The Sunday steam lunch experience lasts approximately two and a half hours and includes a three course lunch and coffee onboard vintage steam hauled Pullman coaches. The train leaves Bury Bolton Street station and travels around ten miles North to Rawtenstall via Ramsbottom, it then turns around and retraces it’s route South this time after passing through Bury the train heads East for around four miles to Heywood before turning around again and returning to Bury. The train will usually pause at intermediate stations giving guests the chance to stretch their legs. The total distance travelled is approximately 28 miles. Guests are welcome to arrive early to view the station. IntotheBlue has over 800 experiences available online, book your
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Steam lunch experiences operate on selected Sundays between April and December. During December the lunch will be from the Christmas Menu. The train usually boards at 1230 and returns at around 1500. Please note that the provision of a 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 vary each month, samples are listed below but specific menus will be confirmed when you book.
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 £13.00 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.
Sample Menu 1
Tian of melon with mint and cucumber
Tomato and roasted pepper soup
Salmon fillet with a creamy prawn and dill sauce
Sticky toffee pudding with double cream
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Sample Menu 2
Smoked chicken and bacon salad
Leek and potato soup
Slow roasted lamb Henry with minted gravy
Panna Cotta with berry compote
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Sample Menu 3
Duck and port pate with Cumberland sauce
Broccoli & stilton soup
Lemon, mint and cumin roasted leg of lamb
Passion fruit Bavarois
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Sample menu 4
Crown Melon with woodland fruits
Bacon and butternut squash soup
Beef bordelaise in a rich red wine and herb sauce
Lemon and lime cheesecake
My Dad has loved steam trains as long as I can remember. After their lunch he went up onto the footplate to have a closer look and get a little go! My Mum was worried his suit and white shirt would not survive, but he returned looking pristine! It was a fantastic present and they thoroughly enjoyed their day. The food was great, company friendly and top it all, it was a glorious sunny day. It could not have been more perfect.
Carole Cunliffe This is the first time I have bought an activity gift voucher and I was looking for an original gift for my parents this Christmas. My father used to work on the railways as a fire man and the Sunday lunch steam train ride seemed like the perfect gift. The price was very reasonable and the sample menus look appetising. I ordered the gift one evening after work and the voucher arrived three days later. Considering the disruptions to deliveries within the UK due to the snow, I was pleasantly surprise. The voucher had my personal message printed on it and came nicely packaged. Can't wait for Christmas morning!
Guest review on Reviewcentre.com Christmas 2010 We were struggling to find the ideal present for some friends' Ruby weeding anniversary. We knew of his love for steam trains, so started there first. We then thought she would appreciate not cooking...so we are hoping they will both enjoy our gift of a steam train Sunday lunch. I found it quite easy to sort too, it was just a case of the others contributing to the gift.
Guest review taken from Review Centre I was so pleased when I found the perfect 70th birthday present for our friend Derek. A weekend in Lancashire and a journey on a steam train with Sunday Lunch as well! We all had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed every minute on the train; a choice of menu, hot, tasty food, excellent service, a guide to tell us about the places of interest. The only hiccup was it wasn't Derek's 70th - he was only 69!
Pat and Barry Usher, by email
Service rating - good: Very impressed with packaging and speed of delivery, I'm sure the experience will be just as good!
Customer Review from Feefo, 17 Nov 2012