Ghost Trains — Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway in Worcestershire and Shropshire runs Ghost Trains from Kidderminster Station over the Halloween weekend. The operator invites passengers to start the adventure at Kidderminster Station, with ghostly photo opportunities, a disco and food vendors, while the King & Castle pub, the Coffee Express kiosk and the gift shop are open to visit.

Once on board, the train passes through haunted stations on the way to Arley, which the operator calls the home of the living dead. Expect eerie encounters and ghostly surprises: there are actors at Bewdley and Arley stations as well as on the train. The operator advises parents to expect jump scares, periods with the train lights off, and noise.

The journey from Kidderminster to Arley and back lasts approximately 75 minutes. Passengers do not get off at Arley; they stay on the train throughout. For visitors aged 18 and over, the railway runs a separate Scream Train.

A return journey of approximately 75 minutes from Kidderminster to Arley, with actors at Bewdley and Arley stations and on board, jump scares, periods with the lights off and loud moments. Each child receives a goodie bag. Passengers stay on the train throughout.

Departs from Kidderminster Station (DY10 1QX). The operator asks passengers to arrive up to 45 minutes before their selected departure; the station car park is ANPR-controlled and pay-per-day. Seating is in private compartments of six or four, or reserved tables of four or two (tables for two may have restricted views). Children under four travel free, do not count towards the group size and still receive a goodie bag. Wheelchair users should reserve a space when booking. Dogs are not permitted, except assistance dogs. Leave buggies at home; if one must come, it must be folded and stored on the train. Passengers must not bang on windows.