What Can I Expect

This is your invite to a murder mystery on Staffordshire's Churnet Valley Railway! It's all aboard the steam train to step back in time for an evening of murder mystery fun and intrigue, with dinner served onboard too.

This summer, you have a choice of two Murder by Midnight productions at Churnet Valley. ‘Mrs Fothergill's Literary Symposium' is set in the glory days of steam travel back in 1911. You'll be caught up in a race against time to find those priceless Joseph Owens Diamonds, which happen to have gone missing!

Meanwhile, ‘Lord Rags' Passing' is an intriguing tale of the somewhat suspicious death of the illustrious founder of Twinkle and Shine Cleaning Company, set sometime in the vibrant late 1960s. Will you be able to clean up the mystery of his passing?

You'll need every ounce of cunning you have to pick up subtle hints in the story, interview suspicious-looking characters to discover the truth and search the vintage restored steam train for vital clues.

All that thinking and sleuthing is hard work, so there's plenty of time for you to enjoy the three-course meal that will be served at your table in the first class dining coach of this beautiful steam train.

The whole evening is very much like stepping back in time, as you glide along the Churnet Valley line through the lovely Staffordshire countryside. But enough chitter chatter about the food and views, there's mystery to uncover and murder to solve!

Your murder mystery train departs at 18:00 sharp. Make sure you bring your enquiring mind and observational skills to see if you can uncover the perpetrator or the heinous crime.

Book your tickets for the murder mystery train at Staffordshire's Churnet Valley now, as they're sure to be sell-out events!

When Is It Available

• The train departs from Froghall Station at 18:00 sharp returning to Froghall Station at approximately 20:00
• Selected Saturdays from June to August
• Due to the popularity of this experience please book well in advance to avoid disappointment
• Vouchers are valid for any of the scheduled dates, subject to availability. Request your preferred date when booking your experience

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Suitable For

• Minimum age 18

Anything Else

• The railway does not guarantee that trains will depart as stated and reserves the right to cancel or alter any trains without prior notice and change the motive power for whatever reason. No liability for loss, inconvenience or delay can be accepted
• Parking: There is free parking at Froghall with limited Disabled Parking. We advise that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure

Menu

Tomato, mozzarella and basil salad (V) (GF)
   
Char grilled ginger and chilli chicken kebab (GF)
  
Chicken and wild mushroom Terrine
served with crusty bread & locally sourced chutney
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Mains
    
Spiced sweet potato and spinach Pie (V)
served with summer vegetables, potato gratin and gravy
   
Herb crusted seabass (GF)
servedwith summer vegetables and herb crusted new potatoes
   
Roast beef dinner (GF)
served with summer vegetables, potato gratin and gravy
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Desserts
   
Banoffee pie
served with pouring cream

   
Apple crumble
served with warm custard

   
Fruit salad (GF)
served with pouring cream