar 2022

Top Green Award for Norfolk Heritage Railway

Bure Valley Railway is proud to announce that at the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards on Saturday, 19 th March, the Railway was the winner of the HRA Award for Environmental Innovation for its work on sustainable steam.

Over the last year, the Railway has been taking a National leading role..

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16TH
Mar 2022

Places to eat in Wroxham

Wroxham village is a short walk from our Wroxham Station, so if you fancy a bite to eat and a look at the Norfolk Broads it’s well worth the walk before your return train.

The Kings Head is a traditional pub with river views and the perfect place..

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15TH
Mar 2022

Wroxham Attractions

Broads Tours



Journey by steam train through picturesque Norfolk countryside from Aylsham to Wroxham where a 15-20 minute walk from the Station will bring you to Wroxham Bridge, the starting point for Broads Tours boat trips on the beautiful Norfolk Broads. Find out more here.

Wroxham Barns



A short..

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05TH
Aug 2018

A family day out at Bure Valley Railway

Begin your day… in Aylsham, the market town is where we start our steam train journey. Before you board we hope you’ve had a chance to explore the quaint shops along Red Lion Street and stocked up on refreshments at our café.

Ten minutes’ drive from Aylsham station is Blickling..

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16TH
Apr 2016

Wroxham Station Opening

On Saturday 16th April 2016, the new Station layout at Wroxham was formally opened. The opening ceremony was performed by David Hastings, a long standing supporter of the railway and leader of Broadland District Council at the time the railway was built. He was assisted by Ken Girvan - Chairman..

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05TH
Jun 2015

How to cook on a loco

A fab way to end a hard day on the engine and filming. Sitting down to eat at the end of the day with a menu we cooked in the locomotive's smokebox.

On the menu tonight: White fish on a bed of spinach served with boiled baby potatoes and..

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