Diners are in for a truly wonderful experience this Christmas as Great Central Railway have scheduled their greatest line-up of steam-powered fine dining yet.
Perfect for diners who are looking for that unforgettable experience to share with family and friends, the Great Central Railway festive first-class dining offers four delightful courses served on board a first-class carriage drawn through the gorgeous Charnwood countryside by a heritage steam locomotive.
Look out over a quintessential wintery scene as you savour high-class food and drink with dining dates and events available to book from 23 November through to the New Year.
Join us on Christmas Day itself for an experience you and your loved ones will never forget with a gloriously indulgent six-course feast. All served while you immerse yourself in the spellbinding feeling only heritage steam locomotives can bring. Tickets will go fast so book today!
Beyond the 25th, join Great Central Railway on Boxing Day Special and New Year’s Eve Celebration for more unforgettable experiences. Don’t fill up too much on Christmas Day, because the Boxing Day feast offers diners 5 courses of incredible food for them to drink, eat and be merry as they travel through the Charnwood countryside.
Ring in the New Year in the ultimate style on the Great Central Railway, with a 6-course meal and copious amounts of bubbly! Be aboard the first-class dining car as the clock ticks over, returning to Loughborough Station by 12:30am.
For more information and to book, please visit: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/christmas-dining-services-2024/
Christmas Jubilee dining
23 November – 22 December 2024
Embark on a magical journey this holiday season with the Christmas Jubilee First Class Dining Service. Departing from Loughborough at 1pm, indulge in a four-course festive lunch crafted from the best seasonal ingredients, rounded off with tea or coffee and hand finished mince pies. All as a heritage steam locomotive carries you through the scenic Charnwood countryside.
The Christmas Forester
23 November – 22 December 2024
Spend a wonderous evening being whisked along by the famous Sherwood Forester steam locomotive and enjoy the ultimate in civilised festive dining. Five fabulous courses await including the best of and an unmatched atmosphere as the twinkling lights of Charnwood drift past in the background. The Christmas Forester departs at 7pm sharp on select dates throughout the festive period.
The Christmas Midlander
6, 13 and 20 December
The full traditional Christmas dinner with family and friends expertly prepared and with the irresistible addition of heritage railway magic. Tuck into your turkey in an experience to remember, including a special scenic pause on Swithland Viaduct to let you take in the reservoir in all its wintery glory.
Christmas Murder Mystery
6, 13, 20 December
Prefer your dinner with a thrilling twist? Murder is in the air on this special festive-themed murder mystery train, ‘Christmas to the Sound of Slay Bells’. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal while ruminating on whodunnit as you wind your way along the Great Central Railway.
Tickets for all events currently on sale are expected to sell out quickly, so pre-booking is strongly advised. To book your tickets and find out more information about all the events on offer at Great Central Railway, please visit: https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/christmas-dining-services-2024/
Corporate Fine Dining
Dining cars for Great Central Railway will also be available to book for business parties, corporate events and team outings this festive period. Please see the website for more details.
Celebrate Christmas was Great Central Railway and create memories that will last a lifetime!
