Things To Do - Activities
SAT 8 JUN
Bygone Branchline Days
Dean Forest Railway Museum, Lydney
Run by: Dean Forest Railway Museum
Travel on a restored steam engine autocoach.
10:30–17:00
Suitable for any age
Amenities available at this location:
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Recreate the days of the steam engine as you travel through the medieval forest of Dean in a restored coach featuring GW Autotank 1450 and Autotrailers 178 & 238. Includes an opportunity to ask and find out more about this classic restored steam engine.
Disclaimer
Activities are not organised by the BBC unless stated otherwise. Neither is the BBC responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before taking part in any activity.Other Dates
This activity also runs on these dates:
- Sat 22 Jun 10:30–17:00
- Sat 13 Jul 10:30–17:00
- Sat 3 Aug 10:30–17:00
- Sat 24 Aug 10:30–17:00
- Sat 28 Sep 10:30–17:00
- Sun 20 Oct 10:30–17:00
Cost
Adult £12.00. Senior £11.00. Child £6.00. Family £34.00. A £1 supplement applies to individual fares and £4 supplement to family tickets on these days.
Information about this activity is provided by Culture24 Venue
Dean Forest Railway Museum
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard Railway Centre, Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ETAbout this location
Spend a moment of your visit to the Dean Forest Railway to look around our interesting museum with its emphasis on Show more… artefacts from the former Severn & Wye Joint Railway and associated Great Western & Midland Railways. Well worth a visit to find out how the railway evolved from its opening in 1810 to the present day. The museum also contains an interactive electro-mechanical telephone exchange and scale models.
You are welcome to browse the museum on train running days. You do not need to purchase a travel ticket to visit the shop & museum at Norchard.Show less…
You are welcome to browse the museum on train running days. You do not need to purchase a travel ticket to visit the shop & museum at Norchard.
Contact
This activity is organised and run by Dean Forest Railway Museum.
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Telephone
01594 845840
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