Steam Train Travel with Fish & Chips (Leicestershire)
Event Summary
Climb aboard a 1950s/60s heritage carriage and enjoy a nostalgic 16-mile round trip on the Great Central Railway. As the steam locomotive carries you through the beautiful Leicestershire countryside, there is plenty to see along the way.
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
- Vegetarian burger
Points to Note:
- Tables are arranged in fours. Groups of two may be seated with another party of two.
- We do offer single tickets; however, these can only be purchased by contacting our enquiries team at [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Loughborough Station has step-free access from the road-level booking office to the platform via a lift. There is a step up onto the train from the low platform, and portable step boxes are available to assist boarding.
Wheelchair accessible carriages are provided on the train, 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.
Click Here to Download our Accessibility Guide for this location.
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.
Yes - a bottle of water is included with your meal. However, 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.
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.
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 both Leicester North and Loughborough Central Station.
