Group Bookings

Coach Tours & Group Experiences

Looking for the perfect day out for a large group? The Bure Valley Railway offers a warm welcome, excellent facilities, and a memorable steam train journey through the heart of the Norfolk countryside.

Whether you’re a coach operator, a club, a school, or simply a group of friends and family, we make it easy to plan your visit. With scenic journeys, flexible packages, catering options, and dedicated facilities, the Bure Valley Railway is the ideal choice for group travel in Norfolk - a nostalgic steam experience that everyone will remember.

  • Group Discount

    When Booking a Group of 20+

  • Reserved Seating

    Allocated Carriages

  • Free Coach Parking

    Dedicated parking Aylsham & Wroxham

  • Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair Access in Carriages & Stations.

A coach party departing Bure Valley Railway

Group Days Out in Norfolk

Enjoy a nostalgic 9-mile (45-minute) journey between Aylsham and Wroxham, hauled by one of our heritage steam or diesel locomotives. Reserved coaches mean your group can sit back, relax, and travel together in comfort as the train passes through picturesque Norfolk villages and countryside, with the Broads and historic Norwich just a short distance away.

To make your visit even easier, our friendly Groups Greeter will be on hand to welcome you, help you settle in, and answer any questions, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Enquire About Group Bookings

Passengers boarding the train at Aylsham Station

Welcoming all Groups

The Bure Valley Railway is a brilliant choice for a wide range of groups. No matter the size or type of your group, we’ll make sure everyone enjoys a smooth, stress-free visit.

  • Coach parties and tour operators
  • Schools, colleges and youth groups 
  • Clubs and societies 
  • Community organisations and charities 
  • Family celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries or reunions
  • Corporate groups
A busy day at the Whistlestop Cafe in Aylsham

Group Booking Benefits

Booking as a group comes with a range of added benefits to make your visit easy, comfortable, and great value. From discounted rates and reserved seating to accessible facilities and free coach parking, we’re here to help your group enjoy a smooth and memorable day out.

  • Discounts for groups of 20+ when booked in advance
  • Reserved seating for your party on the train & cafe
  • Free dedicated coach parking at both Aylsham and Wroxham
  • Wheelchair accessible coaches and level station access
  • Disabled facilities, including toilets, at both stations

Download Group Booklet

  1. No. 7 Spitfire Locomotive at Aylsham Station

    Special Occasions
  2. Children travelling to Wroxham Station by steam train

    Schools

  3. Charter a Train

Plan Your Group Booking

Want to plan the perfect group visit? Download our information booklet for full details on group rates, catering, and accessibility. Alternatively, call us on 01263 733858 or complete our Group Enquiry Form to start planning your event today.

What's the occasion? *
Departure Station *
Journey Type *
Catering Options *
Wheelchair users in group *
Will you arrive by coach/minibus? *
Do you require coach parking?
(e.g. timetable flexibility, festive packages, birthdays, educational focus, etc.)
The Bure Valley Railway line surrounded by Norfolk countryside

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