Departing From
- Carnforth,
- Lancaster,
- Preston,
- Wigan North Western,
- Warrington Bank Quay,
- Hartford,
- Crewe,
- Stafford,
- Lichfield Trent Valley
This is an utterly amazing and unique steam hauled tour offering a journey departing from stations in the North West guaranteed to get us all in the Christmas spirit as enjoy a fast run down the West Coast Main Line and at Nuneaton take the secondary line across to Leicester where we travel through the East Midlands to Chesterfield where road coaches will transport us to historic Chatsworth House, ancestral home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.
Upon arrival at Chesterfield station you will be escorted by coach on the short 20-minute journey through the Peak District to the fabulous Chatsworth Estate. Spend the afternoon at leisure marvelling at the house and its grand interiors transformed into a Christmas wonderland with every room having a unique and seasonal theme and the staff wearing Dickensian costumes. Discover the 16-generation history of the Cavendish family and stroll around the 105-acre garden containing fountains, sculptures and water cascades designed by Lancelot Capability Brown.
In the late afternoon, following a break of around three hours coaches will transport us back to Chesterfield station for a return steam hauled journey retracing our outward route to Crewe where the impressive and powerful locomotive is changed for a slightly more modern form of onward traction. The train is steam hauled from Crewe by one of our immaculately restored pool of engines including: the world famous LMS Royal Scot Class, No.46100 ‘Royal Scot’ – West Country Class, No. 34046 ‘Braunton’ – Britannia Pacific Class, No 70000 ‘Britannia’ – LNER A4 Pacific No 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’
TRAVEL TIMINGS*
STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
Carnforth | 06.00 | 22.30 |
Lancaster | 06.10 | 22.20 |
Preston | 06.30 | 22.00 |
Wigan North Western | 06.50 | 21.40 |
Warrington Bank Quay | 07.10 | 21.20 |
Hartford | 07.25 | 21.05 |
Crewe | 08.00 | 20.30 |
Stafford | 08.40 | 19.40 |
Lichfield Trent Valley | 09.00 | 19.10 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel

Standard Class (non-dining) - £130
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four with bookings for two persons seated side by side with one window and one aisle seat whilst bookings for one person are normally allocated an aisle seat. Toilet facilities are available in each carriage and a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and alcoholic drinks.

First Class (non-dining) - £195
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four, or table of two offering additional legroom, wide cushioned seats, curtains, and large picture windows. Toilet facilities are available in each carriage and a complimentary service of tea/coffee & biscuits are included in the price and a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, sandwiches, snacks and alcoholic drinks.
Covid-19 Social Distancing Seating – Bookings of two passengers will be seated together at a ‘guaranteed window table for two’ with a mandatory supplement of £35 per person charged. Bookings of three or four passengers are seated at a shared table and charged the normal per seat price, with the adjacent table remaining out of use. (Minimum Booking 2 persons)

First Class Compartment (non-dining) - £1180
Enjoy the exclusive use of a private compartment containing a maximum of six first class seats – Included in the price is a complimentary service of tea/coffee, biscuits, and Smoked Salmon Blinis on the outward journey, whilst on the return journey you will be welcomed on board with a chilled glass of champagne and sumptuous Afternoon Tea of finger sandwiches, scone, preserves, clotted cream and cake followed by tea and coffee.

Premier Dining - £350
Includes the service of full English breakfast, morning tea/coffee & biscuits and four course dinner. Seating is arranged the same as First Class around a table of four or table of two laid with crisp linen and dressed in the finest crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. Meals are prepared on board by our chefs and served at your reserved seat by liveried stewards. A full wine & drinks list is available with an ‘at seat’ service during the meals.
Covid-19 Social Distancing Seating – Bookings of two passengers will be seated together at a ‘guaranteed window table for two’ with a mandatory supplement of £35 per person charged. Bookings of three or four passengers are seated at a shared table and charged the normal per seat price, with the adjacent table remaining out of use. (Minimum Booking 2 persons)