Description of Tour:
Step back in time and experience the romance of travel from a time gone by as you soak up a stunning Buckinghamshire Railway steam train ride on this immaculate ride as part of this tour.
The Bucks Rail is a Heritage train, operated by a dedicated staff team of steam and rail enthusiast and passionate volunteers, passionate about the rail and keen to share their knowledge of yester year rail travel.
Tour Itinerary
10.30. Arrival at the Bucks Rail Centre, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY (satnav postcode)
to collect ticket from Ticket office, then proceed to the main centre
A volunteer guide will welcome and give a short informative tour. Please proceed to the museum(optional)
11.00 Visit the beautiful glass-roofed visitor centre with more to see, including meticulously restored engines and carriages from times past. Guests will Visit the carriages and test their knowledge. Rail enthusiasts will have plenty to occupy their time.
12.00 Travel on the Steam trains
Guests will then explore the miniature railway centre, the museum shop and the picnic area (weather permitting)
Unlimited steam train rides.; also, an opportunity to travel on the miniature rail.
2.30- 3.30 Afternoon Tea, Oxford Rooms.
4.00- 5.00 Visit the beautiful glass-roofed visitor centre with more to see, including meticulously restored engines and carriages from times past. Why not peek at the coach repair centre and enjoy the picnic area?
After your tour of the site and completion of your steam journey, you can take advantage of the other attractions within the centre including the beautiful working Windmill within walking distance.
Why not also add Waddesdon Manor to your visit? The Manor is an amazing French Chateau and originally owed by the Rothschilds is now a National Trust building. Experience its wonderful and extensive grounds and magnificent gardens.
Waddesdon Manor is just a 7 mins ride by car\taxi, or 20 mins walk.
Car Park
There is ample car parking at rail centre.
Vintage Car Rally
Henley on Thames Vintage Rally, periodically, have their car show on the grounds.
This is an independent event organised by the Vintage Car Rally members each year.
The cars will be parked in the car park.
Visitors can wonder, admire, and engage with the owners.
Take The Challenge
Ten Things You Can Do on Your Visit.
- Follow the Circular Walk around our 25-acre site †
- Go for a steam train ride *
- Take a trip on the ride-on miniature railway *
- Admire the view from the top of the footbridges †
- Visit the Railway Museum with restored railway exhibits
- Peek in at the Restoration Sheds *
- Visit our nostalgic Victorian station building
- Have fun sorting the mail at the Travelling Post Office *
- Enjoy our stunning Visitor Centre with shop & cafe
- Admire the Royal Dining Coach from 1901.
A Great Day Out!
If you have enjoyed this Bucks Rail Nostalgic Steam Train tour why not join us on Our Award-winning Vintage bus, Steam train and Afternoon Tea tour on the Epping Ongar Railway – a best seller with our clients! Find out more on www.lxuryexperiencetours.co.uk
Important Information
- Cancellations – 48 hours’ notice is required otherwise there will not be a refund or a reschedule of a booked tour. We would recommend that you read our Terms and Conditions on our website, https://chigwelltours.co.uk/terms-conditions/
before your tour to understand the rules and regulations in the case of any last-minute cancellations.
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