Severn Valley railway in Wyre Forest

First reaction was to how dirty the carriages were. Our table hadn't been wiped over and was dirty from the previous passengers. The flooring erea was also covered in bits of food and rubbish. I couldn't put my jacket above my seat because the shelf was covered in dust. The train ride itself was nice and the stations are lovely. The steam engines are certainly impressive. The food was hit and miss for me. Very nice rice and spring roll but my chicken skewer was overdone and very hard and dry. Overall was it worth £120 for 2 people i have to say no.

The Severn Valley Railway runs from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth and there are various stations on the route. Many of the stations along the route have places where you can get something to eat. There is a very good station cafe at Kidderminster station which is quite large. Here you can get sandwiches, crisps and other snacks. There are plenty of places to sit and have a sit down if you don't want to sit on the concourse or the platform. I bought a hot drink and a snack when I arrived and the staff who served me were friendly and very prompt in dealing with my request. As I travelled up the line I stopped off at a couple of other stations and eventually reached the end of the line at the lovely little station of Bridgnorth. The station here has a cafe as well as a bar and a well stocked gift shop. After spending a few hours travelling I was a bit peckish. After all it is thirsty work sitting in a train carriage (!) I decided to get something to eat at the station cafe in Bridgnorth and there was a bit of a queue so I decided to have a wander around the station. I came back when the rush had died down and got a sandwich and some crisps. All the food I had was preprepared and tasty. Whilst I was on the train people with me got beers and soft drinks from the buffet car and they were very happy with their purchases.

We had a great day out, it was steam fair weekend so lots of extras to see, plus some time at the engine house, where a guided tour was much enjoyed, alternatively an independent wander was well worth the time spent here by a couple of our party

Recently called at the SEVERN VALLEY STATION PUB. It was very dark on the approach being 8.30 at night . Had a very nice pint and chat . Did not realise the car park has to be paid this late at night even though car park almost empty, wonder why?, Now had £ 100 quid demand , £ 60 if paid quickly. For a company that needs the public support they obviously could not care about extortionate parking charges. I for one will not be giving my support in future. disgraceful

We visited for the autumn steam gala. The whole experience was a shambles. Trains weren't running to timetable and there was only one announced all day. The fly past never happened and again no announcements on this. We attempted to get a coffee in the station cafe. The experience was dreadful. One guy in the till seemed to find it very difficult to deal with coffee selection. The guy making the coffee also seemed to have never made a coffee in his life. I ordered a latte but got a small espresso with about 6 spoons of instant and a tiny dribble of hot water upon asking for more I got another dribble and a confused person. We tried topping it up with milk and sugar but I can honestly say it was the worst coffee I've ever had. The food here is also over priced and very poor. Best bring a flask and your own spam sandwiches!

Had a fabulous day on the railway, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Tried some of the bakes at Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, i.e. blackcurrant crumble cake and forest fruit cake respectively, delicious. It is a superbly run heritage railway and there was a bonus we saw Zebra and Rhinos as we passed the Safari Park at Bewdley.

Had a breakfast for my lunch when down at the S.V.R. Very enjoyable and tasty. Would recommend a wander round and it's free..................

I always love a visit here. One of the few heritage lines open with three trains out on a Winter Friday! Alighted at the charming intermediate stations and enjoyed a leisurely riverside stroll followed by a few pubs. Doesn’t get much better than that.

We had the Freedom of the Line ticket, so could hop on and off. Ridiculous queue to collect the tickets bought online, but other than that hiccup it was excellent. Kids of all ages ( me included) had a great time - there is so much to see and do!

Train, journey and staff were excellent. However, we visited the cafe on the station at Kidderminster. My husband’s toasted sandwich was fine, but my jacket potato was hard in the middle and the skin was so hard, that it was inedible. Very little filling too

Arrived parked at 10:27 paid walked down the zig zag slope and thought have Breakfast before day out on train, but this did not take place, no breakfast, so what a disaster. So into the town had Breakfast and spent a pleasant day in the town and did not bother with the train..

Fantastic day out. Had a 'freedom of the line' ticket enabling us to hop on and off the train when we wanted to. Topped off with an excellent afternoon tea. Would highly recommend

Being a heritage railway we observed the business model of catering employed at Kidderminster and Highley. Both need serious revamp to cater for mass traffic during gala days. Long queues and wait for hot meals slows turnover. Suggest physically separating the tills from the serving counter, the coffee having a dedicated barista and hot food orders conveyed to the kitchens electronically instead of a server walking off to place orders. Staff appear to rush around at both sites. We queued at Highley for so long we only had time to view half the exhibits then rush off to catch next train.

