The Highlights

60 minute journey through picturesque countryside

Sparkling cream tea on board the train

Mini bottle of sparkling wine per person

A delightful day out for all ages

Exchangeable Experience Gift

3 Locations

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Blaenavon
Chinnor
Peterborough

The Experience

Ready to step aboard a journey through time? This enchanting steam train experience offers a nostalgic escape through a choice of three beautiful locations: the rolling Chiltern Hills, the dramatic landscapes of South Wales around Blaenavon in Torfaen, or the picturesque Nene Valley in Cambridgeshire. It is a perfect gift for anyone who loves heritage railways, scenic views and a touch of old world charm.

Departing from Chinnor Station, the heritage railway at Blaenavon or Wansford Railway Station in the Nene Valley, this captivating steam train journey invites guests to settle back and enjoy the romance of a bygone era. As the locomotive powers along the tracks with its rhythmic chug, evocative whistle and clouds of steam, beautiful countryside passes by outside the window.

Choose the Chiltern Hills for peaceful views across rolling countryside, head to South Wales to discover a landscape shaped by fascinating industrial heritage, or opt for the Nene Valley and travel through the Cambridgeshire countryside from historic Wansford Railway Station. Each location offers its own character and scenery while capturing the unmistakable magic and nostalgia of traditional steam travel.

To make the experience even more special, a sparkling cream tea is included. Warm scones are served with rich clotted cream and strawberry jam, accompanied by a glass of sparkling wine or a freshly brewed tea or coffee. It is the perfect excuse to sit back, relax and enjoy a little indulgence alongside the journey.

More than just a train ride, this experience brings together heritage, beautiful scenery and a delicious treat. With three wonderful locations to choose from, it makes a memorable gift for steam train enthusiasts, history lovers or anyone who would enjoy slowing things down and experiencing the golden age of rail travel.

Important Information

Car parking is available at Chinnor Station and is free for train ticket holders. The car park is on the right hand side as you proceed along Kiln Avenue.

Ample free car and coach parking is available at Furnace Sidings. When travelling to this railway, please use postcode NP4 9AX.

Special dietary needs cannot be catered for.

Available to book on selected dates throughout the year.

Please allow approximately 90 minutes for this steam train experience.

Your voucher is valid for 12 Months from the date of issue.

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date.

Accessibility at Chinnor Station: Level access suitable for wheelchairs is available via the old Station Approach road, and utilising a side-gate to the platform. Whilst parking is not generally allowed on this privately-owned road, passengers can be dropped off at the side-gate and then retrace your route and park up in the main station car park (and similarly return via the same route at the end of your visit). Access to the old Station Approach road is gained by turning right into the road on the Chinnor village side of the railway bridge and then along the front of the dental surgery. Please drive slowly, keeping a good lookout for children who often play in the area.
Furnace Sidings: Disabled parking spaces (x3), accessible path to the station building, level access to both the Fireman’s Shovel tearoom and Eric’s Emporium gift shop within the station.
Toilet facilities for disabled visitors are available at both stations.
No toilets with disabled access are available on the train and this is due to the age and historic construction of the coaches.
If you are in a wheelchair but you can step aboard and move to a seat (via the narrow connecting doors of our heritage vehicles), then your wheelchair can be left on the platform at Chinnor under the watchful eyes of the Volunteer station staff.
Wheelchair space is not available in the Train Restaurant.
The Station Cafe at Chinnor Station serves drinks and snacks. Most steam hauled trains offer a trolley service of tea, coffee and snacks during the journey.
Only Assistance / Guide dogs are allowed in the Train Restaurant.

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

Images are for illustrative purposes only. The experience may vary by location or availability. Please refer to the experience description for full details of what is included.