Dean Forest Railway Museum
Dean Forest Railway Museum
Dean Forest Railway
Norchard Railway Centre
Forest Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4ET
England
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railway & museum information
Telephone
General Enquiries
01594 845840
24 hour recorded information line
01594 843423
Fax
01594 845840
Spend a moment of your visit to the Dean Forest Railway to look around with artefacts from the former Severn & Wye Joint Railway and associated Great Western & Midland Railways.
Venue Type:
Museum, Transport heritage site
Additional info
The museum is located through the shop at Norchard, and being on ground level is accessible to all visitors, elderly and wheelchair users included.
Murder Mystery Evening
- 21 June 2014 6-10pm
Solve the murder puzzle whilst enjoying some food and drink in the luxury of the train
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- 18+
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos
Admission
See DFR Website for details
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Santa Specials
- 6 — 7 December 2014 11am-5pm
- 13 — 14 December 2014 11am-5pm
- 20 — 21 December 2014 11am-5pm
- 24 December 2014 From 11am
Worthwhile presents from Santa who visits the children in their seats.
Adults are not forgotten, they receive a miniature and a hot mince pie
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos
Admission
See dfr website for details. Book early- book on line
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New Year Mince Pie Specials
- 28 December 2014 9:30am-5pm
- 31 December 2014 — 1 January 2015
Steam trip through the winter Forest
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos
Admission
See DFR Website
Website
Standard Timetable 2014
- 2 March — 31 October 2014 *on now
On non special events days the standard timetable and prices apply March to October.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
All day Rover tickets (unlimited travel on non special event days). Family(2Adults/2 Children) £30, Adults £11.00, Seniors £10, Children (5-16) £5, Children (under 5) Free. Dogs welcome and travel free on trains apart from Dining, Peppa Pig, Thomas, Halloween and Santa. trains.
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Multiple Unit Festival
- 22 March 2014 9:30am-5:30pm
Our own Class 108 DMU Units and a newer First Great Western unit direct from Gloucester.
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
See dfr wesite for details
Website
The 'Royal Forester' Dining Train
- 30 March 2014 11:30am-5pm
- 27 April 2014 11:30am-5pm
- 18 May 2014 11:30am-5pm
- 1 June 2014 11:30am-5pm
- 15 June 2014 11:30am-5pm
- 6 July 2014 11:30am-5pm
- 3 August 2014 11:30am-5pm
- 24 August 2014 11:30am-5pm
- 21 September 2014 11:30am-5:30pm
- 12 October 2014 11:30am-5:30pm
- 26 October 2014 From 11:30am
Enjoy a delicious four course meal whilst travelling in luxury through the Forest of Dean. (Runs on selected Sundays )
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
Admission
Price is £39.50 a head( sold in pairs) includes unlimited travel on the day. Pre-booking is essential on line or in the shop
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Branchline Experience Days
- 8 — 5 April 2014 From 9:30am
- 26 April 2014 9:30am-5pm
- 10 May 2014 9:30am-5pm
- 31 May 2014 9:30am-5pm
- 14 June 2014 9:30am-5pm
- 13 September 2014 9:30am-5pm
- 27 September 2014 From 9:30am
- 11 October 2014 From 9:30am
- 18 October 2014 From 9:30am
Fulfill a childhood dream and drive one of our Steam or Diesel locomotives. Gift Vouchers available
Suitable for
- 18+
- Family friendly
Admission
Driving sessions start from £199 with a full day Branchline experience being £325. See website for full details or request a brochure
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Class 14 Diesel 50th Birthday
- 18 April 2014 9:30am-5:30pm
Join our two diesels at their half century celebrations
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos
Admission
See dfr website for details
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5541 Returns to the DFR
- 19 — 20 April 2014 9:30am-5pm
5541 returns after 9 years of restoration. 5541 will be officially relaunched over the weekend.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Norchard, Lydney, Glos. GL15 4ET
Admission
See DFR Website for details
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Peppa Pig visits the DFR
- 5 May 2014 9:30am-5pm
Peppa Pig visits the DFR for the first time. Catch the train to Parkend where Peppa will be making appearances at intervals during the day. Full supporting attractions at Norchard
Suitable for
- 0-4
- 5-6
Admission
See dfr website for details
Website
Railcar Bluebell Specials
- 7 May 2014 9:30am-5:30pm
- 14 May 2014 9:30am-5:30pm
- 21 May 2014 9:30am-5:30pm
Catch the colour of Spring with views of bluebells in the Forest.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos
Admission
Adults £11.00; Seniors (60+) £10.00; Children (5 - 16) £5.00; Children under 5 free.
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Evening Scenic Supper Cruise
- 17 May 2014 5:30-10pm
- 18 June 2014 5:30-10pm
- 2 July 2014 5:30-10pm
- 2 August 2014 5:30-10pm
- 23 August 2014 5:30-10pm
- From 5 September 2014
Enjoy fish & chips and real ale aboard the Heritage Diesel Railcar. (other options available). real Ale Bar available on board
First departure Lydney Town 17.50, Norchard 18.02 & Parkend 18.35. Three return journeys until arrive Parkend 21:15, Norchard 21:37 & Lydney Town 21.47
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos.
Admission
See DFR website for details
Website
Day out with Thomas
- 24 — 26 May 2014
- 15 — 17 August 2014
Meet 'Thomas'. 'Diesel', 'Wilbert', 'Salty' & 'Troublesome Trucks'. Ride with 'Daisy' into the Forest and chase the steam train
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Dean Forest Railway,Norchard, Lydney, Glos GL15 4ET
Admission
Entrance price includes all additional attractions and rides. Save pounds by booking online.
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Mixed Traction Weekend
- 21 June 2014 9:30am-5:30pm
- 22 June 2014 From 9:30am
A return to the sixties to see and find out about how steam and diesel locomotives share the workload.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos
Admission
See DFR Website for details
Website
Armed Forces Weekend
- 28 — 29 June 2014 9:30am-5:30pm
This weekend event will be Military themed with vehicle displays and period entertainment.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos
Admission
See DFR Website for details
Website
Parkend Carnival
- 25 August 2014 9:30am-5:30pm
Travel to the carnival by train from Norchard
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Where
Dean Forest Railway, Norchard, Lydney, Glos
Admission
see DFR Website for details
Website
Ales on Rails
- 5 — 7 September 2014
A fish & chip supper on the Friday evening. Diesel and Steam traction over the weekend with services running into the evening
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
See DFR Website for details
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Ghost Train
- 31 October 2014 6-10pm
Prepare to be scared on the Halloween express! Pre-booking is essential to catch the service into the dead of night!
Suitable for
- 18+
Admission
see dfr website for details
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Getting there
By road: Large free car park at Norchard on the B4234 just north of Lydney. Easy access from M48, M4 and M5 to Lydney on the A48
By train: nearest station Lydney( allow a 10 min walk to DFR Lydney Junction Station). Direct trains from Cheltenham and South Wales with connections to Birmingham, London and Bristol.
By bus: Stagecoach service from Gloucester(allow 5 min walk to DFR Lydney Town Station)
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