This is the perfect family trip, the excitment of big steam trains for the children and a nostalgic, relaxing journey for the parents.
What Your Experience Includes
When arriving at your location you will first need to change your vouchers for your steam train tickets. Once onboard and comfortably seated, just relax and watch the countryside gently pass you by as you slip back to the golden age of travel. Depending on your journey you may have either a return ticket or a rover pass which will allow you to stop off en route to explore the local surroundings.
Please note the Aberdeenshire location is a diesel railway and the Cumbria location is a narrow gauge railway.
Group Size: There will be other people there on the day.
How long does it last ?
The experience can last anything from an hour to a full day.
Choice of Locations
Alresford (Hampshire), Castle Hedingham (Essex), Llanberis (Gwynedd), Bodmin (Cornwall), Shepton Mallet (Somerset), Whitehaven (Cumbria), Stanhope (Co. Durham), Ripley (Derbyshire), Pickering (North Yorkshire), Stoke-on-Trent (Staffordshire), Nr. Huddersfield (West Yorkshire), Quainton (Buckinghamshire), Nr. Uckfield (East Sussex), Banffshire (Aberdeenshire)
Restrictions
There are no fitness requirements for this experience.
There is no minimum age for this experience,
This voucher is valid for two adults and two children and excludes special event days.
Availability
This experience is available on selected dates, throughout the year depending on location.
How far ahead should I book ?
We advise planning 3-4 weeks in advance. However, availability varies through the year depending on demand.
Are spectators allowed ?
You are more than welcome to bring friends and family, however, they will have to pay on the day.
Other Information
You will receive a presentation voucher pack containing a voucher (valid for 9 months from date of purchase), background reading on the Family Steam Train Experience and details of how to book a date.
Public Liability insurance for £10m is included, along with Personal Accident Insurance for up to £50,000. Details are enclosed within the voucher pack.
Your voucher pack will be sent via 1st class post, or you can request our 48 Hour Guaranteed Delivery service for an additional charge. Please allow 3-5 working days for 1st class delivery and 2 working days for the 48 Hour service.
In the event of your activity being cancelled a new date will be arranged.