We had a lovely day. The staff were very helpful, courteous and kind. It brought back memories and was very nostalgic. The stations all look beautiful and the standards was very high. We went to Bewdley and spent an hour there then got back on the train and went back to Highley where we spent 4 hours. There is plenty to read and see at the Engine House although the catering was limited due to COVID. You could get off at Arley and walk to Highley and still have plenty of time at Highley.

fantastic day out with the grandchildren to celebrate my birthday. Started our trip in Kidderminster but hadn’t realised that SVR had a dedicated car park - not well explained in the online documents so we parked away from the railway. had a booked compartment for the whole day, I liked the inclusion of a rubbish bag and hand sanitiser provided and an envelope for charity donation. Stopped off at The Engine House and the grandchildren enjoyed the beach and Punch and Judy Show although they were disappointed not to see Gordon from the Thomas the Tank Engine books as it is a different Gordon. Pity there is not more time to explore Bridgnorth - only had time for a cuppa before getting back on the train for the journey back. All in all a good day and worth the money.

Wonderful day out, even my non-train-fan husband enjoyed it! We booked the 11am explorer train from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth with a 3 hour stop at Highley. We enjoyed afternoon tea at the Engine Shed, there was more than enough for the 3 of us (2 adults and 9 year old son) to eat and the staff made plainer sandwiches for our son which was thoughtful of them. The Engine Shed has an interesting exhibition of steam trains and the history of SVR, I could have spent more time there taking it all in. There’s also a good play area for children. We had a family compartment on the train which was comfortable.

We had an outstanding day out on the SVR. Two adults, our 2 children and our dog. Boarded in Bridgnorth and had stopovers in Bewdley and Kidderminster before heading back to Bridgnorth. Large car park in Bridgnorth, easy to find and costs £4 per day. All stations and trains impeccably clean and staff extremely helpful. We booked a private compartment for our group which is yours for the day to hop on snd hop off all day (the trains run down the line twice in both directions against a fixed timetable). Would recommend the Courtyard in Bewdley for lunch; we had an outside table on the Riverside. Great day that most will enjoy. Thank you so much!

A lovely trip in a private compartment on a steam train. Felt very safe, as you book a compartment for your party, and have the number on your wristband. It means you don’t have to wear a mask inside, and can just enjoy your journey. It’s about an hour and a half each way with around 3 hours in Bridgenorth, time for a pub lunch and wander round before the trip back in the same compartment. It gives you a real sense of normality and fun, lovely scenery and full day out. Parking is easy, you can purchase a drink and snacks at each end to take with you. Lots of photo opportunities. A great day out.

An excellent day out with very friendly and helpful staff. There's something for all the family no matter what the weather.

We had a lovely day out at the Diesel Bash to celebrate our wedding anniversary, a really great experience! Well organised, efficient, and nostalgic!

Fabulous day out for 40th Birthday. The vintage feel of the platform stations and carriages is amazing. Great photo opportunities up and down the track. Children waving at the train from the roadside was cute. We had a comfortable ride with a table for two. We got off at the last stop for 4 hours but you can get off before at different stations. We were slightly confused by the timetable of stops and Starts so we didn’t risk getting off at the other stations. We took some scones jam & cream for the journey back and we enjoyed it from start to finish. Would recommended

Excellent day out, well organised and Made very welcome by all staff. Great to see some magnificent steam trains. All facilities were well maintained and clean. A credit to all volunteers who help out on this amazing railway.Thank you for a memorable day out. Highly recommended.

This was our second trip on the Santa Special and it absolutely matched our expectations. This year the (Covid friendly) experience included private compartments in 1950s carriages and a short Christmas show. The station was beautifully decorated and felt magical. Hot drinks and gingerbread or mince pies were served on arrival to take onto the train. Staff were amazing and friendly. The show was sweet and the children seemed to love it. On our return to the train a good quality present from Santa was waiting for our child. All in all a wonderful experience again. It isn’t cheap but all in all we felt it was worth the expense. Oh, and we even saw the elephants and rhinos at the safari park on our train journey. We will definitely be back.

Attended the steam in lights tonight and can say we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. They have gone to a great deal of effort with lighting and surprises to see along the way. A lot of thought and money has obviously gone into this event and would highly recommend to anyone thinking about booking this event. Thanks Severn Valley Railway for a safe and covid secure fun trip.

