Fulfil your romantic Friday dinner dreams with your loved one, on a steam train. What could be more romantic than stepping onto the platform at the beautifully restored station and seeing the steam trains gently puffing and hissing?
Leave all your worries behind and step into a forgotten era (somewhere between 1946 and 1956!). Your evening of marvellous food, attention, service, smells and sounds, gentle motion and beautiful countryside starts with a 7.30pm departure, returning by 10.15pm. Steam train trips are also on offer at alternative stations and locations, throughout the UK.
The Friday steam dinner experience lasts approximately two and a half hours and includes a three course dinner, coffee and mints onboard vintage steam hauled Pullman coaches. The train leaves Bury Bolton Street station and travels around ten miles North to Rawtenstall via Summerseat, Ramsbottom and Irwell Vale, it then turns around and retraces it’s route South returning to Bury. The train will usually pause at Rawtenstall giving guests the chance to stretch their legs. The total distance travelled is approximately 20 miles. Guests are welcome to arrive early to view the station. Choose from over 800
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Steam dining experiences operate on most Fridays from April to November. The train usually boards at 1930 and returns at around 2215. Please note that the provision of steam locomotive is subject to availability and the operator reserves the right to substitute a diesel powered locomotive should circumstances dictate this to be necessary. Menus are rotated each month, recent examples are listed below.
The activities depart from and return to Bury Bolton Street Station, easily accessible from the M66.
Friday Dining events are suitable for ages 15 and over. The station has wheelchair access however dining guests will need to be able to make their own way onto the carriages which unfortunately are not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. No drinks are included with the meal other than after dinner coffee.
The ‘Trackside’ bar offers a selection of drinks and snacks to purchase at the station. The train offers a well stocked bar with house wine available from £11.00 per bottle. The dining coaches have been designated non-smoking in accordance with the wishes of the customers. The operator can advise visitors on local accommodation in the area.