Mum Goes Free Weekend

  • 14th - 15th Mar 2026
  • Mum Travels FREE
  • Afternoon Tea, pre-book (Extra Cost)
  • Train journey: 45 Minutes each way
  • Pre-Booking Advised

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Mother's Day Weekend Offer

Travel with us this Mother’s Day Weekend for a relaxed and memorable family day out on the railway. To celebrate Mum, one Mum travels FREE with each full fare-paying adult on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March. There’s no code needed. Simply book online and add a Free Mum ticket to your booking. A lovely way to spend quality time together and celebrate Mum in style. Book Today!

Treat Mum to Afternoon Tea

Make the day extra special by treating Mum to one of our traditional Afternoon Teas in the Whistlestop Café at Aylsham. Afternoon Teas must be pre-booked and are the perfect way to round off a scenic steam train journey through the Norfolk countryside. Simply add to cart when booking or complete our form to pre-order online. Pre-order is essential.

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Practical Information

Free Parking is available at both Aylsham and Wroxham stations. Toilet facilities are available at stations. Space for buggies on trains is limited, so we recommend travelling with collapsible pushchairs where possible. Dogs are welcome on trains for a small additional charge. Our stations are level access and ramps can be provided for step-free boarding. For full details, please see our Accessibility page. Please let us know in advance if assistance is required. 

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    Book Mum Goes Free Weekend

    Travel with us this Mother's Day Weekend, 14th & 15th March 2026, for a fun family day out. Mum travels FREE with each full fare-paying adult. Book Today!

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FAQs

Yes, please feel free to bring your own food. This can be eaten while on the train or in the allocated picnic areas outside. We do ask, however, that adults only consume food purchased from the cafe when seated in the Whistlestop Cafe. 

Yes, the train and all areas of the Bure Valley Railway are dog-friendly. Please keep furry pals on leads at all times, clear up after them, and be mindful of others travelling from our stations. Please book your dog a ticket at the same time as purchasing your ticket(s).

The Bure Valley Railway only has two stations with facilities. There are three request stops at Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall, however these are only available by request during peak seasons. Always check before purchase.

The journey is 45 minutes each way.

Children travel FREE with a full fare-paying adult (max 2 children per adult). Under 5s go FREE on all train travel.

Space is limited for prams and pushchairs. Please opt for collapsible buggies if possible. Please check call us on 01263 733858 to confirm space for prams etc.

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