Families in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, can take children on a heritage train for just £1 during the February half-term break. Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is running a “Kids for a Quid” promotion on Wednesday 18 February 2026 to provide an affordable day out for local families.
Child tickets for ages 3–15 cost £1 when travelling with a paying adult; children under three travel free. The heritage line runs for 7.5 miles between Peterborough Nene Valley Station and Yarwell Junction, with stops including Orton Mere, Overton (for Nene Park/Ferry Meadows) and Wansford.
NVR is a volunteer-led educational charity and relies on volunteers to operate its services. Organisers say the promotion aims to help families facing high living costs while encouraging more people to visit the heritage attraction.
Michael Purcell, chairman of Nene Valley Railway, has said contributions and events like this help the railway “weather the current storm” and support its long-term future. The group has been fundraising to cover rising operational and coal costs and to pay for maintenance.
Tickets can be pre-booked via the official NVR website; the child fare discount is applied when purchased alongside an adult ticket. Note: NVR sometimes substitutes diesel units for steam locomotives for operational reasons — current event information indicates the Pacer and Swedish railcar will be used on 18 February — so visitors expecting a steam-hauled service should check the NVR website before travelling.
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