Sunday Lunch in Leicestershire

Step back in time with a superb steam train Sunday lunch aboard the 'Elizabethan' service from Loughborough! This heritage steam railway is one of the most popular steam railway visitor attractions in the UK and boasts countless TV and film appearances too.

These Sunday lunch experiences depart from Loughborough's Great Central station and as you gently glide through the Leicestershire countryside, you will be served a fantastic four course meal. Just as it would have been during the golden age of steam, your meal is freshly prepared in the on-board kitchens of the train and served at your table in the first class dining car of the 'Elizabethan' service.

As you take in the amazing views out of your window, your taste buds will be tingled with a traditional Sunday lunch. As a special Into the Blue guest, you will also be offered a bottle of Great Central Railway wine for every four adults. So sit back, relax and let yourself be wined and dined in 1950s style, as you enjoy the 16 mile round trip from Loughborough to Leicester North stations and back again.

Once the coffee has been sipped and the after lunch mints munched, you will arrive back at the Loughborough station, but your steam train Sunday lunch doesn't end there. With this experience you benefit from free travel on all trains all day, as well as being able to visit the on site museum, making for a full day out.

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You will board an historic locomotive steam train and travel through the Leicestershire countryside. You will be served a four course Sunday lunch in the first class restaurant cars. You will also receive a 'runabout ticket' allowing you on as a passenger on any train as well as access to the platform and museums.

The Elizabethan Luncheon train runs every Sunday lunchtime from January to November. The train will depart from Loughborough Central at 1:15pm and return at approximately 2:50pm. Please note that Saturday Lunch is also available - see our main steam dining page for details. If you'd like to enjoy a Steam Weekend Break check out our Unusual Breaks section.

The train will depart from the Great Central Station in Loughborough. The train will travel 4 miles before taking in the views from the Swithland viaduct, near Rothley and follows the same route North back to the station.

There is no minimum age required. Children are welcome and a child's 'plate and seat' ticket can be purchased with the operator directly when booking. Toddlers and babies not needing a seat (sitting on a adults knee) can attend free of charge. Passengers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The Sample menu shown is subject to change, vegetarian options are also available.

Family and friends that would like to see the train off from the station will need to buy a platform ticket which also allows them access to the museum. There are full facilities on board the trains at the station. Disabled facilities are available.