Name: Steam Train Experience for Two
Brand: The Gift Experience
SKU: MTRA
Price: 39 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (1571 reviews)

Product Details

IN A NUTSHELL

Nene Valley and more
Available March to October
Some locations all year round

The Golden Age of Steam is so-called for good reason – there is nothing quite like chugging along in a steam powered train through beautiful countryside.

For over 200 years, the steam train has provided a mode of transport; once essential, it is now a charming reminder of how things used to be. With the Steam Train Experience for Two, history buffs and train enthusiasts alike will appreciate the chance to experience travel as it would have been at the turn of the last century. For a fascinating experience about how steam power changed the way the world worked, this activity cannot be missed!

On arrival at your chosen venue, you can swap your voucher for steam train tickets at the ticket office.

The experience on offer will vary depending on the venue you choose. Some journeys are all day rovers which allow you to get on and off throughout the day and some are return journeys. Either way, you can explore the local area as well as enjoying your steam train experience.

Some locations have other attractions included in the ticket price such as a museum or information centre.

Experience the Golden Age of Steam with this gift activity!
The perfect gift for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Experience is available on selected dates, during selected seasons and excludes Special Event Days.
Length of time varies depending on location. Experience can last between 35 minutes to a full day.
Voucher is valid for 2 adults.
There will be other people there on the day.
You are more than welcome to bring friends and family, however they will be required to pay on the day.
Minimum age restrictions apply.
Under 17's must be accompanied by an adult.

The gift vouchers you use for your experience gifts typically have a 18 month validity.

If you have not used your voucher in this time, please contact us and we may be able to help extend the deadline by up to a further six months.

There is an administration fee to extend the validity of a voucher.

Product Reference: MTRA / 73664

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Locations

More Details

Wirksworth - Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Derbyshire - Midlands
Peterborough - Nene Valley Railway Ltd
Cambridgeshire - South East
Shepton Mallet - East Somerset Railway
Somerset - South West
Llanberis
Gwynedd - Wales

About this experience

Availability: This experience is available on selected March to October dates, however some locations are available throughout the year. Excludes Special Event days.
Duration: The experience can last anything from 35 minutes to a full day, depending on your chosen railway.
Group Size: This experience is for two people, there will be other people there on the day.
Minimum Age: Minimum age restrictions apply, under 17s must be accompanied by an adult.
Spectator Information: You are welcome to bring friends and family, however they will be required to pay for a ticket on the day.
Qualifications: This voucher is valid for two people and excludes Special Event Days. Please note, if the Steam train is unavailable for reasons beyond the control of the venue it will be replaced by a Diesel train.
Weather Dependant: This experience is not dependant on the weather.

Tested By Us

To make sure each and every experience creates the most memorable moments at the highest quality, we have our own team test them as often as we can.

Carla from Contracting

Just sit back, relax and enjoy!!

What did you get up to? We arrived at Nene Valley Railway, Wansford a little early, so we sat in the Café and had a Cornish pasty and Cappuccino. We then went outside and walked about until it was time to board the train. You had a choice of private booths or public, we decided on a private booth. First stop Yarwell this is the end of the track in the opposite direction to Peterborough. On route you go through a tunnel that lasts approx. 2 minutes our very knowledgeable conductor Andrew told us that this was the tunnel that was used in the James Bond movie Octopussy. We got off while we waited for the train engine to turn around to go back to Wansford and onto Peterborough, first stop on the journey to Peterborough is Overton where we stepped off for 5 minutes to take in the lovely morning sun and waited for more passengers to board, next stop Orton. Once we got to Peterborough, we took a lovely stroll into town, where we wondered about the malls and shops. On our way back to the station for our journey back home, we stopped along the canal and watch the people feeding the duck and swans. On our journey back we decided to sit in the public booths, we ordered something to drink from the Buffet car on the train, it is very well stocked with food, drinks and all sorts. There are lovely little gift shops at all the stations where you are able to purchase memorabilia or some lovely goodies. What did you enjoy the most? Our favourite part of this experience was chatting to Andrew the conductor whom is very knowledgeable and just taking in the lovely country side. The sheer beauty of the Autunm colours with the changing season.

Top Tip

Just sit back, relax and enjoy!!

Where Did

Nene Valley Railway Ltd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire