Steam Train Travel with Cream Tea Gift Vouchers (Leicestershire)
Event Summary
Tickets for these journeys will be available to book in January 2026 with a variety of dates running from February to November.
Give the gift of timeless travel in first class comfort on the Great Central Railway. Step into a beautifully restored First Class carriage, hauled by a vintage steam locomotive, and enjoy a quintesentally British afternoon.
Take in the surroundings of Britain's only double track steam railway passing beautifully restored stations and the scenic landscape of Loughborough, complete with a traditional cream tea. It is the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion with friends and family.
Points to Note:
- We can provide gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives if notified in advance.
- Children's tickets are not available to purchase on this service.
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 is available with an online only voucher delivery at no extra cost. ENTER YOUR OWN EMAIL ADDRESS in the recipient box during booking to receive the voucher details to give as a gift on Christmas day.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can provide gluten-free and dairy-free alternatives if notified in advance. Please let us know your dietary requirements by the Tuesday before your travel date to ensure we can accomodate you.
There are limited toilet facilities available on board the train. However, the main toilets, including accessible facilities, are located at both Leicester North and Loughborough Central Station.
Due to the age of the heritage carriages and their fixed seating arrangement, we are unable to seat wheelchairs and mobility scooters in the main carriages.
However, if you are able to transfer we will happily provide assistance for you to board the train and allocate you the most appropriate seating so that you can comfortably enjoy your journey. Please contact our enquiries team at [email protected] to arrange this.
Yes, most journeys also have a licensed bar on board where you can purchase additional drinks. There is also a cafe at the station, and you're welcome to bring any items you've purchased there with you 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.
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.
