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What's Included
- Board an historic locomotive steam train and travel through the Leicestershire countryside
- You will be served a three course Sunday lunch with coffee and mints in the first class restaurant cars
- Receive a 'runabout ticket' allowing you on as a passenger on any train as well as access to the platform and museums
- Seating is generally on tables accommodating two or four people
What Can I Expect
Step back in time with a Great Central Railway Sunday Lunch steam train outing! A traditional Sunday roast lunch served aboard ‘The Elizabethan' steam train at this renowned heritage railway in Leicestershire.
The Great Central is one of the most popular steam railway visitor attractions in the UK and boasts countless TV and film appearances too. When it comes to steam train Sunday lunches, the dedicated and passionate crew of this train have got it spot on. Great food and great service, on a superb steam train.
Just as it would have been during the golden age of steam, your meal is freshly prepared in the on-board kitchens of the train and served at your table in the first class dining car of this 'Elizabethan' service.
As you take in the amazing views from your window, you will be served your three-course Sunday lunch. Sit back, relax and let yourself be dined in 1950s style, during the 16 mile round trip from Loughborough to Leicester North stations and back again.
A definite highlight is pausing for a few minutes on the Swithland Reservoir. It's so lovely and haven for wildlife too, making for a tranquil and picturesque backdrop for your luncheon.
Once the coffee has been sipped and the after lunch mints munched, you will arrive back at Loughborough station, but your steam train Sunday lunch doesn't end there. With this experience you benefit from free travel on all trains all day, as well as being able to visit the on-site museum, making for a full day out.
These Great Central Railway Sunday lunches are hugely popular, so make sure you buy your voucher and get your table reserved as soon as possible!
When Is It Available
- The Elizabethan Luncheon train runs most Sunday lunchtimes from January to November
- The train will depart from Loughborough Central at 13:00 and return at approximately 14:30
- Sunday 6th April
- Sunday 13th April
- Sunday 20th April
- Sunday 4th May
- Sunday 11th May
- Sunday 18th May
- Sunday 25th May
- Sunday 8th June
- Sunday 22nd June
- Sunday 29th June
- Sunday 6th July
- Sunday 13th July
- Sunday 20th July
- Sunday 27th July
- Sunday 3rd August
- Sunday 10th August
- Sunday 24th August
- Sunday 31st August
- Sunday 7th September
- Sunday 14th September
- Sunday 21st September
- Sunday 28th September
- Sunday 12th October
- Sunday 19th October
- Sunday 26th October
- Sunday 2nd November
- Sunday 9th November
Location
- The train will depart from the Great Central Station in Loughborough
- The train will travel 4 miles before taking in the views from the Swithland viaduct, near Rothley and follows the same route North back to the station
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