We spent a very pleasant day travelling on the Flyer from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth and back, including an hour and a half stop at Highley in order to Visit the Engine House (this includes museum, shop and restaurant). We then spent 2 hours at Bridgnorth before boarding for a non stop trip back to Kidderminster. Everything was Covid safe. We had our own compartment which was equipped with a bag for rubbish and a complimentary hand sanitizer. We enjoyed a meal in the cafe on Bridgnorth Station which was of good quality and reasonably priced. This was an excellent day out, highly recommended.

What a great day 4 of us had on the Severn Vally Railway. The organization by all the team was brilliant. Safety measures were in place and everyone was very helpful and friendly. We had a compartment which meant we were able to relax and enjoy the ride and leave things on the train if required at stops as it belonged to us for the whole day. We had afternoon tea in the Engine House; it was delicious with a great selection of cakes and scones. Sadly, we felt we didn't have much time for our afternoon tea as the train only stopped for an hour. This also meant we weren't able to enjoy looking at all the engines in the museum. Overall a brilliant day enjoyed by all.

My partner booked me the evening meal experience at the Engine House in Highly. Really superb staff, lovely setting and 1st class travel from Kidderminster. All the staff on the SVR are exceptional in our experience and other preserved railways can learn a lot from the way they do things. Brilliant!

Lovely trip on the railway, stopping off for afternoon tea at The Engine House, Highley. We had a compartment which was great so didn’t have to wear masks for the whole journey just when leaving the compartment and on the platform areas. Hand sanitiser in each compartment.Beautiful countryside well worth a trip. Picturesque little stations with old memorabilia, signs and flower displays all beautifully kept.

Prepare to be gobsmacked This close to our great steam engines can absolutely take you back. Left feeling amazed and proud. Lets protect these memories in steel forever.

This is a must visit for anyone who is interested in trains and a great day out if you are in the area great staff helpful and friendly some great engines in the visitor centre at highly worth a visit. Highly recommended this to all the family

No matter the reason if you want a memory for life visit the Severn Valley Railway it's a wonderful experience, I've done this journey as a couple, as a family of three then with visiting family 8 of us, we have visited in summer and winters any time you go you come home with a treasury of wonderful experience and happy memories.

Went for our first murder mystery dinner on the Severn Valley Railway. Great evening, great fun with tasty food well presented. The overall experience was excellent and can highly recommend. The only thing I would like improved are the wines on offer. Will definitely be repeating this next year. Was well worth the effort of dressing for the occasion!

On Sunday last I was given a ticket to ride on the famous Tornado steam train. Its departure was scheduled for 10.30 am but an hour beforehand it was amazing to see so many people parking their cars and heading for the booking office to purchase their ticket. About 10 minutes before departure the Tornado came puffing onto the platform and folk quickly boarded. It was warm, and a welcoming cup of coffee was soon being served. At Highley a number of people disembarked and headed for the Engine Shed where a Christmas Fair was being held and the Bridgnorth Male Voice Choir were going to be singing at various intervals during the day. They were a great crowd and really lifted the rafters.One of the engines in the shed had been converted into sleeping quarters for King George Vl and the Queen and it was interesting to see how the accommodation had been divided up.I caught the 4.10 pm train home from Highley but it was great to enter the waiting room and see a roaring fire, a large mahogany table with a plant in the middle and old fashioned gas mantles. It was a really excellent day out

Went for a trip on the railway.. The trip was good.. If you are catching the train get into postion quickly or you will have to wait.. The service in the food out lets is not quick.. The could have more staff on .. But in all the children enjoyed.. the day-out

Just had a nice breakfast in the station restaurant, not badly priced either. Just one little issue, please could you introduce the bottles of HP Sauce and Tomato Ketchup rather than them ridiculous sachets? I am disabled and unable to use my left arm so trying to tear one of those sachets is practically impossible for people like myself.

We took afternoon tea on Monday 8th July on the flying Scotsman dining carriage. Our hostesses were Taylor and Emma (I think) who looked after us so well. The amount of food and the presentation was first class. The background music made for a lovely atmosphere. We got off the train when we arrived at Bridgenorth and had a pleasant stroll around the town before getting a later train back.A thoroughly enjoyable experience which I would recommend and would like to do again.

We were a party of 9 that chose this venue to get our breakfast on day one of our trip to this heritage line. Unfortuneately it seemed that staffing in the refreshment room is kept to an absolute minimum and thus the one poor girl taking the orders had her work cut out for her as a large queue started forming. No help was forthcoming so it took ages to have our appetites quenched and we got the food, which was very pleasant, at all different times so the experience was not great. When I say they offer table service this is only for delivery of the food once cooked.

