Charnwood Forester First Class Steam Train Dining Experience for Four
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Overview
Enjoy each other's company during an impressive five-course meal with a charming twist - your dining experience will take place in a first class restaurant car being hauled by a main-line steam locomotive, through the Leicestershire countryside.
Climb aboard, relax and prepare yourselves for a truly elegant dining experience. During the evening the train will complete 2 return journeys and will take a short stop at the award-winning Rothley Station complete with original Edwardian gas lights, to really have you feeling like you’ve been transported back to the golden age of steam trains.During the lighter evenings the train will also make a short stop on the viaduct over the picturesque Swithland Reservoir.
You will even be granted unlimited travel on the steam line on the day of your meal; the four of you are bound to have an experience to remember and will no doubt make some treasured memories.
- SKU
- PCFS54
- Locations
- 1 in the UK
- People
- For 4
- Validity
- 7 Months
- Rating
- 5.0 (34)
What's Included
- A 3 hour steam train journey
- A five-course dinner
- Optional unlimited all day travel
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
You should arrive at Loughborough Central, in order to board your train for a 19.00 departure (19.30 on Friday extras). Once all passengers have been seated at their reserved tables the train will set off and your dining experience will begin.
The attentive service staff will serve an impressive five-course meal throughout your journey in the first class restaurant car, through the Leicestershire countryside. Whilst drinks are not included there is an extensive range of wines, beers and spirits available for purchase from the steward. After an interlude at the delightfully atmospheric Rothley Station you will return to Loughborough Central at approximately 22.00.
Don’t forget to use your voucher for unlimited all day travel, along this line, on the date of your dining experience (or the following day if dining on a Friday).
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 5 (under 16s must be accompanied by a full paying adult)
- Unfortunately wheelchairs cannot be accommodated in the dining carriage
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Vouchers are valid for seven months from the issue date and cannot be extended.
This experience runs on most Saturday evenings from January to November and a few Fridays during the summer, departing at 19.00 (Fridays at 19.30) and returning at approximately 22.00.
We recommend you book six to eight weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please note that due to current COVID restrictions, the all-day travel element of this experience is suspended until safety measures are relaxed. Vouchers purchased will be valid for 2021 bookings.
Please allow up to 3 hours 30 minutes for your whole experience. The dining experience will last approximately 3 hours and you have the opportunity for unlimited travel prior to your experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
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5
Roslyn Carrick
30/08/2021
Excellent 60th Celebration
Couldn’t fault all the kind people involved. Event was delayed over 18months due to COVID,so had looked forward to this for a long time. The stations and the trains provided good entertainment. Quality of service and food on steam train was faultless. And intolerances within our party we’re well catered for.
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Darren
03/06/2021
Great day out
Fantastic food, excellent staff on board the train a totally relaxed and enjoyable experience
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5
Helen
19/10/2020
Brilliant evening
Celebrating an Anniversary the food was amazing the service was great and the train experience and station was lovely. Definitely recommend
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Michael
28/04/2019
Fabulous time and meal on a steam train
Had a fabulous time. Food and service exceptional. Very relaxing. Would highly recommend!!
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5
Robert and family
15/02/2018
lovely experience
great food, well attended by helpful polite waiters.
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Linda
23/10/2017
Birthday gift
A truly wonderful day spending time on the steam trains with family and being greeted by friendly staff and nice scenery. The evening dining was first class, hot food pleasant waiting staff ,dining in comfortable carriages with a lovely atmosphere in the glow of carriage lamps. All I can say is thank you to my son for a lovely birthday present .well worth a visit.
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5
Jason Righton
15/10/2017
Great Experience
An excellent night with great food and superb surroundings. Would throughly recommend. Seeing the trains in operation was great and all round value for money.
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5
Rosemary Williams
11/09/2017
Charnwood Forested Dining Experience
We had a fantastic time on the Charnwood Forester Dining Experience and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was lovely and the staff were friendly and very helpful. We would definatly recommend this experience to anyone who is thinking of doing it.
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5
Steph
04/09/2017
Brillisnt
The 4 of us couldn't have had a better time. Not only was going on a steam train a fabulous experience but what made it even better was the top class service from the staff. All very friendly, efficient and couldn't do enough for us. The food was also sensational. I would definitely rebook this and do it again.
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John
24/07/2017
Nostalgia
Great experience. If you are old enough to remember Steam trains then this is the experience for you. Food was traditional and very tasty. Get to Loughborough early, don't follow the signs as you may end up at the wrong station. Use the postcode supplied. The station is in Time warp. Brings back loads of memories. Staff were very informative and very friendly.
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5
Jeanette
18/07/2017
A wonderful 70th birthday present
We set off from Loughborough station on a sunny Friday evening pulled by a magnificent steam engine. Our dinner was served by staff, who were very pleasant and helpful, particularly as myself and my daughter needed a gluten free meal. We stopped briefly at Rothley station, where we got out and enjoyed a meander along the platform, lit by gas lights. We continued to Leicester North and back again. We also used the tickets to visit The International Space Station at Leicester during the day.
