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  1. Full Day Journeys

    Browse our selection of journeys by steam train to some of the UK's finest destinations, from ancient Cathedral Cities, maritime favourites and medieval wonders +44 (0) 1483 209 888. Brochure PLAN YOUR JOURNEY. ... Full day journeys. Our day trips are the ideal full-day adventure. Our destinations include some Britain's most loved national ...

  2. Belmond British Pullman

    Experience the glamour and romance of vintage travel on Belmond British Pullman, a restored 1920s train that has carried royalty and stars. Choose from a variety of destinations, experiences and journeys across England, from Bath to Canterbury, from afternoon tea to murder mystery.

  3. 2024 Steam Journeys

    To mark the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman - the most famous steam locomotive of all time - we're heading to Edinburgh for a journey of a lifetime on board the Northern Belle. Flying Scotsman was built in Doncaster, the first locomotive of the newly formed London and North Eastern Railway (LNER). By 1924, when it was selected to appear ...

  4. Vintage Trains

    Vintage Trains, the 21st century's only charitably-controlled Train Operating Company, is back where it belongs for 2023 — at speed, on the main line. We have enhanced our offer with a high-quality dining experience, varied menus, authentic Pullman coaches and record-breaking, castles climbing hills running at 75mph.

  5. UK Steam Rail Day Trips and Worldwide Rail Holidays

    This is a rare opportunity to travel by steam train over the scenic branch line from Whitland through Tenby to Pembroke Dock. DETAILS. The Railway Touring Company has a long established reputation for providing an interesting variety of UK day trips by steam train and tours in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

  6. Best UK steam train experiences, from luxury to driving, to do in 2024

    Best steam train experiences in the UK at a glance: Steam train adventure for two, £29.99. Steam Day and Museum Entry for Two at Didcot Railway Centre, £45. Sea Cruise and Steam Train Adventure ...

  7. Steam Train Experience

    A steam train experience like no other, our steam train trips take passengers onboard beautifully restored, authentic 1920's and 1930's luxury trains across the UK. Departing from London and major cities across the midlands and North of England, our steam train experiences take passengers back to Golden Age of travel when steam travel was at ...

  8. Steam Train Experiences & Trips

    Available selected dates throughout the year. £890. Lake District Steam Train Trip and Cream Tea for Two. Cumbria - Ravenglass. (467) Travel on one of England's longest and oldest narrow-gauge railways through the beautiful Lake District. Refresh with a cream tea in the Fellbites Café at the end of your journey.

  9. UK Steam Rail Day Trips

    UK Holidays. Europe Holidays. World Holidays. Highlights of Germany, Harz Mountains, Saxony and Baltic Coast. The Old Stables, Estuary Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HL - Phone: 01553 661 500. Steam rail day trips in the UK.

  10. Best Steam Railways in the UK (Exploring Top 10)

    The UK's oldest running steam train is Furness Railway No.20, based at the Locomotion Museum in Shildon, County Durham, England. It is a 0-4-0 tender locomotive that was built in 1863 for the Furness Railway and purchased for overhaul in the 1990s.

  11. England's best heritage train routes

    Explore England's iconic railways and stunning scenery on vintage steam trains and modern locomotives. Discover the best heritage train routes, from the Night Riviera Sleeper to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and the historic stations and hotels along the way.

  12. Guided Steam Train Holidays & Tours

    Steam Railway Journeys. A little further afield, our steam rail tours give you the opportunity to experience the wonderful steam railways of Germany's Harz Mountains and the Achenseebahn and Zillertalbahn in the Austrian Tyrol. If you want to learn more about the stunning railways of the UK, discover Coastal Railways with Julie Walters.

  13. Princess Elizabeth Steam Journeys

    A unique opportunity to travel behind one of the world's most famous steam locomotive's Princess Elizabeth (6201), this magnificent engine was built in 1933 and named after the then seven-year-old Queen to be, and was used to haul the Queen's Royal Train. Northern Belle to call on the services of the crimson-painted steam locomotive that ...

  14. Steam Train Day Trips in the UK 2023/2024|Steam in the UK 2023|Steam

    Day Trips Including A Steam Engine. While we do not run or book any steam train trips or rides, we try and identify in the below list the majority of steam train day trips and tours operating on the rail network for 2023 and 2024. Note that parts of the journey may be intentionally pulled by a diesel or electric locomotive.

  15. The Jacobite Steam Train

    Described as the greatest railway journey in the world, this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes. Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the ...

  16. Saphos Trains

    Wed 1 May 2024. Departing From: Blackpool North, Poulton-le-Fylde, Kirkham and Wesham, Preston, Blackburn, Clitheroe. The popular 'Fellsman' runs again in summer 2024 for its 16th season offering a return steam hauled journey on the spectacular 'Settle to Carlisle Railway' as we travel through the Yorkshire Dales and climb high towards ...

  17. All aboard the south's best steam railways & train trips

    Bekonscot Model Village & Railway. Bekonscot delights visitors of all ages and be a giant in this miniature wonderland. Established in 1929 Bekonscot Model Village depicts rural England in the 1930s. Official tourist guide to fun days out on steam railways in the South of England. Experience steam trains at their best & find a trip near you.

  18. UK Mainline steam locomotive movements, tours and test run timing

    The list of tours above only includes steam tours, if you would like to see diesel and electric tours as well as ECS movements, please see our dedicated page by clicking here. Find out about UK steam info, mainline steam locomotive test runs, movements, and railtour timings on the national network. A Month by month calendar.

  19. Iconic & Scenic Train Journeys in The UK

    Iconic British train journeys. From the earliest steam trains to today's electric carriages, Britain's railway has formed a huge part of our culture. With over 150 heritage railways across the nation, it's no surprise that Britain is steaming ahead with exciting train experiences for you to get stuck into. Whether it's firing up a steam ...

  20. 11 Best Train Journeys in the UK

    11. Bluebell Railway. Even the name is all sorts of adorable. The UK offers a fine line of heritage steam railways, and the darling Bluebell Railway down in Sussex is one of the best.

  21. Train Holidays UK 2024

    JAN 11, 2024. From heritage tramways to high-speed trains, train holidays in the UK can take many forms. Here's a list of some great British train journeys you can take, either as part of your journey to a holiday destination or as a unique experience. Whether you like beautiful scenery, railway history, alternative holidays, or luxury train ...

  22. 'You can walk virtually everywhere in England by using the train': the

    Quite possibly - which is where the recently launched Railwalks.co.uk comes in. Its aim is to create a crowd-sourced national network of rail-based walking routes, mostly ranging from two to 20 ...

  23. Iconic steam trains speed through Wiltshire station

    Clan Line steams through Bradford on Avon station at speed on its 50th anniversary journey from London Victoria to Bath. Image: Trevor Porter 70012-5 (Image: Trevor Porter). At that time, a 'steam ban' prevented Clan Line from operating between London and Basingstoke, but on this journey at the weekend travellers enjoyed unexpurgated version of the original route, plus an added scenic ...

  24. The UK's Best Rail Journeys Are Big On Charm

    A heritage line with locomotives dating back to the 1860s, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway offers a glimpse into the UK's golden age of train travel. With steam engines and beautifully restored ...