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Steam Train Sunday Lunch in Somerset

Shepton Mallet
REF: ESRL20
Rated Based On 60 Reviews

  • A three course lunch on the Mendip Belle Dining train
  • Fresh, local food served from the train kitchen
  • Two round trips of the two and a half mile track
  • There is a fully licensed bar on the train

What's Included

  • Relax and enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch including three appetising courses
  • Dine in the beautifully restored carriages on the Mendip Belle wine & dine train
  • Main meals have a choice of various meats and a vegetarian option on each course
  • The journey consists of two round trips of the two and a half mile track (total of 10 miles)
  • During the journey your meal will be served at a reserved table
  • Seating is in booths of 4 seats but if there are only two attending, you will not have to share seats with others
  • There is a fully licensed bar on the train where alcoholic or soft drinks can be purchased
  • Vouchers include a day rover ticket providing unlimited travel of the track for the day
  • Guests are welcome to look around the engine shed and workshop and visit the small museum on the platform

What Can I Expect

Enjoy a Sunday lunch with a difference onboard our steam trains in Somerset, where good food and fantastic scenery come together to make for an unforgettable afternoon under the power of steam. Taking in the beautiful East Somerset Railway line, you will tuck into a three-course culinary treat that is the perfect complement to this wonderful rail journey.

Steam train rides are perennially popular and this Somerset treat is no different. Nothing beats partaking in a relaxed Sunday lunch as you watch the tranquil countryside go by from your comfortable seat in the beautifully restored carriage. Revel in plush surroundings of the Mendip Belle Wine and Dine train, where the ambiance is most definitely 'yesteryear glamour', with each table adorned with crisp white linen tablecloths, a quaint table lamp and heavy-weight curtains dressing the panoramic windows.

As you pull out of Cranmore station, your Somerset steam train luncheon experience will begin with a choice of light starter, before you proceed to the main course - a hearty meat or vegetarian main course. Followed by a dessert and after-dinner coffee and mints, this is truly a delicious treat to savour. Vegetarian options are available across all courses where applicable and alternative drinks are also on offer. The Belle train offers a well stocked bar, so if you fancy raising a glass in celebration then there's sure to be a bottle on board to suit your tastes.

Your steam train journey proceeds down the Somerset line to Mendip Vale Station, where your outbound journey terminates and you'll have a chance to watch from the platform as the steam locomotive turns and heads to the opposite end of the carriages to link up in preparation for your return. The entire round trip lasts approximately two hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meal in comfort and style.

This luxurious ride-and-dine steam train luncheon in Somerset is an unusual way to spend your Sunday and makes a fantastic meal out for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for a romantic weekend treat. Combining delicious food and elegant transport, make your Sunday lunch a meal to remember with an iconic journey on this stylish steam train in Somerset's rolling Mendip hills.

When Is It Available

  • Selected Sundays from April to October 2024
  • The train departs at 12:30 returning at approx 14:30
  • Guests should arrive at 12 noon for boarding
  • All dates are subject to availability
  • Due to popularity please book well in advance to avoid disappointment

Location

  • Shepton Mallet, Somerset

Suitable For

  • A minimum of two vouchers must be purchased for this dining experience
  • Under 17s must be accompanied by a participating adult

Spectators

  • Not suitable for spectators

Anything Else

  • The journey consists of two round trips of the two and a half mile track (total of 10 miles)
  • Please note: Dogs (except assist dogs) are not permitted on dining trains
  • The railway try their best to accommodate allergies and if you have any concerns please contact us before booking and advise of any allergy requirements at time of booking

Menu

Sunday Lunch Sample Menu

   

Starters

Melon with Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Ardennes Pate and Toast

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Prawn Cocktail

   

Mains

Beef and Doombar Ale Gourmet Pie

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Coq Au Vin (Chicken breast cooked in red wine with bacon and shallots)

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Vege (Homemade vegetarian cassoulet)

Sides

Creamed Potatoes

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Mixed Seasonal Vegetables

   

Puddings

Apple Crumble and Custard

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Toffee and Pear Torte

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Somerset Cheese Board & Crackers

  

Tea, Coffee and Mints

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Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 4
Total Reviews: 60

Find out what other customers think of the experience

 

