Steam Train Travel with Fish & Chips Gift Vouchers (Dorset)
Event Summary
You can now buy a gift voucher for our 2026 season - the perfect Christmas present! Specific dates for these journeys will be able to book from January, with trips running on a variety of dates from February to October.
Give a loved one the gift of steam with this relaxing 70-minute return journey from Norden to Swanage, complete with a delicious portion of fish & chips (or alternative) served halfway through.
Take in the picturesque Dorset countryside from the comfort of a lovingly restored heritage carriage from the 1950s/60s, hauled by a vintage steam locomotive. This journey is the perfect way to celebrate a special ocassion or simply enjoy the nostalgia of a simpler time.
Points to Note:
- A vegetarian option is available for your recipient to select when booking, if preferred.
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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.
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. Please enter your own email address (not the recipient’s) to receive your voucher code - this way, you can choose when to surprise your loved one!
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Please contact us before making a booking to discuss and confirm your specific requirements.
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.
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 covers 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.
- For larger groups, we recommend booking open-style seating to be seated together, or purchasing multiple compartments. While we can't guarantee it, we'll do our best to allocate compartments next to each other if they are booked in the same order.
There are limited toilet facilities available on board the train. However, the main toilets are located at both Norden and Swanage Stations.
A bottle of water is included with your meal. However, there is no on board catering facilities. There is also a cafe at the departure station, and you're welcome to bring any items you've purchased there with you on board.
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.
