Fare Information • • • Pay Once and Ride All Day! Our All-Day Rover Tickets offer the best value! These full journey return tickets generally allow unlimited travel on date of validity, INCLUDING admission to all stations, the Museum, Children’s Play Area, Woodland Walk, and (subject to any working restrictions) the Carriage & Wagon Workshop. Third First Adult All-Day Rover £10.50 £15.50 Child All-Day Rover (5-15 years) £5.50 £10.50 Infant All-Day Rover (0-4 years) FREE FREE (Infants free subject to a maximum of two infants per fare-paying adult. Otherwise carried at child rate)
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(Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. Conveyed subject to the safety and comfort of other passengers, and at the Railway’s discretion)
Island Liner Day Rover - Enjoy a day’s unlimited travel on the Island’s electric trains as well as the Steam Railway Adult £15.00 Child (5-15 years) £7.50 (Island Liner fares not available for some Special Events. Island Liner fares subject to change during the currency of this brochure)
Havenstreet Station – Admission for non-travellers Adult £3.00 Child (0-15 years) FREE (Child FREE subject to a maximum of two children per paying adult, otherwise £3.00) Please Note: Revised fares may be in operation for certain Special Events. Details are available on the Special Events pages on our website
Isle of Wight Steam Railway The Railway Station, Havenstreet Nr Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4DS Telephone 01983 882204 www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk By car Enter PO33 4DS in your SatNav, or head for Havenstreet (3 miles from Ryde and 3 miles from Newport) and look for signs to Havenstreet or Steam Railway, where you’ll find our large FREE car park. By train From Ryde, Brading, Sandown, Lake or Shanklin, direct to Smallbrook Junction. Island Line Trains 08457 48-49-50 www.island-line.co.uk By bus Service 9 to Wootton Station (operated by Southern Vectis). Southern Vectis 01983 827000 www.islandbuses.info From the mainland On Foot: Wightlink Catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour Station to Ryde Pier, or Hovertravel hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde Esplanade, then train to Smallbrook. Red Funnel Red Jet to Cowes then bus. With Car: Ferry services run from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Southampton to East Cowes, and Lymington to Yarmouth. Hovertravel 01983 811000 www.hovertravel.co.uk Red Funnel Ferries 0844 844 9988 www.redfunnel.co.uk Wightlink Ferries 0871 376 1000 www.wightlink.co.uk
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Private Hire, Functions and Train Charter v Our events field, large marquee and The Calbourne Room can be hired for external events, shows, weddings, children’s parties, celebrations, conferences and meetings v Private train charters and photographic charters are also available v Hiring for TV and professional film-work is available For more details please contact liz.king@iwsteamrailway.co.uk 01983 882204
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Tickets for all our operating days and our many special events, may be purchased as you enter the Railway on the day, or may be purchased in advance via our website
Group Visits Groups, parties, clubs, societies and schools are always very welcome at The Isle of Wight Steam Railway. For group and party organisers who are able to book in advance, we are happy to assist with all arrangements for your visit. This includes seat reservations, meal reservations, ticketing and, if required, liaison with other Island attractions to offer a combined rate. v For Groups of 10 or more persons, reduced rates are available if booked in advance v School and pre-school parties are welcome – Special fares available, together with educational packs v Enquiries from coach operators and drivers are welcomed v Free coach and mini-bus parking is available For more details please contact liz.king@iwsteamrailway.co.uk 01983 882204
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on our Steam Train services and our Special Events, please go to www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk or call 01983 882204 or email liz.king@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
All details contained in this leaflet are for information only and are subject to change without notice. Isle of Wight Steam Railway is registered in England as a Charity, No 280918. © Isle of Wight Railway Co Ltd. 2013 Design and Print by Crossprint Ltd
BEST HERITAGE PROJECT
2013 Timetable
Havenstreet • Isle of Wight
WINNER Tourism & Leisure Award IW Chamber of Commerce Awards for Excellence
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Your visit to the Isle of Wight The multi-award-winning Isle of Wig Steam Railway will charm, railways, recapturing the days when engage and captivate you, leaving some lasting memories of a Brought to life again are those gleam special day out. rejuvenated s Thrill to the sight and sound of powerful majestic steam engines. Breathe in the evocative smells of a real steam railway. Soak-up the rhythm of quiet rural stations while enjoying the friendliness of traditionally uniformed staff.
