School Trips

The Bure Valley Railway is a heritage narrow-gauge steam railway running between Aylsham and Wroxham, offering schools a memorable and engaging day out that brings history to life. Open as a visitor attraction since 1990 and welcoming over 100,000 visitors each year, the railway provides a safe, well-established setting for educational visits. Free parking is available at both stations, with plenty of space for coaches and minibuses, and reduced rates for school groups make it an affordable and rewarding choice for educational trips.

An Educational Journey by Steam

School trips can be tailored to suit different age groups, combining the excitement of steam travel with learning opportunities linked to transport, local history, engineering, and life in the past. Our Managing Director, Andrew Barnes, has had a lifelong passion for railways, and alongside our friendly and knowledgeable team, is on hand to welcome groups, support teachers, and answer pupils’ questions, helping to make every school visit both educational and enjoyable.

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School Trips: What's Included

A visit to the Bure Valley Railway offers a fun, inspiring, and enriching experience for children of all ages. Blending learning with adventure, a school trip here brings the world of heritage railways vividly to life.

Children (and their teachers!) can:

  • Explore our workshops and locomotive sheds to discover how a working railway operates

  • Travel together on a steam train through the beautiful Norfolk countryside

  • Enjoy refreshments or lunch at the Whistlestop Café in Aylsham, with both indoor and outdoor seating available

  • Engage with learning themes including history, geography, science, engineering, sustainability, and technology

  • Immerse themselves in the stories, skills, and traditions behind a much-loved heritage railway

It’s a day out that educates, excites, and creates lasting memories beyond the classroom.

Plan Your School Trip

Want to plan the perfect school trip? Call us on 01263 733858 or complete our Enquiry Form to start planning today.

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