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Delivery Type	Delivery Time	Price
E Voucher	Instant	Free
Standard Delivery	1st Class Royal Mail Post	£3.95
Weekday Tracked Courier (APC or Royal Mail)	Guaranteed next working day before 4pm*	£9.99
Saturday Special Delivery (Royal Mail)	Guaranteed delivery on Saturdays	£15.50

* Next working day applies to Mainland England & Wales (Scotland & Northern Ireland 2-5 days)

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Family 'Runabout' Day at The Great Central Railway

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Unlimited all-day heritage train travel
Britain's only double-track mainline
Beautifully restored period stations
Family tickets for up to five people

Choose Your Experience:

1 Adult & 3 Children
GCRFM4 £ 42.00

2 Adults & 3 Children
GCRFM5 £ 57.00

What's Included

Enjoy a steam train family day out at the Great Central Railway
Runabout tickets are valid for unlimited travel for the day
Choice of family ticket for 2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 3 children
A round trip lasts approximately one and a half hours
Opportunity to visit visit the museum, restored station buildings and gift shop
Board at any of the railway's four stations and hop on and off along the way

Loughborough Central Station

Loughborough is the main station on the line and the Locomotive Shed is based there
It has the atmosphere of a busy main line station
A buffet is on the platform and is open during running days

Quorn & Woodhouse Station

Quorn is a country station with a large open station yard used as a base for many of the railway's events
It sports a turntable and the Butler Henderson Cafe Bistro

Rothley Station

The enclosed station yard giving the real atmosphere of a country station
The Charnwood Forest Garden Railway and the Carriage and Wagon Works are based here

Leicester North Station

Leicester North is a restored station built just south of the original Belgrave & Birstall station

What Can I Expect

Family 'Runabout' Day at The Great Central Railway! This is your invitation to step back into the golden age of steam with a full day of heritage rail travel for the whole family.

From the moment you arrive at the station, you’ll be immersed in the nostalgic sights and sounds of Britain’s rich railway history. The platforms are beautifully restored and dressed in period style, creating an authentic atmosphere that feels like a real step back in time.

Your family 'Runabout' ticket offers unlimited travel across the eight-mile line through the heart of the Leicestershire countryside. You can choose to sit back and watch the green fields roll by or hop off at any of the heritage stations to explore.

Listen for the guard’s whistle and feel the rhythmic chugging of the coaches as your steam or diesel locomotive pulls away from the platform. Each station along the route has its own unique charm and character, offering plenty of opportunities for photos and discovery.

As the UK's only double-track mainline heritage railway, you might even experience the thrill of seeing two trains passing each other at speed. It is an exhilarating sight that never fails to impress both young adventurers and seasoned rail enthusiasts.

You will be welcomed by a friendly team of volunteers who are always happy to share stories about the locomotives and the line's history. Every ticket purchased helps this not-for-profit organisation preserve these magnificent engines and carriages for future generations to enjoy.

Whether you are visiting for a quiet weekday puff through the country or an action-packed day, the Great Central Railway offers a truly memorable experience. It is more than just a train ride; it is a chance to share a piece of living history with the people you love.

When Is It Available

Passenger trains operate on weekends throughout the year with selected weekdays available during the summer months
Valid for use on all advertised standard services
Vouchers are not valid for use on special event days
No advance booking is needed but you must take a printed version of your Into the Blue voucher with you on the day of your journey