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Havenstreet Station
The Award-Winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway! The Railway was first honoured in 1979 and, for over 30 years, has been proud to win numerous local and national awards including:
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Havenstreet Station is a popular visitor attraction. Situated at the heart of our line, it offers plentiful visitor facilities.
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Enjoy morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea in the Refreshment Rooms, or relax in our open picnic area while watching the kids let off steam in the adventure playground ... And take home a special souvenir from our Shop.
1 Toilets (male and female) 2 Disabled toilets 3 Refreshment Rooms 4 Ice Cream Parlour 5 Children’s Play Area 6 Woodland Walk 7 Events Field/Picnic Area 8 Railway Offices 9 Second-Hand Bookshop
10 Children’s Activity Area 11 Signal box 12 Refreshment Kiosk 13 Haven Falconry (in Kiosk Garden) 14 Station Garden 15 Platform 16 Ticket Office 17 Railway Gift & Model Shop 18 Museum 19 Carriage & Wagon Workshop 20 Locomotive Repair Workshop (Not open to Public) 21 FREE Car Park
To complete your Day Out • • • Refreshments Choose from The Station Master’s Daily Specials, tuck into a tasty baguette bursting with filling, or simply enjoy a refreshing cup of tea and slice of cake! There’s a full menu in our fully-licensed Refreshment Rooms at Havenstreet Station and on warmer days enjoy eating ‘al-fresco’ for a great view of the trains. Shopping at Havenstreet Station Younger visitors will love our range of affordable items and the all important ‘Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends’ toys, books, and games. The older visitor will enjoy browsing the many books and DVDs on sale, and choosing that special gift to share with family and friends back home. Plus, the IW Steam Railway Shop is now a leading Island outlet for model railway equipment and rolling stock! Haven Falconry At Havenstreet Station from 11.00am to 2.30pm every Sunday and Wednesday when trains are running, and on other selected operating days throughout the year. Our friends from Haven Falconry offer the opportunity to meet their magnificent Birds of Prey, and a flying display will commence at 1.40pm. Museum New Displays for 2013! Discover the smaller trappings of the Island’s railway heritage, with signalling equipment, station signs, nameplates, and a host of artefacts depicting a former way of life. Carriage and Wagon Workshop See restoration in action! Take a peek behind the scenes for a close-up view of wagons stripped-down for maintenance, or perhaps see the traditional skills of railway craftsmen at work as a once-abandoned carriage is painstakingly restored.
Children’s Play Area A firm favourite with the kids! Located just by the Refreshment Rooms and adjoining patio, parents can sit in comfort with a meal or a drink while keeping an eye on the youngsters as they let off steam! Refreshment Rooms
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The Station Garden The original station garden – The perfect place to watch the trains go by and enjoy the downland views beyond. Station Garden
Woodland Walk Take a stroll away from the bustling station and explore the Woodland Walk. Now protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, whatever the season, it’s a lovely addition to your visit. The Woodland Stage Opening Summer 2013 Located in the Woodland area our new performance stage will present music, story-telling, street theatre and entertainment on selected days and during some Special Events.
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Ice Cream Parlour New for 2013 Enjoy traditional Ice Cream lovingly made on the Isle of Wight by the world famous Minghellas. A superb choice of 20 sumptuous flavours to cool you down on a sunny day, served from our new ice cream parlour. Events Field On days when there are no events running, children (and adults) are welcome to use our three acre events field for picnics, games and family activities. Changing Trains A Peek Ahead to 2014! Changing Trains is a fabulous new attraction being constructed next to Havenstreet Station. Telling the story of our Victorian and Edwardian railway vehicles, it will bring to life those swaggering locomotives, cheerful carriages and quirky wagons, uncovering their impact on all our lives … and what happened to them when no longer needed on the railways!
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Other Facilities Park FREE in our large Car Park at Havenstreet Station. A smaller car park is available at Wootton Station. Toilets are available at Havenstreet Station, Wootton Station and Smallbrook Junction. Baby-changing facilities are available at Havenstreet Station.
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Extended Main Season Timetables – First train each day departs 10.05am.