We bought the Freedom of the Line ticket to enable us to get on/off at different stations as we pleased for the whole day.(£22)We caught the first train from Kidderminster station for the A timetable, 10.00 arriving in Bridgnorth at 11.08. Being the first train it was not too busy but got busier during the day. On leaving Bridgnorth we stopped at Highley to see the Engine House and Bewdley to have a walk around the town. The trains are great, plenty of memories of the steam trains years' ago, historic stations and of course picturesque scenery. Oh and friendly staff.

We went to SVR on Feb 16th to ride the train to Hampton Loade. It was a naturally busy day due to it being the first 'run out'. With this in mind we went straight to the overflow carpark. All looked to have changed - we were informed that it would be £4 to park on the NEW carpark, the shock then set in - the lovely meadow at the top of the hill behind SVR had been completely obliterated, laid to a hardstand carpark. I cannot understand why a Heritage Railway, steeped in tradition would take this drastic, ugly measure. Its not the cost of parking that bothers me, indeed, I would have been happy to pay £4 to park in the 'meadow', but no, its been replaced with a monstrosity, taking away natural beauty and replaced with suburbia. Working in the construction industry I know that an alternative surfacing could have been used (Grasscrete springs to mind) that way you could have retained the meadow, but still have safe, accessible parking. I'm just waiting for the barriers and ticket machines to appear - not to mention the stunt bikes and skate boarders who will eventually appear on a clear open, flat space! The charm of Bridgnorth station is slowly eroding away.

Christmas starts here; well in reality it started in July when I booked. We’ve only missed once in 7 years, wont let that happen again. Worth every penny, great food served by a great team. The perfect start to Christmas. Now to book fir a summer Sunday.

Went for Sunday lunch on the train. The staff were very friendly, and the service was great, and who doesn’t love, lunch in a beautiful railway carriage. The food though let it down. Started off with pate, which was a little gelatinous, but tasted nice. My main course of chicken, though; was dry and over cooked; and served with soggy over cooked tasteless veg. Worse though was the accompanying gravy, which drowned out any other flavour on the plate, and obviously was a made up tinned Demi-glacé. My pudding of Millionaires Cheesecake looked lovely, but again tasteless. We finished with coffee, which again wasn’t great. It was such a shame because, it’s a great venue, with front of train staff who are obviously very keen to please, but even allowing for the limited kitchen facilities, the food should of been cooked to a much higher standard

Very well organised while you were waiting to board. Fun for young children who were happy to scream at anything and a lot effort had gone into the the spooky scenes at Ardley and Bewdley.

The staff are brilliant, kind courteous and most helpful. What a pity all organizations don't have the same staff.

I'm on the return leg of the restaurant trip on the SVR, being hauled by the Royal Scot, in reality probably 10 feet in front of my seat.

Had a great day out using the railway.. kids loved the steam train and the stop offs in the towns.. visited the museums in 2 of the stops and the castle ruins in bridgenorth... over all really great day out for us all.. well worth a teip

Lovely day out but.... last time we went it was £18 each, now it's a hefty £21 each!! If it was £15 we'd go a couple of times a year but sadly probably won't go again as it's just too expensive.

We had Sunday lunch on the train between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, starter and main course heading north, dessert and coffee coming south. Given the circumstances the food was excellent and staff absolutely first class even though I believe they were mainly volunteers. The half hour stop at Bridgnorth was well timed to allow the first two courses to settle and give the legs a bit of excercise. Call me old-fashioned and whilst a standard of dress isn't requested by the railway company middle-aged men in baseball caps and jeans should really know better.

Myself, my wife and another couple had an absolutely splendid evening on the Severn Valley Railway for one of their murder mystery evenings.

We walked to the station as we heard that they sold ale on the train and as it was a birthday treat we decided to have a glass of decent ale to cool us down as it was such a hot day, what a different way to view the English countryside, and on the way back the peacefulness almost put me to sleep, we traveled to Bridgenorth and had a brilliant day out, very good value for money as it is only £21 per person and you can spend as much time as you wish in or around the train. Will visit again.

Six of us and a very enjoyable Sunday lunch on the buffet car while meandering on to Bridgenorth. The food was well cooked and very tasty only bettered by the friendly staff. A very enjoyable afternoon.

