A family fun adventure is in store for visitors to the Severn Valley Railway this October half-term. 

Families can be sure of a warm welcome and an exciting day out at the heritage railway with nine consecutive days of fun from Saturday, October 26 to Sunday, November 3. 

Visitors can hop on board a diesel or steam-hauled train and see what they can spot as families are transported past 16 miles of stunning views and preserved stations. 

There will be a complimentary EyeSpy booklet for every family to test their observations skills during the ride. 

Lewis Maddox, visitor engagement manager at SVR, said: "If you want to let off some steam there's plenty of opportunity at The Engine House in Highley where we have a large outdoor play area. 

"Youngsters can get hands-on with sorting the mail in the travelling post office carriage and get up close with an array of full-size steam locomotives on display. 

"Between Monday, October 28 and Friday, November 1, we've got something really special. A huge train set at The Engine House courtesy of Train Time 'stay 'n' play' from 11am until 4pm." 

Children's play area at The Engine HouseChildren's play area at The Engine House (Image: SVR) Halloween also falls during the half-term holiday week with the SVR getting fully into the spooky spirit with its Ghost and Scream Trains. 

The trains are not for the faint-hearted with the experiences running during the evenings of Saturday, October 26, Wednesday, October 30 and Thursday, October 31. 

On the first weekend of the holiday, there will also be a Christmas Fayre which will take place at The Engine House on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. 

There will be plenty of local craftspeople and producers who will offer a huge variety of gifts to help everyone get an early start on their Christmas shopping. 

For more information and to buy tickets visit www.svr.co.uk