Paddington Bear is visiting the GWR over the weekend of 27th and 28th of September.

It’s Paddington’s birthday this year, would you believe he’s 50, and to help him celebrate the GWR’s laying on a weekend of fun for the family.

Paddington himself will be mingling with the crowds with plenty of time for a photo and a chat.

Included within your train ticket price (normal fares apply at £10 adults, £8.50 seniors, £6 children (aged 3-15 for this event) family £27 (2 adults and up to 3 children)) there is free:

Punch and Judy and Magic show
Bouncy Castle
Ride on a heritage routemaster double decker bus
Fun and Games with the GWR’s own Fire Brigade
Colouring and craft activity
Story Telling.
Platform Passport with competition.

Also at the GWR for this weekend there will be a roundabout and the North Gloucestershire Narrow Gauge Railway will be open.

There’s no need to book, just turn up at either Toddington or Cheltenham stations, buy your normal train ticket and enjoy your day!  Please note that there is no parking at Winchcombe station during this event and entry is not possible to Winchcombe station without a train ticket.  The timetable is available HERE

Here are a few pictures from Paddington’s visit to the GWR in April this year: