It's not until you get up close to a working steam train that you get sucked in by their odd beauty.
Marketed as 'more than just a train ride' the Avon Valley Railway does indeed offer more than your average steam train ride encompassing a number of other possible activities.
A mix between the new and the old the redeveloped train station itself holds railway artifacts, posters and old vintage signs.
The murder mystery events - while a little pricey - are absolutely great fun!
I hear on some days Thomas the Tank Engine even visits the railway! read more