Came here whilst spending the day on the railway. We were completely blown away with how delicious the food was and for a very reasonable price. The staff were all so friendly too and really went above and beyond. Can not wait to come back again, highly recommend!

The day started at the station, which is really olde worlde and there's a nice little café there. We jumped on the steam train and went all the way to Bridgnorth, which us the final stop. It's a lovely walk around there, but some if it is steep, so it maybe not suitable for everyone, although there is a funicular. The views from the top are spectacular. On our way back, we stopped off at the fantastic Engine House at Highley. It's a museum and has several old locomotives in there, including one which had been Thomas the Tank Engine in its former days, as well as section on another locomotive for sorting the mail, which you can 'help with! Back on the steam train once more, we stopped for the last time at Bewdley and took a very pleasant walk down to the bridge and the river which is just before you enter the town. Our riverside walk was relaxing and there are so many swans! Although we didn't stop off at a couple of the stations, we had a very full day and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

I booked this Steam Train and Dinner for my fiance's Birthday, It was so lovely from start to finish, The train was Amazing it was like going back in time. The Food was Very nice and portion size was big and we were offered as much more of veggies and potatoes as we could eat. The Staff dressed immaculately and they were all so friendly and accommodating and nothing was too much trouble!! we had a wonderful experience and we will remember it for a very long time. well done Severn Valley Railway and Thank you

Had a fab time recently dining on the Severn valley steam trains for a murder mystery event. Food was lovely, staff were great.

Our info suggested arrival 45mins before time on ticket. We queued for an hour for no reason and the train left 15 mins late. More long queues at Arley to see Santa and over crowded train on return. Another over priced santa based queue fest I will be avoiding every Xmas from now on.

Stopped here for drinks and a sandwich after Santa Express train ride. It was very crowded, but we were able to find a table for our party of seven. It took a while to order our food, but all of our sandwiches were delivered to our table as ordered. The bacon sandwiches were very good, although the coffee was mediocre.

Me and my sister took my 4 year old twina to see Santa at Arley on Saturday. The whole thing from start to finish was brilliant. My kids absolutely loved it. And I have to say that every single member of staff at Severn Valley were so friendly, helpful & polite. Defo be back next christmas!

Lovely tourist attraction. Beautiful Severn Valley Railway line pacing by the West Midlands Safari Park and along the edge of the River Severn. Very authentic Heritage Railway. Lovely little stations en-route where you can get off and have a wonder around or go to the Engine House at Highley. Great for families, couples or people who want remember or see how things were in the golden age of steam.Lots of special weekends arranged throughout the year

We were given a lovely gift of a Sunday Lunch on the Ventura steam train run by volunteers. The ticket cost over £100 for the 2 of us. We really enjoyed the experience but the food was terrible and at around £35 each which is the sort of price you would pay for a meal in a really good resturant for Sunday lunch just not good enough. I wrote to them and finally recieved a very strong and forceful letter from the lady who had cooked the meal. We did recieve 2 tickets to go on the train anytime but not including any food. I fully accept that the train is manned by voluteers who I don't want to bash, however, I think if your offering a service to make money for the Severn Valley Ltd you really have to give people the sort of food they pay for. It's not fair to expect to get away with giving people food which is just not up to it. We enjoyed the experience but would never go again unless they gave you the quality food which you pay for. They are obviously more interested in making a big profit for the railway, which I don't mind after they have given the customers a fair deal. Don't bother writing I doubt you will get a reply. I did because I made a fuss.

Great day out no matter what the weather is like. Hop on and off as often as possible with a day ticket.

The railway which is I believe the third longest in the UK offers railway lovers the experiences they crave. Old fashioned stations, artifacts and atmosphere to die for. The trains are a proper length with plenty of coaches, good on board facilities and tremendous journey along the Severn. Lots of stations to get on and off at and such nice people. Mostly retired they love to chat especially if you give them praise for stations and gardens. A time past that we have sadly lost to efficiency and modernisation. Lovely preserved locomotives haul historic carriages throughout the year but the Gala days are the best with a constant movement of locomotives and stock. The bars at Kidderminster and Bridgnorth are well worth a visit as have many local beers to enjoy. So good need a taxi! Deals with food and a beer are not to be missed

We didn't even know that there was a steam engine until we drove through the town and heard the whistle and decided we must visit en famille.

Always a good day out, great fun on a steam train. Also the food on special days is really good along with trips like Murder Mystery.

Had a brilliant time on the steam train, the sounds & smells were just great, lovely scenery especially passing the animal park.

