Scenic Vintage Train Travel to the Seaside with Fish & Chips Gift Vouchers (Yorkshire)
Event Summary
Our gift vouchers make the perfect present for any occasion! Give them the gift of heritage train travel on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Vouchers are valid for journeys running during the operating season on selected dates between March and October, and will expire 12 months from the date of purchase.
They'll enjoy a journey departing from Pickering, through the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors National Park, passing the famous Goathland Station along the way, to the seaside town of Whitby.
Once in Whitby, they’ll have approximately 1 hour 45 minutes of free time to explore the harbour, beach and traditional seaside attractions.
They’ll then be served a delicious portion of fish & chips on board to enjoy during the return journey to Pickering.
Example Itinerary (may vary by date):
- Depart from Pickering at 09:40, arriving into Whitby at 11:35
- Free time in Whitby by the seaside from 11:35
- Food served to the train at 13:20 for a 13:25 departure from Whitby, arriving into Pickering at 15:05
Points to Note:
- Part of the journey is usually hauled by a heritage steam locomotive, with part of the journey featuring a heritage diesel locomotive.
- A vegetarian option is available for your recipient to select when booking, if preferred.
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Unfortunately, we are unable to offer gluten-free or dairy-free options on this journey. All food is provided by a third-party local fish & chip shop and, as a result, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
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A Family Ticket includes two adults and two children. Children are classed as aged 3 to 12 inclusive. Children under 3 travel free, however they are not provided with a meal and must sit on an adult's knee.
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Dog tickets are not included with gift vouchers. They must be purchased separately when redeeming your voucher and booking a specific date and time, and are subject to availability.
Delivery Options:
- Bespoke Gift Tin with Voucher: Your gift voucher will be delivered with a lovely Lottie Shaw gift tin with a bespoke steam locomotive-themed sleeve containing:
- Yorkshire Parkin Ginger Biscuits (pack of 4)
- Triple Chocolate Biscuits (pack of 4)
- Chocolate Chip Flapjacks (multiple)
- Traditional Oat Flapjacks (multiple)
- Millionaire's Shortbread (multiple)
Note: Gift tins are £20 each. The contents of the treat tin are not gluten free.
To receive a posted gift tin, simply select a posted gift voucher and choose the option during checkout to make your present even more special!
- Posted Gift Voucher: We offer a posted gift voucher for a small fee of £2.50. Please allow for up to 10 days from the date of purchase for your voucher to arrive.
- E-mail Delivery: A printable gift voucher and direct email are available with an online only voucher delivery at no extra cost. Please enter your own email address (not the recipient’s) to receive your voucher code - this way, you can choose when to surprise your loved one!
Seating Type
Seating is arranged around tables of four in open style interior coaches from the 1950s/60s.
Couples will be allocated one window and one aisle seat. Couples may be sharing a table with another couple.
Groups of more than four will be seated across the aisle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your journey is scheduled to be partly hauled by a steam locomotive and partly by a heritage diesel locomotive. This varies according to the railway's published timetable but may commonly be:
- Pickering to Gromont by steam locomotive and Grosmont to Whitby by heritage diesel locomotive on your outbound journey
- Whitby to Picking by heritage diesel locomotive on your return
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs through a National Park and takes it's responsibility for the local environment seriously. In periods of long warm dry spells, steam locomotives may pose a heightened risk of fires to the local moorland. The railway monitor this dilligently during the summer months.
In these instances, the railway may substitute the steam locomotive portion of the journey with a heritage diesel locomotive.
Should this situation arise, Fox & Edwards Events will seek to notify booked visitors as soon as possible. Your booking will still go ahead however we may, at our discretion, offer a complementary steam train journey at another date.
This is as a variation to our normal Steam Guarantee in our Terms & Conditions.
The heritage trains at Whitby share the tracks with normal commuter trains on the National Rail Network and therefore have a strict timetable to keep.
Visitors must ensure they are back at the station in good time for the return departure time as the train cannot wait for you.
Should you miss the train, visitors will need to make their own arrangements to get back to Pickering. No refunds or recompense will be made where visitors miss the train.
The platform at Pickering is the old fashioned lower height and a step is provided to aid boarding the train.
If you wish to spend your free time at Whitby seafront, then this will involve a small walk. We cannot comment on the accessibility of inidivual facilities within the town.
A wheelchair space on board the train is shared with the railway's other bookings, therefore wheelchair users should contact us to discuss availability.
A bottle of water is included with your meal. There will be a bar/trolley service on board the train for you to purchase additional drinks.
Yes - toilet facilities are available on board.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer gluten-free, nut-free, or dairy-free options on this journey. All food is provided by a third-party local fish & chip shop and, as a result, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
Additionally, the sweet treat is a pre-packaged item that may not be suitable for all visitors with allergies. Please check the packaging before opening to check whether it is suitable. We are unable to offer an alternative, so feel free to take it home to share with others.
Please contact us before making a booking to discuss and confirm your specific requirements.
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.
We are able to make amendments or refund without charge until the Monday prior to your trip at 23:59, if you have notified us in writing or spoken to a Visitor Support Officer by this time.
Between that time and 24 hours before your trip (usually several days), we can amend or refund your booking with a £25 administrative charge, helping us as a small business cover costs like food which might already have been ordered.
Within 24 hours of your journey's start time, we cannot make any amendments or cancellations. For full booking terms and conditions, please refer click here.
Yes - Groups of more than four will be seated across the aisle from each other.
No - the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's trains are specially certified to operate on Network Rail tracks between Grosmont and Whitby, therefore your train will go straight through without needing to change. Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.
Whitby is a traditional popular seaside town with a beach, amusements and all of the associated attractions. You may do whatever you wish during the free time, with any attractions and purchases being at your own cost.
