Bure Valley Railway (Aylsham station)

Overall a fantastic few hours spent on the miniature railway. The best parts for us were the very friendly staff from start to finish and the dog friendly policy. We were even given some biscuits for the dog with our tickets and the lady in the cafe even remembered her name at the end of our trip to offer her some more which was a really nice touch. The shop is excellently stocked in particular with great model railway supplies which of course I had to buy. Only downside would be what would be considered slightly expensive tickets which only entitle you to a set return journey which with the dog were £52 for 2 adults and 1 dog. If this was a day ticket for unlimited travel (subject to space) it would definitely offer better value for money but certainly don't begrudge the overall experience

Very nice day out, beautiful scenery along the route. Recommend joining from Aylsham and spending some time viewing the mini museum and works shed. There is a nice cafe with ample space and a well stocked shop which includes a good selection of model railway items for sale. Staff were all super friendly and helpful, the carriages are all pre-assigned on your ticket and makes boarding a breeze and without complication.

While it is a bit shame that they don't do day tickets, it's still £24 well spent over those 2 hours. It's a narrow gauge 9 miles long. Still able to open a window and stick your head out. There are two turntables, one on each end. The driver was very friendly. And the scenery was stunning. It's but shaky though. And the train station with 3 platforms took my breath away.

A lovely narrow gauge railway with both steam and diesel traction. Enjoyable trip through lovely countryside. Tea room and shop at Aylsham worth visiting.

Miniature trains showing off some lovely model railway settings from around the world. Grandkiddies (aged 9 & 7) were in awe of the old penny arcade amusement machines from my youth, and I was equally in awe of them as they handled train driving & flight simulation via video! We were lucky indeed to visit during a fantastic display of knitting too - of houses, gardens & a hospital! Brilliant!

Great trip. Tiny Train ♥️🚂♥️‼️ If you don't mind walking a fair way (9-10 miles but flat), there is a path alongside the track (and you can divert and walk part-way by the river), so you can walk one way and go by the train the other (Aylsham to Wroxham or vice versa).

A truly wonderful experience. An amazing 45 minutes train ride through beautiful Norfolk countryside. A 10 minute easy walk into central Wroxham. Everyone was so friendly and seemed truly happy. A treasure of a day out.

A great trip along the 9 mile narrow gauge track. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Lovely cake and coffee at the cafes.

The Bure Valley Railway runs between the Norfolk Broads' "capital" at Wroxham, to the attractive market town of Aylsham, and makes a great day out for families. The railway is built on the trackbed of the East Norfolk Railway, which ran from Wroxham via Aylsham and was closed to passengers in 1952 and to freight in 1982; the decision to open a railway purely for pleasure saw the current 9-mile long 15-inch narrow gauge line opened in 1990. The line starts for many at the station in Wroxham (actually on the outskirts of the neighbouring town of Hoveton), located on the B1354 road to Coltishall. There is also a footpath from Hoveton & Wroxham main line station. There is a large car park, shop, ticket office, and toilets, as well as a secondhand bookshop. There are intermediate halts for the villages of Coltishall, Buxton and Brampton. Aylsham is the HQ of the line, and its station has two platforms and a large overall roof. It feels like a main line station! There is a ticket office, shop and large cafe, as well as ample parking. All the stations offer level access. A nice feature of the line is the cycle/footpath running alongside, which provides the opportunity to mix the train and walking. The relatively low speed means you have plenty of time to enjoy the lovely countryside as you travel. The services vary depending on the time of year: the website has an easy to use calendar to show the service for any given day. In the busiest holiday periods in August, there are up to 8 return trains a day, running hourly. Trains are made up of small coaches with individual 'compartments' seating up to 4 adults; the trains are too small to have toilets, but there are coaches adapted to take wheelchairs. They cannot carry bicycles. Trains can be hauled by either diesel locomotives, but most are steam hauled at peak times. The line has specially built steam locomotives, so, even though they are small, they're the real thing! Overall it makes for a great day out: we found staff welcoming and helpful, and we enjoyed lovely cakes in the cafe at Aylsham, though a fairly extensive lunch menu was available. Thoroughly recommended.

We recently took a trip on a steam train here when my parents-in-law came to stay (my father-in-law is a bit of a train enthusiast!). We travelled from Wroxham to Aylsham for about 45 minutes passing through a few smaller stations. The journey was picturesque, overlooking the norfolk countryside although at times the embankment was so high you couldn't see much. We stopped for a quick lunch at The Whistlestop Cafe at Aylsham before heading back again. The food here was fine and there were a few toys to keep young children amused and a bric-a-brac stall raising money for charity. My young daughter found several things she wanted! Adjoining the cafe is the gift shop but unfortunately we did not have time to look round here. It was a fun experience but was not overly exciting for me personally. Also, as we went in November it was fairly cold on the train and it's a fairly rattly ride. Not great for someone who likes their creature comforts although I'm sure others will rave about it!

The Bure Valley Railway opened in 1990 and it offers an 18 mile round trip through beautiful countryside which is amazing. Norfolks longest 15inch gauge line runs between the old market town of Aylsham and Wroxham. It also stops in between as Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall. You can get on or off the trains at any of the stations. Aylsham station is open daily even when the trains are not running where they have a gift shop and a model shop as well as the Whistlestop Restaurant. Aysham station is also only a 5 minute walk from the town centre so great for a day out shopping! It is quite easy to access the Bure Valley Railway at either Aylsham or Wroxham, and you will find that there are varied ways to get there including car, coach, rail, bus and boat! Children under 5 years old travel free with a maximum of 3 children per adult. They also offer discounts for familys and groups of 20 or more. You do need to pay for bicycles and dogs however. Bure Valley is fully wheelchair accessible. Return tickets are for unlimited travel on the day that they are issued. Meaning you could stop at each station and fully explore everything there is to see at each station! They also run driver training courses which if its something you are interested in doing could be a great experience though i think you would need to contact them before going to ensure you can take part. I haven't personally done this so I dont know the full details. Both Aylsham and Wroxham stations are all on the one level, including shops, toilets, café, platforms and even the workshops at Aylsham. Which is an absolute godsend if you are travelling with young children or are disabled. For more information you can contact Bure Valley the following ways, im unaware of a website for them though. The Bure Valley Railway Aylsham Station, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6BW Tel: 01263 733858

An awesome outing out for the whole family. The bright and colorful train links the towns of Aylsham and Wroxham, each with their own sights and sounds to enjoy. Start at one town, enjoy the train ride to the other and pop back in the afternoon. Brilliant stuff, and kids go mad for the train, what with the steam and whistles.

a great little railway, perfect for the christmas run to see Santa, its a lovely family day out running Thomas the Tank Engine throughout the year, on special days it is best to book well in advance as it is a really popular line.