Dining with Distinction at East Lancashire Railway

Be transported back in time to an age where to dine by train was the height of sophistication.

Welcome to Dining with Distinction at East Lancashire Railway

A Bygone Era

Step on board our traditional Pullman style carriages and be transported back in time to an age where to dine by train was the height of sophistication. Enjoy first class service and fine dining behind one of our historic steam engines whilst journeying through the charming Lancashire countryside soaking up the picturesque panoramas as you go.

With a range of options from a silver service four course gastronomic delight to a quintessentially British Afternoon Tea, Dining with Distinction has something for every appetite and occasion.

Step on board

2020 AND 2021 DATES AVAILABLE

All our dining services are fully operational, and will still operate, even with a 10:00 pm 'last service' restriction.

Bookings for 2020 and 2021 are being taken. There are limited spaces remaining for the rest of 2020 with the majority of Christmas dates sold out.

Dates for 2021 are now available to browse and book online. Prices will be held at their current level until the end of September 2020 so make sure you don't miss out. Check out the individual experience pages for further details.

The Experiences

Covid 19 Update

Find the latest updates on the developing Covid-19 situation and how it effects your dining booking.

“We’re Good To Go” - the East Lancs Railway has the official UK mark to signal that a tourism and hospitality business has worked hard to follow Government and industry Covid-19 guidelines and has a process in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.

Dining With Distinction - specific measures:

All tickets for Dining With Distinction must be booked in advance.
Face coverings must be worn in public places such as on the platforms, in the museum and when boarding or alighting from the trains in accordance to Government guidance.
Seating at 1 metre plus. Once boarded and seated, you can remove face coverings to enjoy your meal, replacing them before you alight.
Service. To complement our usual high standards of food hygiene, food will be served, pre-plated, reducing the contact time between visitors and serving staff.
Enhanced cleaning. Menus, windows & table décor will be thoroughly sanitised before your arrival.

Standard precautionary Covid-19 measures are in place to ensure a safe environment to visit. These can be found via the link below.

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Dining with Distinction 2020 Brochure

Get a flavour for Dining with Distinction and download our 2020 Brochure!

With over 160 dates to choose from and twelve different types of dining experience available, with everything from five course fine dining to traditional afternoon teas!

Dining with Distinction 2020 Brochure

Gift Vouchers

Surprise your loved one, friends or family with a special gift!

Our Open Dining Gift Vouchers give you the freedom to choose the perfect day for your ultimate foodie experience.

The gift of giving

Customer Review:

“This is a wonderful experience from the moment you step on the train. The tables are beautifully set, the waiters and waitresses are pleasant and helpful. The quality of food is excellent, with plenty of it. You can order drinks and wine at the table too.”

By: TripAdvisor

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Upcoming Experiences

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Dining with Distinction Dining with Distinction at East Lancashire Railway Bolton Street Station, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY. General enquiries: 0333 320 2831 Email: customer.services@eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Dining with Distinction - part of The East Lancashire Light Railway Company Limited registered in England and Wales. Registered office: Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY. Registered number: 02023981

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