Madder Valley Railway Special Running Day
Sunday 21 June 2026
Organised by Pendon Museum
Organised by Pendon Museum
Venue
Pendon Museum
High Street
Long Wittenham
Abingdon
OX14 4QD
Opening Times
11am - 4pm (last entry at 3.15pm)
Prices
Adults £9.00
Over 60’s & Students £8.00
Children (5-16) £7.00
Children under 5 Free
Family Groups (2 adults and 2 children) £25.00
Individual Friends of Pendon have complimentary admission (£22.00 pa)
Family Friends of Pendon have complimentary admission for 2 adults and 2 children (£40.00 pa)
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John Ahern's historic railway will be running on a select few days a year to help preserve this incredible creation.
Normal museum admission prices apply and there is no need to book in advance.
Make sure to pick up a copy of our recently published Guide book which has some updated information about the MVR and is a must-have for any model rail enthusiast or anyone interested in John Ahern. You can purchase the Guide book at the museum or from our web shop (p&p fees apply)
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The Madder Valley Railway Special Running Days at Pendon Museum are scheduled to take place on select days throughout the year. The first running day of 2026 will be held on Sunday 21 June. On this day, the historic model railway created by John Ahern will be operational, allowing visitors to see this incredible creation in action.
The event will take place at Pendon Museum in Long Wittenham, with normal museum admission prices applying. There is no need to book in advance, and visitors can simply turn up on the day. Admission costs vary depending on age and group size, with adults paying £9.00, over 60's and students £8.00, children between 5 and 16 £7.00, and children under 5 entering free. Family groups of two adults and two children will be charged £25.00, while individual Friends of Pendon have complimentary admission as part of their membership. Family Friends of Pendon also have complimentary admission for two adults and two children as part of their membership.
During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a copy of the recently published Guide book, which contains updated information about the Madder Valley Railway and is a must-have for any model rail enthusiast or those interested in John Ahern. The Guide book can be purchased at the museum.
The event will take place from 11am to 4pm, with the last entry at 3.15pm. Refreshments will be available on site, and free parking is provided. For full details and admission prices, visitors should check the museum's website.
This summary is generated automatically from information supplied to this website and publicity material published by the event organiser.