What a fantastic place. Very relaxing at Kidderminster station, sit, have a drink and bite to eat and watch the world go by. Then board a train to Bridgnorth and have a wander around high town. Then travel back. All round a good day out

Great experience, took a picnic and ate it on board. Lazy journey to Bridgnorth, had a walk around then returned 2 hours later.

Always a great experience to see engines in steam pulling trains but I am probably biased - never had a day at a steam railway that wasn't enjoyable. This is one of the best with 15 miles of track and lovely stations up the line.

The journey from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster is through some truly lovely countryside and watching the animals in the safari park is a great experience. The train is slow and steamy but the carriages are comfortable and everyone is very friendly. There is a buffet on the train. At Kidderminster the station is dressed as in the early 1900s and there is both a café in the museum and a dining room which, while very slow in terms of service and with mundane food, nevertheless remains evocative of the past. Overall, a really good experience at a reasonable price

Severn Valley Railway is excellent value for money. Because you can break your journey at several varied places along the track you can tailor your trip to suit your individual taste. You would need more than one day to explore it fully. We went midweek in term time. It was busy but not crowded which made the whole experience very enjoyable. I have not visited this part of the country before but the scenery you see from the train is stunning. It is worth the trip for this alone even if you never get off the train.

Popped to visit the railway as it was all set back to the 1940's. Didn't ride the steam train but wandered around the station and there were lots of people dressed up to match the era and some stalls set up. Nice place to visit before popping into Bewdley. Really clean and well presented and time and effort into how it looks makes the world of difference. Waved to the people on the steam train and would consider a trip on another visit.

I recently had a trip on the SVR starting at Bridgnorth; loved the old station platforms and the steam engines along with some lovely old carriages that really took me back to my youth. Lots of history and events taking place trying to raise funds to build up the experience; only two downsides, first the scenery is not a patch on the North York Moors & second the buffet at Bridgnorth served up scalding hot liquid in place of tea and its sausage rolls while full tasted mostly of salt. So upholding the old BR standards; still the sarnies weren't curling up at the ends!

Average veg. offering.Lengthy wait for order before railway trip.Complementary drink due to delay.

I went to the station buffet( The Severn Valley Suite) on Wednesday 24th May and asked for a cup of Coffee. I noticed the server pick up a cardboard cup. I asked him for a china one and was told that his manager had told him to use up the cardboard ones. Barely able to believe the reply I said I was the customer and I wanted a China mug. I was told in no uncertain terms I could not have one as the manager had told the server that he must use the cardboard cups.It beggars belief that one has to argue about what type of cup/mug one wants when one is spending money.So the coffee being poured into the wrong cup I walked away.

Been visiting the railway for the last 20 years - seen the whole enterprise develop tremendously over the years. For those of us of a certain age a day spent there provides plenty of nostalgia. The pubs at Bridgnorth and Kidderminster take you right back to the good old days. Good selection of real ales and a good varied menu. Can thoroughly recommend it as a great day out.

Fantastic evening on the murder mystery evening. The food was great & the service was excellent. The actors made it so much fun . Highly recommend this perhaps for a birthday celebration.Probably good to go on a group more fun

Called here just for a coffee at the end of a walk. Although the coffee is served from a machine that looks more like a jukebox it was good and there was a jug of fresh milk for you to add yourself, a refreshing change from the usual UHT rubbish. Very enjoyable coffee drank on the platform whilst waiting for the train. Recommended and will be returning

We took our granddaughter to the Kidderminster end of the Severn Valley Railway for an end of school holiday treat. The staff were friendly and informative and answered a lot of her questions really well. We had an all day rover ticket and stopped at several stations along the way. We particularly enjoyed stopping at the engine shed where we were able to sort mail on the Royal Mail carriage which opened up a whole past world to someone born into the totally digital age. We had lunch on the balcony overlooking the line and the whole day was rounded off by a great trip along the whole length of the line from Bridgnorth back to Kidderminster.

This pub is part of the Severn valley Railway complex and faces the railway concourse in one direction and the forecourt to the other. You can keep an eye on what's happening with the trains and the rest of the world at the same time. The atmosphere is pleasant, service efficient, decor in GWR colours with an old fashioned ambience

My colleague and I always try to pop into the SVR when possible and decided to stop at Kidderminster on our way from Solihull to Malvern and have a breakfast snack in the Valley Suite and found it overpriced. Pot of tea £1.79(okay), Hot Chocolate (£2.79..How Much !), Toasted Bacon Sandwich (£2.99 plus £0.89 for an egg !), Sausage and Bacon Sandwich ( £2.99 plus £0.89 for a single tinned plum tomato !). As much as we are Heritage Railway supporters and we can when possible donate monies we don't like to be overcharged for things that we like to purchase ( I am sure ordinary visitors will not be impressed)

The smell of smoke and the noise of the engine coupled with beautiful scenery made for a fine pub lunch in Bridgnorth. What a super day out could reccomend Svr to anyone who wants something different.

