Great Central Railway Steam Train Experience for Two
About this experience
Go back in time to the golden age of steam locomotion to the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway.
Enjoy a day’s unlimited travel on the award-winning Great Central Railway. The only place in the world where full-size steam engines pass each other. Board at any of the railway’s stations, and take some time to visit the museum, restored station buildings and gift shop. Set a date for the 12th greatest railway journey in the world.
The round trip takes about 1 hour 30 minutes but you will enjoy unlimited travel throughout the day so feel free to take your time and hop on and off as often as you like.
SKU: PGCRE2
For 2
participants12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Steam train ”
Excellent day out highly recommended for all the family.
What's Included
- Enjoy a day's unlimited travel on the Great Central Railway’s heritage trains
- Hop aboard at any of the four stations along the railway
- Check out the restored station buildings and visit the museum
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On the day of your visit you will be able to board a train at any of the four stations on The Great Central Railway and enjoy unlimited travel for the whole day. Take some time to visit the museum, restored station buildings and gifts shop and discover the history of this fascinating stretch of heritage railway.
Location
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East Midlands
- Birstall, Leicestershire
- Loughborough, Leicestershire
- Rothley, Leicestershire
Participant guidelines
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Steam & heritage diesel trains run January to October on every weekend of the year, on bank holidays and on selected week days, mostly during the summer.
There's no need to book but you will need to check opening times prior to your visit. Please note that your voucher is valid for days when a standard published timetable and ordinary fares apply. This excludes Special Event days including galas and themed events.
Please be sure to take your physical voucher on the day, as you will need to hand this over in exchange for the tickets.
The round trip lasts approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. However, unlimited travel throughout the day is yours to enjoy.
Please note this experience is not available until 2021.
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
“Steam train ”
Excellent day out highly recommended for all the family.
“great central railway”
Excellent day went to richard the third museum
“The best heritage railway by far !”
All engine and building restoration done to a very high standard, All staff really friendly and knowledgeable. Lovely scenery and good facilities - a great day out !