April 2019
AVLR: Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt. Steam trains 11:30-4pm. Standard fares apply. Can you spot the Easter Eggs down the railway? Prizes for kids who get them all! Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »May 2019
AVLR: Potteries Bus Running Day
The Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society will be filling the site with buses of yesteryear. Plenty of room on top, hold on very tight please! Steam Trains will be running from 1130 to 4pm. For more information about the society, visit https://potteriesops.wixsite.com/website Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »AVLR: Teddy Bears Outing
Teddy Bears Outing. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. Kids travel for free if they bring a furry friend! Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »June 2019
AVLR: Swords to Ploughshares
Marking the centenary of the Versailles Treaty, which formally ended the First World War, this will be a military themed weekend. Special fares will apply. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »July 2019
AVLR: Heroes & Heroines
A chance for kids to dress up as their favourite superhero or maybe a Princess? Kids in fancy dress travel free! Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »August 2019
AVLR: Leafers at t’pit
A gathering of Land Rovers – but only Leaf Spring Land Rover qualify! Lots of 4x4 nostalgia for everyone. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »AVLR: Classic Cars and Steam Trains day
Classic Cars & Steam Trains day. Steam trains 1130-4pm. Standard fares apply. Chrome and old leather mixes with our gleaming steam engines! Note steam trains also run on the Saturday and Monday of the bank holiday weekend. Cars event on Sunday only. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »September 2019
AVLR: 50th Anniversary Weekend
Half a century ago, a school summer fete set into train events which led to the creation of the Apedale Valley Light Railway. How did this happen? Come along and find out. Special fares will apply. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »October 2019
AVLR: Halloween Specials
Halloween Scary Trains. Are you brave enough? Normal trains run from 1130 each day, Scary Steam Trains from 4pm until last train at 7pm on each day. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
Find out more »December 2019
AVLR: Santa Specials – First Weekend
Santa Specials. These trains are very popular, and tickets must be booked in advance. Visit http://santa.avlr.org.uk. Please note that this event is run by the Railway. For info see www.avlr.org.uk or e-mail info@avlr.org.uk
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