Was staying in Highley and couldn't be that close to the Severn Valley railway and not take a trip. Had never travelled on a steam train and it was a great experience. Went Bridgnorth and had a walk around,then to Bewdley for lunch. Loved it.

We had a gift from our son to travel the Kidderminster to Highly steam railway. We live locally but had never been on the Severn Railway. The trip was nostalgic as i used the railway in Birmingham in the 1950`s. The severn Valley coaches were the same ; restored and maintained by the mainly volunteers The friendly staff in traditional uniforms served a roast beef and yorkshire pudding meal with a bottle of wine. Journeying at a pace which gave time to view the tracks and countryside including, as luck would have it , elephants as we passed close to the West Midland Safari Park. A stroll at stop offs gave time for the camera to come out, lots of other engines along with splendid views of the river Severn and countryside, Not the Orient Express but trip not to be missed, taking you back through the past . This line should be increased.

I wrote this email to Severn valley but no responseMy husband, two children and parents visited your attraction today and were very disappointed. My parents arrived to get the 11.45 train only to be told it had run out of fuel and wasn't running. They were told to wait on the train for the next steam train which arrived soon after, they were ushered onto the steam train but then told to get back onto the diesel train as it was ready to go and had been refuelled. At this point they were over 20 minutes later than scheduled to head to Highley. The train was not heated at all so our pensioner parents spent the journey absolutely freezing. On arrival at Highley, we had lunch in the engine house cafe which was very poor. After a wander around the engine house museum, we headed back to the train station for the 2.49 train which arrived around 3.15. Waiting in freezing temperatures with a 2 year old and 3 month old baby was very inconvenient. Once the train arrived, we asked the conductor where to go with the pram and he ignored us so we followed him to the correct door as he was dragging someone else's buggy. When we reached the door, a Severn valley representative, picked up the side of our pram roughly to which myself and another Severn valley representative had to shout to stop him as my 3 month old was still in it. He carried on anyway and I was almost dragged to keep the pram level to stop my son tipping forward. I was disgusted by this as he had been unbuckled to take him out before boarding the train meaning he could've fallen out of the pram. All in all, we had a very disappointing visit. We don't feel that for around £75 we had a worthwhile experience. For the amount you charge we would expect the trains to be on time and some heating within the trains when you have pensioners and small children traveling with you. We will not be recommending this to friends and family.

We took our 3 year old daughter on the Steam Santa experience- it was amazing and she loved the whole thing.We got there early to allow plenty of time; which was definitely a good move as we had to park down the hill in the Pay & Display near the Dunelm and ALDI and then walk back up the hill. Plenty going on at the actual station but food is limited in the restaurant (loosely use that term).We got to travel in one of the compartments so it was like something from Harry Potter which just added to the magic (no pun intended). It was a little foggy when we were there which again wasn't a problem as you could see all the lights and it meant it felt like we were traveling to a far off land to find Santa.The volunteers were brilliant and getting on and off trains or waiting either end to meet the jolly man himself was well managed.Deffo do it again in 2017

As will become clear this isn't my first visit to this attraction. Took a twixmas day trip with our pooch. Got tickets (including £3 dog ticket) at Kidder and waited for the next train which was earmarked as diesel hauled but was actually a 1st generation DMU. Full marks to the DMU restoration team; really comfy ride and great views through the picture windows. Stayed on up to Bridgnorth though we were delayed at Hampton Loade waiting for a crossing train so had to rush over the footbridge to call catch the next train down. Stopped at Highley to visit the engine house, photograph a few non stopping trains and warm up with a cup of tea round the roaring fire in the waiting room. Overall most staff were great with one guard really making a fuss of our very quiet and well mannered little patterdale terrier but the welcome at the engine house was slightly cold to him with strict instructions not to take the dog upstairs where the cafe is (I read about all the dog policies online before coming - not in the cafes, first class or dining cars and must be on a lead and on the floor not on the seats). As my title says they seem to be neglecting the appearence of things at the moment as all carriages were faded and filthy externally and very worn and shabby internally and every station had areas of peeling paint and rotten wood especially on their name signs. Very glad we've been and the flat rate £3 token to exit parking system at Kidderminster is simple and effective and an improvement on pay and display as it is self enforcing meaning they don't lose vital revenue and you don't have to go back and fore the machine and car especially if you are rushing for a train. A really enjoyable winters day overall and we will definitely be back.

