2024 Asparagus Express at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

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Asparagus Express from Broadway on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway

All aboard the Asparagus Express! Running from Broadway Railway Station to Cheltenham Race Course Station, celebrate St George's Day and the launch of the British Asparagus Festival with an asapara-tastic steam train journey.

The 2024 British Asparagus Festival Launch takes place on Tuesday 23 April:

Classic cars, including Morgan cars will gather at The Fleece Inn, Bretforton, from 9.30am, to enjoy a little music & dancing before all heading off to Broadway station.

You will join our 'Asparagus Express Steam Train' which departs at 11.35am from Broadway station to Cheltenham Race Course, returning 12.55pm (arriving Broadway 1.56pm).

Join Gus the Asparagus Man, St George and others as we transport the first hundred-round of Vale Asparagus in iconic style through the beautiful Cotswold countryside and this year we're heading to Cheltenham. Gus and St George will parade the asparagus through the train for photo opportunities.

The British Asparagus Festival team will then donate the hundred asparagus spears to National Star Charity in Cheltenham, where our prized asparagus will be whipped into delicious dishes to be served at the Star Bistro, showcasing the very best of English seasonal & local fare.

Please note you are purchasing a ticket for the Broadway to Cheltenham (return) steam train ride only, as part of the Asparagus Express 'experience' - after that you are free to travel the line with your Rover ticket, if you wish.

‍5% discount if tickets purchased online in advance. For more information visit www.gwsr.com

Directions
Road Directions

You can start your journey at any of our main stations. But, please be advised that parking at Winchcombe is very limited, so if you are coming by car we strongly recommend passengers to start their journey at one of our other main stations: Cheltenham Racecourse station, GL50 4SH. what3words hobby.rates.stray, Toddington station GL54 5DT what3words puzzles.throats.expectant, or Broadway WR12 7DF what3words reworked.frog.canyons.
Passengers travelling from Broadway should also be aware that the car park has a pay & display meter and is not owned or controlled by the GWSR. WR12 7DF what3words reworked.frog.canyons
Public Transport Directions
It is easy to travel to Cheltenham via coach and train. With many direct services available from most major cities. Buses run regularly to Cheltenham Racecourse from the town centre, the bus station and the railway station.

Winchcombe station can be reached by the 606 bus operated by Pullham's from Cheltenham to Chipping Camden, this stops at Winchcombe, Toddington and Broadway.

Stagecoach run the W bus service stopping at Broadway, Toddington and Winchcombe.

NN Creswell operate a bus to Broadway from Evesham.

Cheltenham Spa can be reach via the national network and stagecoach operate the D and E buses to Cheltenham Racecourse regularly.