Steam Train Travel with Fish & Chips (Carmarthenshire)
Event Summary
Climb aboard a lovingly restored 1950s/60s carriage for a nostalgic 9-mile round trip on the charming Gwili Railway. Your journey follows the River Gwili for part of the way, passing through the Welsh Valleys and beautifully restored stations, recreated to capture the spirit of the early 1900s.
Your meal is served at the start of the journey, ready to enjoy at your seat while you take in the scenery. Alongside your chosen dish, you'll also receive a refreshing drink and a flapjack or biscuit to complete the experience.
Menu Choices:
Please select your meal when booking:
- Fish & chips
- Sausage & chips
- Cheesy potato fried patty in batter & chips (vegetarian)
Points to Note:
- Tables are arranged in fours. Groups of two may be seated with another party of two.
- Upgrade to a private first class compartment for £25 (per booking, not per person).
- We do offer single tickets; however, these can only be purchased by contacting our enquiries team at [email protected]
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
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.
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.
There are limited toilet facilities available on board the train. However, the main toilets, including accessible facilities, are located at Abergiwli Junction 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 - 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.
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.
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.
Compartment Seating:
- The number of people a compartment ticket for is the maximum allowed in that compartment. We do allow one additional young child or infant, beyond the stated maximum, however you must add an infant or child ticket when making your booking.
