Lake District Steam Train Trip and Cream Tea for Two
About this experience
Head out on one of England’s oldest narrow-gauge railways for a scenic 14-mile return journey through the beautiful Eskdale Valley along the foothills of some of England’s highest mountains, and enjoy a cream tea at the end of your trip with this Lake District Vintage Steam Train Trip and Cream Tea for Two.
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway has a whole heap of history running along its seven miles of surprisingly tiny tracks. Your carriages will be pulled by one of four highly capable narrow-gauge locomotives – one of which was built all the way back in 1894!
Soak up spectacular scenery across the Scafell range, Ravenglass Estuary and Eskdale Valley on your 40 minute journey, with lots of local wildlife to look out for as you wind along the rivers Esk and Mite. At the end of your journey, you can enjoy a cream tea for two, with sandwiches and scones alongside tea or coffee, in the Fellbites Café.
SKU: PRAVEC
For 2
participants12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingFree
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“Most enjoyable day !”
We had a lovely day on our steam train trip and cream tea for. Two, everything was so well organised and a lovely cream tea..
What's Included
- Enjoy a 14 mile return steam train journey through the Lake District on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
- One of England’s longest and oldest narrow-gauge railways
- Travel through the Eskdale Valley, Ravenglass Estuary and the foot of the Scafell Range
- Look out for local wildlife and breathe in the Lake District air on an open-top or closed carriage
- Refresh with a cream tea in the Fellbites Café
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at the Ravenglass Terminus you’ll get your tickets at the office before boarding your train. While every effort is made to provide a steam train for most journeys, occasionally a diesel engine will be provided to ensure the trains all run on time. A single journey takes 40 minutes, and at either end you’re free to explore the cafes, gift shops and local area before returning to where you started.
There’s also a cream tea to enjoy in the Fellbites Café, with finger sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and your choice of tea or coffee, an ideal accompaniment to some Lake District sightseeing.
Location
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North West
- Ravenglass, Cumbria
Participant guidelines
- Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
This experience is available seven days a week. Please check timetable for opening hours of scheduled services. Cream Tea can be taken before or after the train journey.
Please note - July and August are peak times of the season and availability is very limited. This experience is not available between November and January.
We recommend you book at least 4 weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability. Please state any dietary requirements on booking.
You should allow between 2 to 3 hours for the whole 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.
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Customer Reviews
“Most enjoyable day !”
We had a lovely day on our steam train trip and cream tea for. Two, everything was so well organised and a lovely cream tea..
“great train ridev”
A sunny day a fabulous train ride good cream tea a great day out
“RAVENSGLASS ESKDALE RAILWAY”
Absolutely a fantastic day out on the railway. We had a cream tea at Dalgarth, which was a Christmas 2020 present. Volunteers were a credit to this experience.