Reviews

  based on 60 reviews

Rating: 4 stars
Andrew Hill
This was my wifes christmas present .It was a great day out food was excellent ,all staff were verr...
Rating: 4 stars
Carol
an excellent gift. Felt like royalty. Truly magical.
Rating: 4 stars
Trunk
Food excellent (especially the beef), staff friendly and efficient, well organised Station Master ...
Rating: 4 stars
Vanessa Garrett
It was a birthday present for my 92 year old mum in law. A perfect present for her. She thourghly e...
Rating: 4 stars
Stephen
A lovely experience for the whole family. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was exce...
Rating: 4 stars
Michael Fleckney
Very good meal and very efficient operation. I enjoyed it very much although I have no particular ...
Rating: 4 stars
Helen Lofting
A very well organized event. Easy to book, very helpful mainly volunteer staff. Food was excellent.
Rating: 4 stars
Mrs M Chapman
My Train experience with my family of eight was a wonderful memory. Thank You, East Somerset Railw...
Rating: 4 stars
Mrs M Chapman
I took seven family members eight including myself on a surprise day out, and what a lovely day out...
Rating: 4 stars
Julia Conway.
This was a 70th Birthday treat from my Daughter,it was a wonderful day out,especially being a steam...
Rating: 4 stars
Gordon Sparkes
The meal was very good and the service was excellent.
Rating: 4 stars
Christine Bryan
travel time too short and too long stationery at end of lines it was quite boring for us. especiall...
Rating: 4 stars
Mr.Paul Hudson
Had a lovely time.The staff and the food was faultless.
Rating: 4 stars
Bishop
Meal and service very good. Train ride a bit disappointing, seemed to spend as much time stationary...
Rating: 4 stars
S.Nicolson
Most enjoyable. Very good lunch with very helpful staff who walked miles up and down.
Rating: 4 stars
Janet williams
We had a lovely Sunday lunch on the Mendip Belle. It was a well organised trip and the people were ...
Rating: 4 stars
Peter Budd
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The meal was excellent and well presented. We were aware that the...
Rating: 4 stars
Lou
Enjoyed lovely Sunday lunch staff very friendly. Train trip far to short so hence lots of time sat...
Rating: 4 stars
Diane Hemmingham
Was expecting a steam train journey, however the train only went at about 5 miles an hour and only ...
Rating: 4 stars
Cecil Dunster
We enjoyed the trip, it was very well organised. The staff were very helpful, and friendly, and t...
Rating: 4 stars
P lewis
Excellent meal and service but thought the train journey was short. This was obviously governed by ...
Rating: 4 stars
Jan
A very well organised trip, all staff very attentive.
Rating: 4 stars
G Jay
We enjoyed the trip and had a great experience, mainly thanks to good weather and our fellow travel...
Rating: 4 stars
James Brennan
An excellent day out, our second trip on the steam engine. Very well organised.
Rating: 4 stars
Mrs E Fearnley
An extremely good experience. The whole trip was well organised and the staff outstanding. Would ...
Rating: 4 stars
Wendy Brown
It was fantastic to see the Steam engine, and that was our main concern, however the information as...
Rating: 4 stars
Janet
It was absolutely lovely. Weather couldn't have been better. Food was tasty, well cooked and tho...
Rating: 4 stars
James Wood
This was a birthday surprise for me and it was a very enjoyable experience. It was a very memorable...
Rating: 4 stars
Jack Wingate
An excellent day. well organised, good food and reasonably priced drinks. Well done East Somerset ...
Rating: 4 stars
Fiona Wheeler
Excellent day out only marred by the cold in the carriages which may have been a one off. If you l...
Rating: 4 stars
Michael Maggs
It was a fantastic experience - thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the food was excellent. Would hig...
Rating: 4 stars
Julie Griffiths
We really enjoyed our experience, the food was delicious, staff was friendly and accommodating. Wou...
Rating: 4 stars
Robert Lee
This was an Anniversary present for my wife and I from our son and grandkids. Staff friendly, lunch...
Rating: 4 stars
G Marrett
A great day out
Rating: 4 stars
John Ware
We had a most enjoyable day on the East Somerset Railway. We were allowed to explore everywhere and...
Rating: 4 stars
Barry Ross
Good meal. Pretty scenery. Engines great. Carriages a bit under-restored. Track too short. People g...
Rating: 4 stars
Lesley Baxter
I purchased this sunday lunch trip for my fiance' as a Valentine present. It was most enjoyable, t...
Rating: 4 stars
David Oickle
This was a present from the family and it was superb. The lunch was excellent with superb service f...
Rating: 4 stars
Ken Smith
The experience was very enjoyable. The food was good and the service excellent. Everyone was helpfu...
Rating: 4 stars
Rosemary Petheram
We had a really good time, the train carriages were clean and comfortable, the staff were very frie...
Rating: 4 stars
Helen Perry
Meal was well presented and all courses were appetizing. Waitresses were very helpful and polite....
Rating: 4 stars
Mr. Philip Hopkins
What a fantastic day. We arrived early and enjoyed a leisurely walk along the platform, taking in t...
Rating: 4 stars
Tony Hughes
For a Sunday lunch experience with a difference this trip was a great success. For the opportunity ...
Rating: 4 stars
Jo Curtis
There were six of us celebrating my husband's 65th birthday and this was a surprise treat for him. ...
Rating: 4 stars
Pete Maddams
The food and service was faultless and the whole experience was very well organised. The only minor...
Rating: 4 stars
Brynly Webb
Train, carriages, food & wine good, disappointed in the actual train journey, only traveld about 20...
Rating: 4 stars
David King
Generally a very pleasant experience. Main course of Sunday lunch rather disappointing (vegetarian ...
Rating: 4 stars
Caroline Newlands
We all had a fantastic time - a great experience :-)
Rating: 4 stars
anthony chapman
We are not train fanatics but just fancied something different to do. This is a journey backwards a...
Rating: 4 stars
anne holdaway
Sunday lunch was disappointing, the carrots and swede was overcooked and looked like dishwater, the...
Rating: 4 stars
Claire Williams
Very enjoyable day out. Whole experience was excellent.
Rating: 4 stars
Nick Martin
Very good but meal was not that brilliant .The train trip was very short ,but that said was enjoyab...
Rating: 4 stars
anita and roger hooper
We enjoyed the experience very much. From the moment you arrive it is like stepping back in time. Y...
Rating: 4 stars
ALH
The food was great and the staff really helpful and attentive - thank you. I was a little disapoint...
Rating: 4 stars
Trevor Routley
Glorious day, weather could have been less windy but enjoyed the experience of the meal and the rid...
Rating: 4 stars
A very pleasant way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Rating: 4 stars
Steph
Lovely day out with the plus of a motor bike rally assemblying in the car park. Everyone was very ...
Rating: 4 stars
Mrs Denise Colwell
Whilst the meal on board the steam train was very good we felt that the actual train journey was a ...
Rating: 4 stars
David Blackmore
A very interesting experience, it took me back to my childhood days. The railway staff very accomm...
Rating: 4 stars
lilly Noton
Really enjoyed our outing on the steam train. Overall the food was good but roast was a little dry ...