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What's Included
- Experience a thrilling themed murder mystery evening on a steam train
- A three course dining experience with tea/coffee onboard first class dining carriages hauled by a vintage steam locomotive
- Interact with crew and passengers to solve the whodunit as you steam through the Leicestershire countryside
- You'll travel a total distance of approximately 16 miles on the only double track mainline heritage railway in England
- Stop en-route at the beautiful Edwardian Gas lit Rothley station where a key scene of the mystery is usually played out
- You'll also receive a ticket which enables unlimited travel on the railway the day after the dinner
- Seating is generally on tables accommodating two or four people
- If booking a voucher for two please note: If tables for two are fully booked you will be on a shared table accommodating up to four
- There are 4 different Murder Plots that run on selected dates throughout the year
The Plots
I Die With My Little Spy
- It’s 1959; the height of the Cold War and a chill wind blows through Thymely over Actin Station after the shock discovery of the murdered body of mild-mannered professor, Gustave Wynd! Tensions run high as the finger of suspicion points in all directions. Is his sniffling companion, Katya Khold really as distraught as she makes out?
No Ration For Murder
- War may be raging on the Continent, but back home life must go on – but not for Farmer Cyst – he’s just been found murdered on his way to market! Who could have wanted him dead?
A Fayre Day to Die
- It's 1949 and the Thymely over Actin village show is being held for the first time in a decade where there are accolades galore for the various winners. As the train pulls in packed with excited fayre-goers and judges, it appears that someone has their eye on a much bigger prize – murder!
A Monumental Murder
- It’s been a lovely day out in Thymely over Actin and the members of the Little Hampton Brass Rubbing Society are catching their train home. Unfortunately, one of their group has already departed! Who could possibly have murdered friendly Roger Mee?
What Can I Expect
All aboard the Murder Mystery Train departing Loughborough station at half past seven! Step back in time to when detectives had impressive moustaches and the whole murderous scenario happened in the middle of luxury steam train journeys. Here's your invite to dinner on one of the UK's best-loved murder mystery trains.
The drama starts on the platform before you've even boarded the train. You might hear snippets of an argument or spot some passengers getting in a flutter. You may even witness the Station Master's cries on discovering a body in the waiting room. Pay attention dear passenger, as a murder could be committed in the train, on the line or at the station!
Your role will be to help unravel the mystery unfolding before your very eyes, as the steam train rolls along the Great Central Railway line. This is murder - and the mystery must be resolved before anyone can get off the train. You are all implicated as witnesses, or maybe even suspects.
As one might say, 'murder is with us now' and you'll be expected to help with the interrogations of passengers and staff alike.
During all of this, you'll be enjoying a sumptuous three course gourmet dinner. While you're tucking into your entrée, you might notice someone onboard behaving oddly. Take note of everything going on around you, as the murderer is sure to be among you...
Throughout the evening, on this murder mystery train travelling on the UKs only double-track main line heritage railway, you will meet some wonderful characters, all of whom will definitely make an impression!
With any luck, by the time you're sipping on an after dinner coffee, you will have the murder mystery train's perpetrator well and truly framed. This is a fantastic night out that combines delicious food with intrigue and suspense. Buy your Great Central Railway murder mystery train tickets now. It's a murder mystery departure well worth making the journey from all over the UK for!
When Is It Available
- Selected dates between February - November
- The adventure starts at 19:00 and the murder mystery train usually returns around 22:00
- All dates are subject to availability
- Due to the popularity of this experience please book early to avoid disappointment
- 8th February - I Die With My Little Spy
- 22nd February - I Die With My Little Spy
- 8th March - I Die With My Little Spy
- 22nd March - I Die With My Little Spy
- 11th April - I Die With My Little Spy
- 2nd May - No Ration For Murder
- 16th May - No Ration For Murder
- 30th May - No Ration For Murder
- 31st May - No Ration For Murder
- 4th July - A Fayre Day To Die
- 1st August - A Fayre Day To Die
- 22nd August - A Fayre Day To Die
- 19th September - A Fayre Day To Die
- 26th September - A Monumental Murder
- 24th October - A Monumental Murder
- 15th November - A Monumental Murder
Location
- Loughborough Central Station, the Great Central Railway
Suitable For
- Minimum age is 18
Spectators
- Spectators are not permitted on this experience
- Extra runabout tickets are available to purchase giving unlimited travel on the line
Anything Else
- Additional drinks can be purchased from the onboard licenced bar
- To ensure the widest range of dates for guests, tables for four may also be available as an option for couples who are happy to share a table
- Images courtesy of Art Deco Productions Ltd. Trading as ADP Events
Menu
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French Onion Soup with a Gruyere and Garlic Crouton
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Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
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