Business details
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
- Tel: 01296 655720
- Email: [Send email to Buckinghamshire Railway Centre]
- Website: http://www.bucksrailcentre.org
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE RAILWAY CENTRE EVENTS JULY TO MID OCTOBER 2011
DATE FRIDAY 1st TO SUNDAY 3rd JULY
Title of event Steam Enthusiasts’ Day
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP22 4BY
Title of event Day Out With Thomas
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks,HP22 4BY.
Description
Meet Thomas and Friends and Sir Topham Hatt the Fat Controller; unlimited rides on Thomas’s and Percy’s full-sized steam trains and their small cousins on the Miniature Railway; Family Magic/ Punch ‘n’ Judy Show; Thomas Story Telling; Thomas & Friends Video Show; Hands-on Crafts – Ticket price covers all!
Contact details
www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
Official Photograph of Thomas the Tank Engine (authorised for publication by copyright holders)
DATE SUNDAY 31st JULY
Title of event Rewley Road 160 – NEW EVENT
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description - NEW EVENT
Announced at the QRS AGM, only so far in the suggestions stage – including running the Victorian Locos. with Vintage Coaches, the Veteran Cyclists have said they should be able to get some people there, some people in dress of the era, O Gauge layout in RR; launch of Art Exhibition; Display of photographs and large plan/map of the original building; display of some of the “hidden” bits and pieces of Rewley Road in store; Victorian Cream Teas.
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
There are plenty of RR!
DATE SUNDAY 31ST JULY to END OF AUGUST
Title of event Railway Art Exhibition
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
A two-dimensional Exhibition of Transport Art in all mediums by Quainton Railway Society Members, to include Trains, Buses and Canals
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
DATE FRIDAY 19th AUGUST
Title of event Wedding Fair in BRC Visitor Centre
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
Every service and idea you need for planning your Wedding! All together in the most fantastic wedding venue you will ever discover!
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
DATE SUNDAY 28th and MONDAY 29th AUGUST
Title of event
Rover, Veteran and Vintage Cars Weekend
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
On Sunday Rover Cars of all ages; Monday up to 200 Veteran & vintage Vehicles of all ages and all types; Special heritage diesel train shuttle service from Aylesbury.
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
Photograph of Veteran & Vintage Vehicles by QRS Member R. Frise]
DATE SATURDAY 10th and SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER
Title of eventDay Out With Thomas
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
Meet Thomas and Friends and Sir Topham Hatt the Fat Controller; unlimited rides on Thomas’s and Percy’s full-sized steam trains and their small cousins on the Miniature Railway; Family Magic/ Punch ‘n’ Judy Show; Thomas Story Telling; Thomas & Friends Video Show; Hands-on Crafts – Ticket price covers all!
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org Tel. 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
Official Photograph of Thomas the Tank Engine (authorised for publication by copyright holders
DATE 19th SEPTEMBER
Title of event Bookings Open for Santa’s Magic Steamings
Location of event
Bookings Open for Santa’s Magic Steamings
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
Bookings (Essential) Now open for Santa’s Magic Steamings on the three December weekends and Christmas Eve, when Santa visits children with presents during their steam train ride, followed by Seasonal Refreshments, Family Magic Show and a short ride on a Miniature Steam Train.
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org Tel. 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
Photograph of Visitor Centre Decorations by QRS Member S. Lobley
DATE SATURDAY 24th and SUNDAY 25th SEPTEMBER
Title of event Traction Engine Rally
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
A wide variety of Traction Engines, tractors and all types of vintage vehicles with working demonstrations and trade stands, as well as all the attractions within the railway centre itself -Steam Locomotive passenger rides, Miniature Railway Rides (small charge); Museum, interesting Visitor Centre with Hot & Cold Food & Drink and souvenir shop.
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
Photograph of a line-up of Traction Engines at BRC by QRS Member A.J. Bratton
DATE SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER
Title of event Collector’s Fair
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
Collectors’Fair will be held in the Visitor Centre, with plenty of stalls for all interested in railway models, books and related transport books. Aylesbury Branch of the Royal British Legion will present a stall where visitors can purchase items for raising funds for the 2010/11 Poppy Appeal Fund and the passenger service engine will sport a giant poppy head board.
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
DATE SUNDAY 16th OCTOBER
Title of event Steam Enthusiasts’ Day
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
A wide variety of Steam Locomotives in action throughout the day for passenger rides, shunting and other engine movement demonstrations; Miniature Railway Rides (small charge); Museum open
Contact Details www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
DATE WEDNESDAY 26th and SUNDAY 30th OCTOBER
Title of event Spooky Hallowe’en - Witches and Wizards
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
Fun for all the Family in the spookily decorated Visitor Centre; rides on the Spooky train; Spooky Story-telling; Children’s Fancy Dress Competition.
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org Tel. 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
Photograph of Witches and Wizards by QRS Member D. Potter
DATE SAT.1st & SUN.2nd / SAT 8th & SUN.9th / SAT 15th & SUN. 16th and SATURDAY 24th DECEMBER
Title of event Santa’s Magical Steamings
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
Bookings essential for your steam train ride in a designated compartment, where Santa will visit you with age and gender-specific gifts for the children, followed by Seasonal Refreshments for all, a half-hour Family Magic Show, and ending with a short Miniature Steam Train Ride on the old Station Platform
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org Tel. 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
DATE SATURDAY 17th DECEMBER
Title of event Candlelight Carol Service
Location of event
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre Quainton Road, Quainton, Aylesbury, Bucks., HP22 4BY
Description
As well as the traditional decorations all around the Visitor Centre, the evening will be lit by candles for a Christmas Carol Concert with choirs from local schools, led by fantastic Hand Bell Ringers. Mulled wine and Mince Pies complete this Magical Evening.
Contact Details
www.bucksrailcentre.org. Tel 01296 655450 (recorded info.) or 01296 655720 (weekdays 9.30 > 4.30)
Photograph
Photograph of interior of Visitor Centre with Christmas Decorations
Areas served: Amersham, Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, Chesham, Windsor.
Categories: Attractions, Learning Centres, Leisure Centres, Railway, Tourism