Afternoon Tea with Flying Scotsman (Nottinghamshire)
Event Summary
The World famous Flying Scotsman locomotive is visiting the Great Central Railway Nottingham at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre's Ruddington site, near Nottingham, in May 2026.
We're offering the opportunity to have a wonderful afternoon tea experience in the specially-dressed engine shed with the legendary Flying Scotsman locomotive as the backdrop. Enjoy a delicious quintessentially British afternoon tea in the presence of such a legendary British icon!
Take your seat in the engine shed, with tables arranged in banquet style, and we'll serve an afternoon tea consisting of a finger sandwich selection, freshly baked scones with jam & cream plus a delicious selection of cakes on a traditional tiered stand. There will be accompanying tea and freshly brewed coffee.
There will be live music of a vintage style in the background and a bar for those wishing to indulge further.
Your visit includes the opportunity to visit the footplate of the locomotive and a commemorative brochure too!
Important Note:
This is a static experience which occurs when Flying Scotsman is resting in the engine shed. Visitors on this experience do not travel on the train.
Freshly catered by our friends at AR&Co Nottingham.
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Afternoon Tea Menu
Pot of Tea or Freshly Brewed Coffee
choose from classic English Breakfast, a selection of herbal teas, or locally roasted filter coffee
Finger Sandwich Selection
Cream cheese & cucumber, Ham & wholegrain mustard, Egg & cress, Tuna, sweetcorn & cucumber
Freshly Baked Scones
with jam & clotted cream
Cake Selection
Gooey chocolate brownie, Lemon drizzle, Tiffin bites
Frequently Asked Questions
Seating is arranged in large banquet-style tables, with tables shared with other visitors.
Each booking will receive their own food stands on the Afternoon Tea or service on the dinner.
We are able to offer gluten free, dairy free & vegetarian alternatives for this experience. Please note, we are not able to cater for other requirements such as nut free. We can additionally offer a vegan alternative for the Celebration Dinner however we're unable to offer this for the Afternoon Tea.
Please select your dietary requirement during the booking process.
The minimum age for this experience is 12 years old. There are no reductions for children.
These experiences operate on a day when Flying Scotsman is appearing statically in the engine shed. Flying Scotsman is not running on these dates. Tickets do not include a train journey.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or amend your booking.
We are able to cancel or amend your booking freely until the Thursday prior to your visit at 23:59. After this time any cancellations, amendments or refunds may be subject to a £25 administration fee. No cancellations or amendments may be accommodated within 24 hours.
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