Educational Visits
Big Images for Little People
Updated with 2010 dates
Teddy Bears Picnic Event - June 15th and 17th 2010
Fun packed summer outing for pre-school children, mother and toddler & playgroups. Designed to stimulate early learning opportunities whilst having fun
Designed for pre-schools and nursery’s, sample the world of trains with the help of the railway Teddy Bears.
Every child is encouraged to bring their own Teddy Bears to meet our own who will be at the railway for this special event.
Admission price £6.00 per child. All Adults Free of Charge. Advance booking essential
For more information about the Teddy Bears Picnic, download our leaflet in PDF format. Click here
Key Stage 1 & 2 'Big Images for Little People' - June 23rd and 24th 2010
Through sight, sound, smell and touch the children will have the opportunity to enter the 'BIG' world of railways through 'BIG IMAGES FOR LITTLE PEOPLE'. The day is cross-curricular. It is designed to stimulate discussion and activity back at school and an appreciation of some of the exciting things the world has to offer.
The event is fully supported with Teacher and Child Packs, and pre-event Seminars. Numbers attending these events are strictly limited for comfort and room to learn.
Admission price £6.50 per child. All Adults Free of Charge. Advance booking essential
More Information
For more information about 'Big Images for Little People' download our leaflet in PDF format. Click here.
Admission by pre-booked tickets only. Do book well in advance, phone 01787 461174.
Victorian Fantasy - October 5th, 6th, and 7th 2010
(Designed mainly for Key Stage 2 school children and adults)
Ride on a vintage luxury Pullman Steam Train with Queen Victoria and meet many other 'Victorian' characters. Music Hall, Schools' Market Stalls, Victorian Classroom, Punch & Judy and many other period activities. All participants must be in Victorian costume and seats reserved well in advance.
Admission price £9.00 per child. All Adults Free of Charge. Advance booking essential.
For more information on the 25th Anniversary Victorian Special in 2010, please click here
Other School Visits
We are always prepared to cater for occasional school visits during term time, these can be tailored to suit your requirements and the age of the children. They usually take the form of a conducted tour arround parts of the railway, where the children are encouraged to ask questions. Please call us for further information. 01787 461174
Updated 20/10/09. PL