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Please match the date colour in the calendar below against the colour coded timetables to identify train services on the day of your visit. On dates shown without a background colour, no train service operates. On days when a Special Event is taking place, an enhanced or special timetable may operate. Dates of all Special Events are included on the following pages in this brochure, but please check our Special Event pages at www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk for details of any additional train times during events.
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Train times shown in blue bold italic operate on Saturday/Sunday 4/5 May and Saturday 22 June only 11.02 11.38 12.13 12.59 2.02 2.38 Smallbrook Jct Depart Havenstreet Arrive 11.14 11.50 12.25 2.14 2.50 Depart 10.05 10.45 11.17 11.53 12.28 2.17 2.53 Wootton Arrive 10.10 10.51 11.23 11.59 12.34 1.16 2.23 2.59 Wootton Havenstreet Smallbrook Jct
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12.30 departure from Havenstreet – The Tourist – is non-stop Smallbrook to Wootton Please note – Access to the platform at Havenstreet Station will be closed two minutes before the train is due to leave, in order to ensure a punctual departure. Smallbrook Junction – Please note that whilst all reasonable steps are taken to maintain connections, these are not guaranteed and no liability can be accepted for inconvenience caused in the event of any failure of service connections. There is no road or footpath access to Smallbrook Junction. Smoking is not permitted in any part of our trains, or on any station platform or in any building on our premises. Pushchairs and Buggies – Must be left unfolded and placed in the guards van during your journey. Bicycles – Must be placed in the guards van during your journey. Parents and Toddlers – Baby changing facilities are available at Havenstreet Station.
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Accessibility The Isle of Wight Steam Railway offers full disabled access to Havenstreet Station, where our Shop, Museum, Refreshment Rooms and Carriage & Wagon Workshop are accessible for wheelchair users (excluding mobility scooters). Toilet facilities for wheelchair users are also available at Havenstreet Station, Wootton Station and Smallbrook Junction Station. We offer disabled access to most trains and our staff will always provide all possible assistance whenever required. However, our platform and trains cannot accommodate mobility scooters. Accessibility at Wootton Station is limited due to the gravel-surfaced slope approaching the station. There is wheelchair access to Smallbrook Junction via Island Line Trains, but please note that Island Line Trains cannot accommodate mobility scooters. Full Accessibility details are published on our website. Customers with particular requirements are advised to contact us on 01983 882204 prior to their visit.
Special Events 2013 • • • We stage numerous special events when the steam trains provide the perfect centrepiece for us to put on something extra … 24th March – IW Grand National & Ashey Scurry Travel in style to the famous races at West Ashey Farm by a Steam Powered Iron Horse! Park for FREE at Havenstreet Station then catch the steam train to Ashey Station for a day at the races. Event presented by IW Grand National & Ashey Scurry
29th, 30th, 31st March & 1st April – KIDS GO FREE! Enjoy the spectacle of the Island’s blossoming Spring-time countryside from the comfort of our steam trains! Kids Go FREE so there’s plenty to keep the youngsters occupied with magic shows and entertainment, colouring, crafts and an Easter Treasure Hunt. 7th April – ‘Bustival’ ‘Bustival’ – A festival of buses old and new! Come and marvel at vintage buses of all shapes and sizes, and browse the stalls and attractions. Vehicle Event presented by Southern Vectis
4th, 5th, & 6th May – The 8th Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival Relax in the ambience of Havenstreet Station with a pint of your favourite tipple as you watch the trains go by! Our 8th Isle of Wight Real Ale Festival features beers sourced from brewers on the Isle of Wight, the North of England and North of the Border. Plus there will be a range of food available and
