Steam Train Travel with Cream Tea (Nottinghamshire)
Event Summary
Climb aboard a heritage carriage from the 1950s/60s and enjoy a nostalgic 20-mile round trip through the Nottinghamshire countryside. Hauled by a steam locomotive, this journey follows the route of the former Great Central Railway towards Loughborough, offering a relaxing journey with beautiful scenery.
During the journey, indulge in a classic British cream tea served to your seat - freshly served scones with jam & cream and a mini cake, accompanied by unlimited tea or coffee.
Points to Note:
- Due to limited capacity, some guests may be seated with another couple.
- We do offer single tickets; however, these can only be purchased by contacting our enquiries team at [email protected]
- Children's tickets are not available to purchase on this service.
1st Class Observation Saloon
Make your visit extra special and upgrade to the 1st Class Observation Saloon.
The saloon features large windows allowing great views all around. The seating is casual on sofas or armchairs with food being served on a banquet-style table.
Upgrade price of just £10 per person - add on during the booking process. Numbers strictly limited on each departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are limited toilet facilities available on board the train. However, the main toilets, including accessible facilities, are located at Ruddington Fields Station.
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.
