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 food is freshly prepared and collected at the halfway point, ready to enjoy on the return journey. Alongside your chosen food you'll also receive a refreshing drink and tasty flapjack or biscuit.
Menu Choices:
Please select your food 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.
- Couples will be seated side by side and will travel forward in one direction of the journey and backward in the other.
- We do offer single tickets; however, these can only be purchased by contacting our enquiries team at [email protected] or by calling 01629 380600.
- A Family Ticket includes two adults and two children. Children are classed as aged 3 to 11 inclusive. Children under 3 travel free, however they are not provided with a meal and must sit on an adult's knee.
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 food is provided by a third-party local fish & chip shop and, as a result, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
Please contact us before making a booking to discuss and confirm your specific requirements.
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.
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.
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.
