Steam Train Travel with Fish & Chips (Tyne & Wear)
Event Summary
Step back in time with a nostalgic journey on the world's oldest railway, dating back over 300 years. This relaxed 70-minute round trip takes you through the scenic North East countryside as you travel in heritage carriages from the 1800s, hauled by a steam locomotive.
Your meal is freshly prepared and collected at the halfway point, ready to enjoy on the return journey. Alongside your chosen dish you'll also receive a refreshing drink and tasty flapjack or biscuit.
Menu Choices:
Please select your meal when booking:
- Fish & chips
- Sausage & chips
- Cheese patty & chips (vegetarian)
Points to Note:
- We do offer single tickets; however, these can only be purchased by contacting our enquiries team at [email protected]
- The Tanfield Railway is the World's oldest railway and uses authentic Victorian wooden carriages. Most journeys feature a traditional private compartment which feature bench seating in the original way. On particular departures, it may be possible to upgrade to include a table in a shared open style vehicle, subject to availability. The trains at the Tanfield Railway offer a fantastic insight into train travel in the Victorian era but do not feature modern day comforts that we may be accustomed to.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer gluten-free or dairy-free options on this journey. All meals are provided by a third-party local fish & chip shop therefore, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
There is no on board catering facilities. There is also a cafe at the departure station, and you're welcome to bring any items you've purchased there with you on board.
We're delighted you are considering celebrating a special occasion with us!
Please note that access to your seats on board is usually limited before departure, as the train spends only a short time in the station between trips.
You're welcome to bring decorations to display in your compartment or on your table. For safety and preservation reasons, only Blue Tack is permitted - no tape or pins please.
If you'd like to bring a birthday cake, that is absolutely fine; however, candles are not permitted on board.
To make changes or cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible either by email at [email protected] or by phone on 01629 380600
All altercations or cancellations must be made no later than the Tuesday prior to your departure, as we begin preparing for your arrival after this time. Unfortunately, once this deadline has passed, we are unable to make any further changes.
There are no toilets on board the train. However, toilet facilites, including accessible toilets, can be found at Andrew's House Station, Marley Hill carriage shed and East Tanfield Station.
Open Seating:
- Groups of four will be given their own table. If your group is larger than four, we will seat you across the aisle from each other so you can still sit close together and enjoy the event as a group.
Compartment Seating:
- The number of people a compartment ticket for is the maximum allowed in that compartment. We do allow one additional young child or infant, beyond the stated maximum, however you must add an infant or child ticket when making your booking.
- For larger groups, we recommend booking open-style seating to be seated together, or purchasing multiple compartments. While we can't guarantee it, we'll do our best to allocate compartments next to each other if they are booked in the same order.
The Tanfield Railway offers step-free access via a well-surfaced path from the car to the platforms. Ramps are available to assist with boarding the train.
A specially converted accessible compartment is available in one of our carriages. Wheelchair spaces are available, so please contact us in advance to discuss availability.
We encourage all visitors with mobility requirements to get in touch with us beforehand, so we can ensure your journey is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
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