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Blaenavon Railway Sparkling Steam Train Cream Tea

Torfaen, South Wales

  • £ 99.00
  • £ 198.00 £ 185.00

What's Included

  • Steam train tickets for the Blaenavon Heritage Railway
  • Approximately 55-minute steam train journey (6.2 miles)
  • Traditional cream tea served on board
  • Freshly baked scones with jam and clotted cream
  • Choice of tea or coffee
  • Mini bottle of bubbly per person
  • Photo opportunities when the locomotive runs around the train

The Journey

  • Start from the main station at  Furnace Sidings
  • Travel along the branch line to a service stop at  Big Pit  station where you can leave or board the train
  • The train then reverses back through Furnace Sidings to  Garn-yr Erw Halt  (The Whistle Inn) where you can can leave or board the train.
  • Travel southwards non-stop through Furnace Sidings to the current end of our line at   Coed Avon.
  • Reversing back along the track the train then stops at  Blaenavon High Level
  • The locomotive 'runs around' the carriages (this takes approx. 15 minutes). You can alight here if you wish to take photographs of the locomotive
  • The train then returns to  Furnace Sidings  where your journey ends

What Can I Expect

Blaenavon Railway Sparkling Steam Train Cream Tea! There is nothing quite like the whistle of a steam engine and the clink of teacups as you roll through the Welsh countryside.

You'll board your carriage at Furnace Sidings, the heart of this dedicated heritage railway. As the train pulls away, you can settle into your seat and prepare for a journey that harks back to the golden age of rail travel.

Your traditional cream tea is served directly to your table, featuring freshly baked scones piled high with jam and clotted cream. To make the occasion even more special, each guest receives a mini bottle of bubbly to enjoy alongside their choice of tea or coffee.

The train travels a scenic 6.2-mile route, heading first towards Big Pit station before reversing back through the sidings. You'll continue on to Garn-yr Erw Halt and the current end of the line at Coed Avon, taking in the historic landscape along the way.

One of the most thrilling moments occurs during the return to Furnace Sidings, where the track hits a 1:34 gradient. This is one of the steepest climbs on any heritage line, and you'll hear the locomotive working hard as it tackles the slope.

At Blaenavon High Level, the engine will "run around" the carriages, providing the perfect opportunity to hop out for a quick photo. It’s a wonderful chance to see the majestic steam loco up close before finishing your 55-minute trip back at the main station.

When Is It Available

  • Selected weekday and weekend dates throughout the railway's operating season

Location

  • South Wales   Blaenavon Heritage Railway, Torfaen
  • The journey begins and concludes at Furnace Sidings, the main station for the Blaenavon Railway in South Wales

Suitable For

  • Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult
  • A wonderful experience for steam train enthusiasts and those looking for a relaxing afternoon out

Spectators

  • Not suitable for spectators

Anything Else

  • Don't forget your camera for the photo opportunity at Blaenavon High Level
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