Winter Warmers:

Stop Press - Kids-for-a-Quid £1 - see below!

GWR Steam Locomotive No 1369 from the South Devon Railway will be hauling our steam trains on Saturday and Sunday 28 & 29 December and again on New Year's Day 01 January 2025. You can join the trains at either Chinnor or Princes Risborough stations - for car parking and public transport access please see the section on Arriving. Then choose your seats, sit back, relax and enjoy the winter panorama alongside the Chiltern Hills. As the lovely views open out with the Vale of Aylesbury stretching into the distance, you may spot deer or other local wildlife including the Red Kites overhead. For further information please see our Journey Guide.

LIGHT WALK & WINTER WONDERLAND MODEL RAILWAY AT CHINNOR:

From the shop end of Chinnor station platform take a gentle stroll through the Light Walk to enlighten your day with the visual excitement of lively lights and stimulating sounds of memorable music to make your Winter Warmer visit one to remember. Then step through to the Winter Wonderland Model Railway which is put together by John and Jack from The Children’s Leaflets and Activities Group:

• There are battery operated locomotives pulling special rolling stock along the tracks throughout the day
• Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Toby, Spencer and others will ‘hopefully’ all run to entertain you!

John reminds us the display is not designed to be an enthusiasts’ model railway and instead it is more for the enjoyment of younger children - but of course grandparents, parents and older children may enjoy it too. Enjoy this extra festive event before it hibernates!

WINTER WARMER FARES:

Standard Day tickets are issued as go-as-you-please Day Rovers and are valid on every train. Stay for a couple of trips - or come for just one return journey if you only prefer a taster - it's the same price and you can also break your journey at Chinnor or Princes Risborough for a stroll into the village or town.

Adult, Concession, Resident and Child tickets may be purchased at stations or online until 14.00 on the day of travel. If bought online the 'adult' tickets are generally £1 cheaper than buying at stations (note £2 agency fee per online transaction applies):

• Adult (16-59 yrs) £16 - online £15
• Concession (Senior 60+ yrs, Adult National Railcard, RailRiders Card) £14 - online £13
• Resident (Adult or Senior living in Postcodes OX39 or HP27) £11 - online £10
• Kids-for-a-Quid (Accompanied 3-15 years maximum 2 Children per Adult/Concession/Resident ticket holder) £1
• 0-2 yrs Free (no ticket required)
  

On the train: Residents please show proof of local address, or Card holders bring your card with you - thank you!

Other Concessionary Cards - we also accept HRA Privilege Cards, TOC/Network Rail Privilege Cards, Members Cards and Directors Passes. See your Card issuer for concession rates and details. Tickets are only available on the day of travel at station ticket offices. 

Single tickets (for travel in one direction) are only available on the day of travel at station ticket offices - please call 07979-055366 (10.00-16.00) for information.

Less-able Concessionary tickets - for visually impaired or those whose disability necessitates a carer - when one full price Adult Rover ticket is purchased at station ticket offices the less-able person together with one accompanying carer may travel together for the total cost of £16.00. The same Concessionary ticket arrangements also apply for wheelchair users (to book wheelchair spaces please see below).

Accessiblity we welcome all visitors to the Railway, including those who are less able and their accompanying carer or assistance dog. Wheelchair spaces are limited to one per steam hauled train and reservations for your wheelchair and accompanying carer or companion must be obtained in advance - please call 07979-055366 (10.00-16.00) to book.

Well-behaved small dogs are always welcome and travel Free - they must be kept on a short lead and must NOT be allowed on the seats - do bring a blanket or similar for them to sit on the floor please. Dogs are NOT allowed in any Restaurant or dining areas (except Assistant dogs).

Buggies and strollers CANNOT be accommodated on the trains. They may be left on the platform at our stations, or if arriving by car you may prefer to leave them in your vehicle.

No seat reservations are required - which means that you can choose to sit wherever you wish.

WINTER WARMER TIMETABLE:

FOOD & DRINK:

On the trains - each day a trolley service of teas, coffees and light refreshments will be provided by our volunteers. There's also one cup of complimentary tea or coffee for every adult ticket holder from the trolley (other drinks and snacks are available at the usual tariff). 

The Station Café at Chinnor - will be open on Sunday 29 December and New Year's Day 01 January only for the service of teas, coffees, soft drinks and bottled water. We also have a selection of sandwiches and baps all freshly made on the day, together with hot sausage rolls and pasties, homemade cakes, biscuits, crisps etc. Note: The Station Café at Chinnor is closed on Saturday 28 December.

OTHER LOCAL THINGS TO SEE & DO:

If you are looking for something more to do in Chinnor village or Princes Risborough town, or more generally in the local area - please see our What to see and do section for information.

We look forward to your visit and thank you for your support.