Charnwood Forester First Class Steam Train Dining Experience for Four
About this experience
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
For 4
participants7 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“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.
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).
Location
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East Midlands
- Loughborough, Leicestershire
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
“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.
“Great day out”
Fantastic food, excellent staff on board the train a totally relaxed and enjoyable experience
“Brilliant evening ”
Celebrating an Anniversary the food was amazing the service was great and the train experience and station was lovely. Definitely recommend