Departing From
- Rugby,
- Nuneaton,
- Tamworth,
- Lichfield Trent Valley,
- Rugeley Trent Valley,
- Stafford,
- Crewe
Enjoy a fabulous steam hauled tour travelling through the impressive Pennines over two very different routes with the outward journey taking the spectacular Vale of Edale through the Peak District National Park to historic York for a sightseeing afternoon break. Returning through Wakefield and the rugged Calder Valley.
Travelling through Manchester our train takes the taxing climb up Miles Platting bank and threads its way through the suburbs to join the spectacular line across the Peak District. This route is particularly scenic and encompasses several long tunnels, before passing through Sheffield.
Nowhere in England says ‘medieval’ quite like York especially in the festive season with the famous St Nicholas Market in full swing. A magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls encloses a medieval spider’s web of narrow streets and at the heart of the city lies the immense, awe-inspiring Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. York’s long history and rich heritage is woven into the modern, tourist-oriented city – with attractions including the Jorvik Centre and superb National Railway Museum.
We return in the late afternoon through Wakefield and the true Pennine scenery of the Calder Valley passing the preserved Lancashire & Yorkshire railway station at Hebden Bridge thence through Todmorden and Rochdale.
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’.
TRAVEL TIMINGS*
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| Rugby | 06.10 | 23.35 |
| Nuneaton | 06.25 | 23.20 |
| Tamworth | 06.40 | 23.05 |
| Lichfield Trent Valley | 06.50 | 22.55 |
| Rugeley Trent Valley | 07.00 | 22.45 |
| Stafford | 07.15 | 22.30 |
| Crewe | 08.15 | 21.30 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Destination Timings
| STATION | ARRIVES | DEPARTS |
| York | 13.00 | 16.00 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel
Pullman Dining
£395
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £50 per person.
Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £195 is applicable for this seating type.
Seating is in our beautifully restored wood panelled vintage carriages at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks’ fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing break, you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys – all accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of a half-bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey concludes with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours.
First Class (non-dining)
£195
Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £50 per person.
Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £100 is applicable for this seating type.
Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 and includes complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks, accompanied with a morning glass of Bucks Fizz and afternoon glass of sparkling wine. There is a buffet bar available for the purchase of light refreshments and you may bring on board your own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey.
Standard Class (non-dining)
£165
Seating is 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. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee throughout your journey as well as additional items that may be purchased from our buffet bar offering a choice of refreshments, light snack items, wines, beers, and spirits.
