Churnet Valley Railway Steam Train Lunch

What Can I Expect

Fancy a nice lunch at the Churnet Valley Railway? It's all aboard the 1:30 pm departure for a tasty Saturday or Sunday luncheon onboard a historic and beautifully restored steam train that'll be choo-chooing along the track whilst you tuck in.

Usually when you've got a train to catch it's always a bit of stress making sure you get to the station in time, not forgetting your tickets and walking the whole length of the train to see if there's a free seat. Well, you'll be pleased to hear it's much more welcoming and friendly at the Churnet Valley Railway and you will not only have a large, comfy armchair style seat, but a fully set table too!

You are heartily invited to arrive before your lunch train departs so you can have a meander around Kingsley & Froghall station. The Victorian station building and waiting room is truly lovely and very authentic, but is in fact a reproduction re-built and then lovingly finished off and furnished by the Churnet Valley Railway's dedicated volunteers, as the original was raised to the ground soon after the train line closed.

Just before 1:30pm you'll be invited to board your train by the steward. The steam locomotive will be stoked up ready to go and the onboard waiting team will be on hand to show you to your table. The 'Moorlander' dining car has been beautifully restored and offers first class accommodation - right down to flower arrangements and linen table cloths. They don't do lunch by halves at this wonderful railway through the Churnet Valley, that's for sure!

Your menu is very much a traditional meal, with a soup to start and roast beef with all the trimmings to follow and dessert is home-made. All courses are served at your table, leaving you to chat and gaze out of the window at the ever-changing Churnet Valley scenery as you rumble gently along the railway tracks.

We think riding the Churnet Valley Railway lunch train is the perfect weekend activity for all the family. A good, freshly-cooked meal combines with the glamour of the golden age of steam travel and stunning Staffordshire countryside views, to make for a tantalisingly tasty railway experience. All aboard the lunch time departure!

Availability

• The train departs from Froghall Station at 13:30 sharp returning to Froghall Station at approximately 15:00
• Selected Saturdays and Sundays between February and November
• Due to the popularity of this experience please book well in advance to avoid disappointment

Saturday  Scheduled 2024 Dates

• April: 20th & 27th
• June: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
• July: 6th, 13th & 27th
• August: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
• October: 12th & 26th

Sunday  Scheduled 2024 Dates

• April:  14th, 21st & 28th
• May:  12th, 19th 26th 
• June: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
• July: 7th, 14th & 28th
• August: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, & 26th
• September: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
• October: 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

Suitable For

• Minimum age 8
• Under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult

Anything Else

• The railway does not guarantee that trains will depart as stated and reserves the right to cancel or alter any trains without prior notice and change the motive power for whatever reason. No liability for loss, inconvenience or delay can be accepted
• Parking: There is free parking at Froghall with limited Disabled Parking. We advise that you arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure

Menu

Saturday Sample Menu

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Starters

Grilled Feta & Peppers (V) (GF) on request
with honey & chilli oil