HERITAGE steam trains are once again running daily in Worcestershire.

Severn Valley Railway welcomes more than 250,000 visitors each year on board one of its heritage steam locomotives for a journey back in time along the 16-mile line from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, passing through the Severn Valley scenery.

Steam trains run daily between May and October, and at weekends and in school holidays from February to December.

Passengers can get on and off en-route to take in any of the SVR’s six historic stations or head to The Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley, packed with interactive and informative exhibits, a café and gift shop.

There is freshly-cooked food from cream teas to Sunday roasts at The Engine House café and the Refreshment Room at Kidderminster.

The new Refreshment Room at Bridgnorth also opens this summer. A range of on-train dining experiences are on offer too.

The SVR’s many events include spring and autumn steam galas, Step Back to the 1940s weekends, Classic Vehicle Day and the much-loved Santa Steam Specials.

For more information, visit svr.co.uk, call 01562 757900 or see the Severn Valley Railway official site or families pages on Facebook.