What's Included
• A Traditional Sunday lunch including three appetising courses
• Dining in the beautifully restored carriage on the Mendip Belle Wine & Dine train
• The journey consists of two round trips of the two and a half mile track (total of 10 miles)
• There is a fully licensed bar on the train
What Can I Expect
Enjoy a Sunday roast with a difference onboard our steam trains in Somerset, where good food and fantastic scenery come together to make for an unforgettable afternoon under the power of steam. Taking in the beautiful East Somerset Railway line, you will tuck into a three-course culinary treat that is the perfect complement to this wonderful rail journey.
Steam train rides are perennially popular and this Somerset treat is no different. Nothing beats partaking in a relaxed Sunday lunch as you watch the tranquil countryside go by from your comfortable seat in the beautifully restored carriage. Revel in plush surroundings of the Mendip Belle Wine and Dine train, where the ambiance is most definitely 'yesteryear glamour', with each table adorned with crisp white linen tablecloths, a quaint table lamp and heavy-weight curtains dressing the panoramic windows.
As you pull out of Cranmore station, your Somerset steam train luncheon experience will begin with a choice of light starter, before you proceed to the main course – a hearty plate of roast meat with all the trimmings. Followed by a dessert and after-dinner coffee and mints, this is truly a delicious treat to savour. Vegetarian options are available across all courses where applicable and alternative drinks are also on offer. The Belle train offers a well stocked bar, so if you fancy raising a glass in celebration then there’s sure to be a bottle on board to suit your tastes.
Your steam train journey proceeds down the Somerset line to Mendip Vale Station, where your outbound journey terminates and you’ll have a chance to watch from the platform as the steam locomotive turns and heads to the opposite end of the carriages to link up in preparation for your return. The entire round trip lasts approximately two hours, giving you plenty of time to enjoy your meal in comfort and style.
This luxurious ride-and-dine steam train luncheon in Somerset is an unusual way to spend your Sunday and makes a fantastic meal out for families, groups of friends, or couples looking for a romantic weekend treat. Combining delicious food and elegant transport, make your Sunday roast a meal to remember with an iconic journey on this stylish steam train in Somerset’s rolling Mendip hills.
Availability
• The train departs at 12.30pm returning at approx 2.30pm on selected Sundays from March to October
2019 availability
• 12th May
• 30th June
• 14th July
• 4th August
• 1st, 15th and 29th September
• 13th October
• All dates are subject to availability
Suitable For
• A minimum of two people
• Under 17s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Spectators
• Not suitable for spectators
Anything Else I Need To Know?
• The journey consists of two round trips of the two and a half mile track (total of 10 miles)
Location
• Shepton Mallet, Somerset