Very disappointed in this trip today. Took the 2.30 train from Kidderminster with my husband and 10 year old daughter. Very excited especially to see santa on Christmas Eve. We boarded the train and sat in the most dirtiest carriage. Crisp baskets and food on the floor. But we saw through that and carried on with our journey. Once we arrived at Arley we made our way excitedly to the santa carriage. Once in we were there we were greeted warmly by the elves and listened to the band playing. We went in to see the man himself, my daughter beaming from ear to ear. Only to be greater by "hello what's your name? would you like a teddy? There you go! I'm very busy today! Then a period of long silence. I was expecting the ususal "habe ypu been good, what do you want for chriatmas ect... Then we realised he was ushering us away after only being there for a minute. Noy once did he ask what my daughter wanted for Christmas, not once did he show any interest in her or myself or husband. We had to initiate a conversation just to make this experience one to remember as it's possible the last year she believes. We were and still are devastated that this has to be the worst experience of a santa visit in 16 years of taking my eldest too. We then tried to pick up the magic by taking in the atmosphere at Arley.... But there was non, nothing. We waited for the return train and returned to Kidderminster totally upset. £52 for a teddy bear. Feel really robbed. I will be officially complaining and sending the video in to head office. Will not be recommending this to anyone. Please don't waste your money.

Had a fantastic day seeing santa me my wife and daughter loved every minute read some negative reports before we went but can tell you this place is fantastic trains are really good all old fashioned.....santa was great..not rush in and out loved it

We had a company AGM held near by and decided to visit the pub. They keep the ale there well. Great atmosphere but gets busy on a saturday night

We had afternoon tea on an afternoon special charter. It was superb. The tea can be a little cool and the the scones too processed but, despite that, the overall experience is exceptional. A fantastic, authentic throwback experience that will work for all the family whether they are 8 or 88.

Caught a steam train from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. Kids absolutely loved it, particularly going past the local safari park. Spent a couple of hours before returning in beautiful Bridgnorth. Aim for the Whitburn coffee house for a warm reception and simple but good food. Fairly pricey day, but an absolute treat nontheless. Would recommend.

Brilliant place to visit lots to see and do disabled facilities very helpful, steeped in history. Much to see for both enthusiast and novices. Good website.

Had a day out on the Steam train, hopping off and visiting the Museum on the way which was very interesting.Lots of families with children, so good place for all.

have travelled here many times. relaxing peaceful trip through beautiful countryside. something to do at each stop. highly recommend it

Food on refreshments on the train were good, prices reasonable. Unable to eat in café/restaurant as very busy, looked to be good and prices in mid range.

We went on the spur of the moment and we had a fabulous time. It's not cheap but you can get on and off at any station and there is a museum at Kidderminster and the Engine House at Highley so, it works out as really good value. The staff are very helpful and friendly, adding to make the experience even more enjoyable.

Went to Bridgnorth for the day and to see the Flying Scotsman at Severn Valley Railway and glad I did. On this occasion we had to pay to enter the station but you could have your ticket stamped to return if you wanted to. We wasn't disappointed it was well organised and got to see and take pictures of The Flying Scotsman and The Tornado. Bridgnorth is a lovely place to visit and you can get to it by car, bus or train. There is a market on a Saturday and lots of different shops, eating places, pubs and take it from me you won't be disappointed.

Lovely visit, very well organised. Pity about the rain. A really nice overall experience, travelling by steam.

The SVR is a wonderful experience for railway fans BUT disabled parking is completely unacceptable in this day and age. It is particularly poor during special events when the already limited spaces are requisitioned without any alternative being provided. Planning a trip thus becomes stressful and you may be disappointed and have to abandon your plans. Be warned. Shame.

This was our second visit to the Severn Valley railway and I must say this is definitely one of the best preservation lines in the country, stations trains Infstructure are all brilliant and of course the staff make the experience perfect we all really enjoyed our day out on the trains the museum was well worth a visit too . Can't wait to return again soon, hopefully for their next gala if possible.

This attraction is great and definitely worth a visit even if you aren't a train enthusiast. What was disappointing however was the cake we had, it was stale and dry and for that reason I wouldn't eat there again.