a full service of steam trains will be operating. There’s FREE admission to the festival and on Saturday evening there will be a late complimentary bus to Ryde bus station. 11th May – Spring Time Walk – ‘Walk the Line’ (Part of the IW Walking Festival) Put a spring in your step with this unique opportunity to join a guided walk alongside the railway track through ancient woodland, unspoilt countryside and working farmland. 26th May – The Isle of Wight Festival of Transport Admire the workmanship, enjoy the memories and expect to be surprised! Come and see a unique collection of cars, bicycles, road engines, trucks, wagons and old charabancs, where every vehicle is someone’s ‘pride and joy’ and they want to show it off to you! 22nd June – The 5th Annual Midsummer Jazz The Island’s big summer jazz party event featuring the outstanding Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, the high-energy Jive Aces and the brilliant young Tipitina. Enjoy a special evening of superb music in the beautiful setting of our natural tree-lined arena, while you and your friends enjoy a picnic under the stars! Our Refreshment Kiosk, BBQ and Jazz Bar will be open all evening. SAVE by Booking in Advance Online This event is kindly sponsored by Wightlink and The Isle of Wight County Press
29th June – A Midsummer Night’s Steam A new event for 2013! A rare evening service of steam trains! Chill-out on a summer’s evening and take ‘The Sundowner’ for a relaxing trip through the evening countryside – Then enjoy supper at sunset in The Calbourne Room or ‘alfresco’ in the Station Garden. (Trains will be running through the day as normal too!) 6th & 7th July – The 1940s Experience Extraordinary Times … Extraordinary People! Inspired music and dance … Silk stockings and military machines … Men in uniforms and spivs doing deals – pure nostalgia! Relive the hustle and bustle of a country railway station where war time activities collide with every day rural life. Enjoy songs of the era with The Three Belles, jitterbug with the Cinque Port Lindy Hoppers, and try the hairstyles and fashions of the day! See the farmyard threshing machine working in the shadow of a Spitfire fighter plane, then enjoy corned beef hash and spam fritters in The Refreshment Rooms, ales from The Spitfire Bar, and browse an array of civilian and military vehicles! Relive our ‘Finest Hour’ Experience the exciting and most dangerous 1940s. This event is kindly sponsored by Wightlink
13th & 14th July – The Island Motor Show Take time out to browse around all the latest models from all the major manufacturers on display in one place! Then settle back for a relaxing steam train ride while you decide which new car to buy!! Motor Show presented by Island Motor Traders
20th & 21st July – Victorian Weekend A living, breathing historical experience … Rediscover a forgotten world of Sherlock Holmes, Victorian maids, steam train travel, and ladies in bustle gowns. Be astonished with Mr Alexander’s Travelling Show featuring astounding acts of juggling, balancing, unicycling and all manner of skills. Watch as ‘Queen Victoria’ arrives from her home at Osborne by royal train, and take a trip down ‘memory lane’ with nostalgic music, while browsing the Victorian stalls offering a wealth of treasures. 27th, 28th & 29th July – The Railway Folk A new event for 2013! Meet ‘Ratchett’ the steam engine repairman and his niece Penny who likes nothing more than getting grubby in the workshop! You’ll be seeing a lot of them over these three days! But the chances of running trains on time don’t look good, as Mrs Cumberpatch the Booking Clerk knits and talks and talks and knits when she should be selling tickets while Burt the Engine Driver seems more interested in cooking his lunch. And why is Tamp the Trackman always digging holes? None of this will please Mr Beeching from the Ministry who wants everything ship-shape or he’ll close the railway! Featuring Dusty the Station Master, young Nipper, Smoke Box the station cat and a host of captivating new characters, this fascinating and imaginative street theatre will appeal to children aged 2 to 102! SAVE by Booking in Advance Online 4th August – Jaguar Car Rally Jaguar – An iconic brand! See superb examples of this British motoring marque all on display in one place! A must for all car enthusiasts! Show presented by the Jaguar Car Club
Special Events 2013 • • • 23rd – 26th August – The 39th Island Steam Show High falls, action stunts, fire-eating and knockabout comedy! Stunning shows in the main arena will make you gasp, cheer and laugh, while Mr. Alexander’s Travelling Show returns to enthrall and amuse, plus there’s live music on The Woodland Stage. See silly things to do with traction engines, and marvel at the fascinating working steam demonstrations. Climb aboard the traditional fairground rides or settle back for a steam train ride through the Island’s unspoilt countryside. Relish the sight of beautifully maintained vintage cars, motorcycles and old wagons, plus there are stalls, country crafts, and a good variety of refreshments. The Island Steam Show will make your August Bank Holiday a weekend to remember! SAVE by Booking in Advance This event is kindly sponsored by Wightlink and The Isle of Wight County Press
1st September – Morris Minor Rally The first car to sell a million! The ‘Moggy Minor’ is fondly remembered and is still a muchloved car. See a host of these old classics at the annual Morris Minor Rally at Havenstreet Station. Autojumble, refreshments and train rides available!
