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Midweek Steam Train Lunch Staffordshire

Churnet Valley Railway, Staffordshire

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A great value midweek lunch steam train trip
Hosted by the Churnet Valley heritage railway
Fully licensed onboard bar available too
Vouchers also include a day 'rover ticket'

Choose Your Experience:

The Valley Pioneer Lunch for Two
CVRVP2 £ 129.00

The Valley Pioneer Exclusive Lunch for Two with Bubbly
CVRVPX £ 199.00 £ 189.00

The Valley Pioneer Lunch for Four
CVRVP4 £ 258.00 £ 239.00

What's Included

A steam train midweek lunch onboard the 1930s themed dining coach
A three course meal
Full waitress service aboard the first class dining coach
Enjoying fabulous scenery travelling through countryside for over 22 miles
Unlimited travel on the railway for the day
Full bar facilities are available on board
Seating is generally on tables accommodating up to 4 people
To guarantee a table for two opt for the exclusive voucher and you will be seated on a table with no other guests which also includes a glass of Prosecco each

What Can I Expect

The midweek steam train lunch is the next departure from Froghall station! Hosted by the lovely ladies and gents of the Churnet Valley Railway, you'll be enjoying a three-course meal, whilst travelling the length of this lovely little heritage railway.

Your voyage will be on board the dining car. She was named after Diana Clementson, a former fireman who volunteered at Churnet Valley. She was a much-loved and well-respected lady who made a very generous legacy to the railway, so naming the carriage after her is a worthy gesture.

As soon as you climb aboard you'll feel like you're stepping back in time to when steam was the way to travel. The carriage has been lovingly restored to reflect the styles and textures of the 1930s and it really is rather delightful. The big seats are so comfy and the table is all nicely set up for your lunch. This is just what steam travel should be like!

Your midweek lunch steam train departs at 13:30 sharp from the Froghall Station and returns (after a full round trip) at 15:00. During that time you'll be able to sit back and relax as you watch the Staffordshire countryside go by and enjoy your three-course lunch, which will be served at your table. And why not have a little tot of something to wash it all down with rather nicely? That brings us neatly to the fact that the steam train boasts a fully-licensed bar, so you can order a beer or wine to accompany your lunch.

All that remains for you to do it round everything off with a cup of tea or freshly brewed coffee (hot drinks are also available from the bar), as you roll back into Froghall. And of course, your midweek steam train light lunch ticket gives you unlimited access to ride scheduled Churnet services, so you can spend all day discovering rural Staffordshire by steam train.

When Is It Available

The train departs from Froghall Station at 13:30 returning at 15:00
Selected weekdays throughout the year, usually with at least one date each month
Due to the popularity of this experience please book well in advance to avoid disappointment
Participants must book a date for their experience within 6 months from the date of purchase

Vouchers are valid for any of the scheduled dates, subject to availability.

Request your preferred date when booking in for your experience.

Scheduled 2024 Dates

October: 23rd

Location

Churnet Valley Railway, Froghall, Staffordshire

Suitable For

Minimum age 8
Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult

Anything Else

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
Due to the heritage design and style of the dining coach, there are a limited number of tables for two, with remaining tables being tables for four

Tomato Bruschetta (V) (GF) on request

Chicken Liver Pate served with chutney*

Leek & Potato Soup * (V) (GF) on request
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Mains

Boeuf Bourguignon
served with root vegetable mash & seasonal greens

Roast Supreme of Chicken
served with root vegetable mash, seasonal vegetables, sage & onion gravy

Gnocchi
served with spring vegetables, and lemon & chive butter
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