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What's Included
- A steam train lunch for two or four people
- A three course meal
- Full waitress service aboard the first class dining coach
- Enjoying fabulous scenery travelling through countryside for over 22 miles
- Unlimited travel on the railway for the day
- Full bar facilities are available on board
- Seating is generally on tables accommodating up to 4 people
- To guarantee a table for two opt for the exclusive voucher and you will be seated on a table with no other guests which also includes a glass of prosecco each
Menu
served with olives and vinaigrette
served with a wedge of bread
served with onion gravy
served with seasonal vegetables
served with seasonal vegetable and gravy
served with pouring cream
served with custard
served with pouring cream
served with chutney
served with a wedge of bread
served with yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes
served with yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetable and roast potatoes
served with creamy mash
served with custard
served with pouring cream
When Is It Available
- The train departs from Froghall Station at 13:30 sharp returning to Froghall Station at approximately 15:00
- Selected Saturdays and Sundays between February and October
- Due to the popularity of this experience please book well in advance to avoid disappointment
- 1st February
- 8th February
- 1st March
- 15th March
- 3rd May
- 24th May
- 14th June
- 28th June
- 12th July
- 26th July
- 9th August
- 23rd August
- 13th September
- 2nd February
- 9th February
- 16th February
- 23rd February
- 2nd March
- 9th March
- 16th March
- 23rd March
- 30th March
- 6th April
- 13th April
- 20th April
- 27th April
- 4th May
- 11th May
- 18th May
- 25th May
- 1st June
- 8th June
- 15th June
- 22nd June
- 29th June
- 6th July
- 13th July
- 27th July
- 3rd August
- 10th August
- 17th August
- 24th August
- 25th August
- 31st August
- 7th September
- 14th September
- 21st September
- 28th September
- 5th October
- 12th October
- 19th October
- 26th October
What Can I Expect
Fancy a nice lunch at the Churnet Valley Railway? It's all aboard the 1:30 pm departure for a tasty Saturday or Sunday luncheon onboard an historic and beautifully restored steam train.
Usually when you've got a train to catch it's always a bit of stress and you might not even get a seat. Well, you'll be pleased to hear it's very much welcoming and friendly at the Churnet Valley Railway and you will not only have a large, comfy armchair style seat, but a fully set table too!
You are heartily invited to arrive at Kingsley & Froghall station in good time before your lunch train departure so you can have a meander around. The Victorian station building and waiting room is truly lovely and very authentic, yet it is in fact a reproduction, as the original was raised to the ground soon after the train line closed.
Just before 1:30pm, your steward will invite you to board your train. The steam locomotive will be stoked up ready to go and the onboard waiting team will be on hand to show you to your table. The 'Moorlander' dining car has been beautifully restored and offers first class accommodation - right down to flower arrangements and linen tablecloths. They don't do lunch by halves at this wonderful railway through the Churnet Valley, that's for sure!
Saturday's menu offers regional delicacies such as Creamy Garlic Chicken with Seasonal Vegetable, while Sunday's menu is centered around a traditional British Sunday roast, complete with all the trimmings. All courses are served at your table, leaving you to chat and gaze out of the window at the ever-changing Churnet Valley scenery as you rumble gently along the railway tracks.
We think riding the Churnet Valley Railway lunch train is the perfect weekend activity for all the family. A good, freshly-cooked meal combines with the glamour of the golden age of steam travel and stunning Staffordshire countryside views, to make for a superb railway experience. All aboard for your luncheon departure!
Location
- Churnet Valley Railway, Staffordshire
- Departing from and returning to Froghall Station, Stoke-on-Trent
Suitable For
- Minimum age 8
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Anything Else
- The railway does not guarantee that trains will depart as stated and reserves the right to cancel or alter any trains without prior notice and change the motive power for whatever reason. No liability for loss, inconvenience or delay can be accepted
- Parking: There is free parking at Froghall with limited Disabled Parking. We advise that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 stars
Total Reviews: 31
Find out what other customers think of the experience
Reviews
Very well organised. Delicious food and and a very enjoyable afternoon.
Amazing day great food lovely people loved every minute of it would definitely do again
It's was that good we joined the membership
Got it for my wife’s birthday, fantastic food was delicious atmosphere brilliant can’t fault it