The exhibition coincides with the UK-wide Heritage Open Weekend, so there will be plenty to see on and around the Railway, including guided tours of our restoration workshops. 28th & 29th September – Wine Festival Whether you have a ‘nose’ for fine wines or just enjoy quaffing a favoured tipple, our annual wine festival offers a selection of wines from around the World to taste and purchase. 5th & 6th October – Autumn Steam Gala A new event for 2013! Marking the return to steam of former Island ‘Terrier’ locomotive No. 11 ‘Newport’ and former BR Ivatt Class 2 tank locomotive No. 41298, the weekend will feature many of the IW Steam Railway’s available locomotives, plus at least one guest locomotive (all details subject to engineering and will be confirmed at www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk) There will be numerous photo opportunities, with trains likely to feature mixed livery stock, and a special timetable will be in operation. SAVE by Booking in Advance Online
Rally presented by IW Morris Minor Owners Club
7th & 8th September – Model Railway Exhibition & Heritage Open Day A steam train here, a diesel there, and a mainline express charging through the station … Get up close and personal with your favourite model! Plus, new for 2013, take a ride on a 2’ gauge miniature railway!
Full details of all our Special Events and advanced booking facilities can be found online at www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk
Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November – Wizard Week See owls and birds of prey, be amazed at the magic shows, enjoy relaxing steam train rides, and tread cautiously through the enchanting Woodland Walk … But are you ready for surprises as you explore the ‘Spooky Maze’?! Dress-up as wizards, witches and other ghoulish characters and enter our Halloween Treasure Hunt! There are crafts, shop, plenty of FREE parking and refreshments available, and on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday, meet the Bat-Man and his bats!
7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 20th to 24th December – Santa Specials For Families, For Friends, For Children, For You! Relax with a cosy 10-mile round trip through the Island’s winter countryside, aboard a majestic steam train, before enjoying the lovely festive atmosphere with live Christmas music, a bustling Christmas market, the Christmas garden and lots of entertainment just for children … Then stroll through the sparkling Winter Wonderland to meet Santa who will have a wonderful gift for every child! SAVE by Booking in Advance Online
9th & 10th November – Hayling BILLY 50 A new event for 2013! A special weekend of trains to mark 50 years since the closure of the Hayling Island branch, featuring two terrier locos which formally served the branch – No. 8 ‘Freshwater’ and No. 11 ‘Newport’ – and possibly one further visiting Terrier. Plus there’s an exhibition recalling the halcyon days of this South Coast branchline which operated out of Havant Station. SAVE by Booking in Advance Online
26th December – Mince Pie Specials Settle back in our warm and comfortable Victorian and Edwardian carriages to enjoy a steam train journey through the Island’s unspoilt winter landscape. SAVE by Booking in Advance Online
Easter Hols & Summer Hols
This event is kindly sponsored by Wightlink
1st January 2014 – New Year ‘Hangover’ Specials Welcome 2014 with a peaceful New Year ride through the Island’s winter landscape aboard our vintage steam trains. SAVE by Booking in Advance Online
Kids Go Free! Kids Go Free daily during the Easter hols and every day during August 2013! v Relax with a steam train ride v Hop off at one of our stations for a walk in the countryside v Watch the kids letting off steam in the Childrens Play Area v Take a stroll through the Woodland Walk. Plus there’s a great menu in our Refreshment Rooms, our Shop with lots to browse and even a second-hand book shop for some bargain holiday reading! Kids Go FREE - Up to 2 children aged up to 15 years FREE per full-fare paying adult. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other vouchers or offers. Offer applies to one-day travel tickets only. Offer applies from 29th March to 12th April 2013 including the Easter Weekend, and from 1st to 31st August 2013 including Victorian Weekend and The Island Steam Show weekend!
Journey along the line •••
The multi-award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway is one of Britain’s leading heritage railways, recapturing the days when the Island boasted 55 miles of rural railway lines. Brought to life again are those gleaming locomotives, cheerful carriages, and proudly rejuvenated stations, bridges and signals.
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WOOTTON STATION A quiet country terminus reminiscent of an Isle of Wight Central Railway station from 100 years ago. v Edwardian station building featuring a Waiting Room, Ticket Office and Toilet v Picnic area overlooking the station v Two local pubs within a few minutes walk v Take a stroll along the former trackbed towards Newport which is now a footpath and cycleway v FREE car park v On the main bus route (No. 9) between Ryde and Newport.
