Amazingly dog friendly day out. Loads of walks from the stations and dog friendly pubs at both ends of the line.
The new addition of the engine sheds in Highley is brilliant. My little train enthusiast loved it. As usual the trains were amazing (134 tonnes of amazing) the journey was relaxing, the staff were knowledgeable and engaging and the food we ordered was delicious.
Like all enthusiast run heritage railways the SVR is entirely manned by volunteers, every member of staff we came in contact with on our return journey from Bridgnorth to Kiddlington was absolutely charming towards us. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2nd class carriage and as a bonus a lovely man in full SVR uniform came through with refreshments. Blooming marvellous.
Cracking spring like day which brought out the half term family groups and everyone from staff to customers just appeared to have a smile on their faces. Great trip and a nice break around Bridgnorth (which I felt had gone downhill a little) well worth the money.
Whenever I return to visit it never ceases to evoke the memories of my childhood! It just seems to capture every detail of railways as they used to be; the steam with its oily smells,the interesting paraphernalia lying alongside the tracks,the carriages with their soft-sprung seating and,above all,the way in which the station staff always seems to have the time to explain everything with a certain degree of passion! Congratulations to all concerned for keeping something very special alive in spite of all the constraints no doubt imposed by "modern" diktats.........long live the SVR!
Yes its a bit on the pricey side, but worth every penny in my view. All the dedicated staff are helpful, informative and approachable. I had food in Kidderminster Station Cafe which was lovely, well cooked and affordable. Tiolets were clean on the platform and on the trains. All very well organised.When i got to Bridgenorth i went on the cliff Railway as well just to prolong the experiance.A wonderful day out :)
This is a great day out with lots to see my husband is disabled and nothing was too much trouble for the staff and volunteers!
This is a long railway with potential at every station! You can walk in the country park, visit charming towns, see the engine shed and even view the elephants as you pass the safari park.The Severn Valley is a great backdrop to view from the train - especially on a sunny day.
I went with my wife and some friends on the severn valley railway some years back and it was like going back to childhood days ,it was a lovely day out ,we went in the autumn and the weather wasn't so good but nevertheless we all enjoyed it .Lots to entertain the children as well.
Maybe you have to be a particular age for the rid from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth to bring the memories rushing back but it's still a lovely day out for parents of any age and the kids are guaranteed to love it. Make sure you arrive in time to look behind the scenes and to breathe in the smell of steam and coal fuelled smoke and listen out for the sound of the whistle. The ride through the countryside and past the Safari Park is great but it is as much about the smells and the sounds as it is the views from your carriage. Bridgnorth is a nice stop for a coffee and a cake and a view down to the River Severn but if you fancy a pint of decent real ale stop off at Bewdley and while you're there enjoy fish & chips on the banks of the River........ And there's a proper old fashioned sweet shop too. Take your time and it is a great value trip for the school holidays while at Christmas the Santa Specials are deservedly popular.