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5
Locks
11/07/2017
Memorable Experience
Bought for us by our son we had a lovely evening on noard Charnwood. Made even more enjoyable by a beautiful summer evening.
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Peter Fish
05/07/2017
Just great
We had a wonderful evening on the steam train the food was superb and the staff excellent. Did think that you should have a tip box for the chefs and waitresses.
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Mike
18/06/2017
Charnwood Forester
Excellent meal and service
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Sue Pearce
12/06/2017
Steam train with meal in. Charnwood forest
We all had a great evening. The service was excellent and the food was plentiful and very good given the reduced kitchen facilities.
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Graham
08/05/2017
Day on the trains
Very enjoyable day. The dining experience was really relaxed allowing us to enjoy company and the atmosphere.
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Robert
23/04/2017
Great relaxing evening
We rode the Charnwood Forester First Class Steam Train Dining and must say the meal was very good. The steam train ride was a nice nostalgic experience and relaxing with very attentive staff.
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5
Kerry Sarson
09/04/2017
Fantastic
This was a birthday present for my boyfriend's Mum and was absolutely brilliant. We all enjoyed ourselves and the service, food and experience were excellent. Thank you very much for a great experience
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Fo
02/04/2017
Great train experience
Wonderful gift at Christmas that created a lasting special memory. The food, presentation and attentiveness of staff could not be faulted. I highly recommend this trip to anyone whether interested in steam railways or not, it's fab!
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5
Alison
12/03/2017
Really good day out for a special occasion
Really enjoyed our day out on the great central railway... If you book onto the evening dining carriage you get free travel all day, so we started with the griddle car at 10.00 am and ended with the 5 course dinner at 7pm. The platform itself is lovely and atmospheric to look around and the small museum and shop. Food was great and staff were very helpful, friendly and professional all day. Great day out.
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Karen Myatt
06/02/2017
Eternally Memorable Occasion
I bought the Charnwood Forester Steam Train Dining Experience as a surprise gift for my railway enthusiast husband's 60th birthday. His reaction when the surprise was unveiled as we boarded the train as diners and joined by surprise guests - our daughter and her partner - was priceless. Food was exquisite, service impeccable, a totally wonderful, unique experience whether you are passionate about steam trains or not!
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Claire
12/11/2016
Fantastic birthday gift for my 80 year old father
Excellent trip great food great service excellent atmosphere
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Suezy
25/09/2016
Charnwood Forester
We had the most amazing time. The whole experience was superb. We got there for pre dinner drinks and had a look around the Steam train, which was wonderful. The staff were just great. Then came the food......all I can say is WOW. So so good. Overall, really recommend it.
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Whitey
04/09/2016
Steam Train Present
My wife and I were bought this experience for our joint birthday and father's day present by our son. We went as a family of four along with our daughter and can only express our complete joy! Staff excellent, carriages beautiful and food was superb.
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5
mmalk
14/08/2016
Charnwood Forester
Wonderfully atmospheric experience. Great service by friendly and professional staff. Excellent food expertly prepared and presented. Wide range of quality wines at very reasonable prices. A very special evening.
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Simon
07/08/2016
Absolutely perfect evening out
From beggining to end it was perfectly organised. The whole experience was extremely memorable. The food was faultless. Every and each course.
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Dy
31/07/2016
Charnwood Forester Steam Train
5 course meal ... Lovely experience ... Great service ... Something different - have done it twice now and look forward to doing it again
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claire
20/06/2016
charnwood forester first class train dining experience
First Class service from start to finish....from the minute we arrived at the station.....food was excellent service was outstanding....and the staff went out of their way to be helpful....a journey to remember
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liz
19/06/2016
brill
absolutely great
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Debbie
13/06/2016
Charnwood forester
A fantastic experience our party of 4 had a lovely evening it was like going back in time. Food was delicious excellent service. Couldn't fault it and will definitely recommend it.
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PDG
30/05/2016
Charnwood Forester
We loved it! Great that the ticket covered all day on the railway as well as the actual dining train.
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Paula
09/02/2020
Lovely evening with family
The staff were lovely and very welcoming. The food was plentiful, in fact too bigger portions at times. The starter was served before we got to the table, which felt a little strange. All in all a lovely evening with family
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John and Kaye
08/09/2019
A great Birthday gift
If the steam engine had not broken down just before our trip this would have been 5* it was still an excellent experience, the food was first class and the whole trip was full of atmosphere and brought back some good memories.
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Matt
26/03/2017
A Unique Experience
An amazing experience to have dinner on a steam train. Food lovely and plentiful. Highly recommend
Locations
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East Midlands
- Loughborough, Leicestershire