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ASHEY STATION A rural halt built in the early 1960s and surrounded by open countryside Ideal for walkers! Footpaths and bridleways from the station offer some excellent country and downland walks Picnic in peace and enjoy the magnificent country views while watching the trains go by! Only accessible by train or on foot – there is no road access or parking. Ashey Station
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Fare Information • • • Pay Once and Ride All Day! Our All-Day Rover Tickets offer the best value! These full journey return tickets generally allow unlimited travel on date of validity, INCLUDING admission to all stations, the Museum, Children’s Play Area, Woodland Walk, and (subject to any working restrictions) the Carriage & Wagon Workshop. Third First Adult All-Day Rover £10.50 £15.50 Child All-Day Rover (5-15 years) £5.50 £10.50 Infant All-Day Rover (0-4 years) FREE FREE (Infants free subject to a maximum of two infants per fare-paying adult. Otherwise carried at child rate)
Family All-Day Rover
£26.50
Dog
£3.00 £3.00
£41.50
(Family tickets available for two adults and two children travelling together)
All-Day Rover
Inspiring • Surprising • Award-Winning!
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(Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. Conveyed subject to the safety and comfort of other passengers, and at the Railway’s discretion)
Island Liner Day Rover - Enjoy a day’s unlimited travel on the Island’s electric trains as well as the Steam Railway Adult £15.00 Child (5-15 years) £7.50 (Island Liner fares not available for some Special Events. Island Liner fares subject to change during the currency of this brochure)
Havenstreet Station – Admission for non-travellers Adult £3.00 Child (0-15 years) FREE (Child FREE subject to a maximum of two children per paying adult, otherwise £3.00) Please Note: Revised fares may be in operation for certain Special Events. Details are available on the Special Events pages on our website
Isle of Wight Steam Railway The Railway Station, Havenstreet Nr Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 4DS Telephone 01983 882204 www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk By car Enter PO33 4DS in your SatNav, or head for Havenstreet (3 miles from Ryde and 3 miles from Newport) and look for signs to Havenstreet or Steam Railway, where you’ll find our large FREE car park. By train From Ryde, Brading, Sandown, Lake or Shanklin, direct to Smallbrook Junction. Island Line Trains 08457 48-49-50 www.island-line.co.uk By bus Service 9 to Wootton Station (operated by Southern Vectis). Southern Vectis 01983 827000 www.islandbuses.info From the mainland On Foot: Wightlink Catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour Station to Ryde Pier, or Hovertravel hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde Esplanade, then train to Smallbrook. Red Funnel Red Jet to Cowes then bus. With Car: Ferry services run from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, Southampton to East Cowes, and Lymington to Yarmouth. Hovertravel 01983 811000 www.hovertravel.co.uk Red Funnel Ferries 0844 844 9988 www.redfunnel.co.uk Wightlink Ferries 0871 376 1000 www.wightlink.co.uk
For more information
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Private Hire, Functions and Train Charter v Our events field, large marquee and The Calbourne Room can be hired for external events, shows, weddings, children’s parties, celebrations, conferences and meetings v Private train charters and photographic charters are also available v Hiring for TV and professional film-work is available For more details please contact liz.king@iwsteamrailway.co.uk 01983 882204
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From Southampton
Tickets for all our operating days and our many special events, may be purchased as you enter the Railway on the day, or may be purchased in advance via our website
Group Visits Groups, parties, clubs, societies and schools are always very welcome at The Isle of Wight Steam Railway. For group and party organisers who are able to book in advance, we are happy to assist with all arrangements for your visit. This includes seat reservations, meal reservations, ticketing and, if required, liaison with other Island attractions to offer a combined rate. v For Groups of 10 or more persons, reduced rates are available if booked in advance v School and pre-school parties are welcome – Special fares available, together with educational packs v Enquiries from coach operators and drivers are welcomed v Free coach and mini-bus parking is available For more details please contact liz.king@iwsteamrailway.co.uk 01983 882204
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on our Steam Train services and our Special Events, please go to www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk or call 01983 882204 or email liz.king@iwsteamrailway.co.uk
All details contained in this leaflet are for information only and are subject to change without notice. Isle of Wight Steam Railway is registered in England as a Charity, No 280918. © Isle of Wight Railway Co Ltd. 2013 Design and Print by Crossprint Ltd
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