Dining with Distinction at East Lancashire Railway

Dining with Distinction

Festive Special

2019 DATES ARE NOW ON SALE

Steam into the season with our festive dining experience through Lancashire's very own winter wonderland. Wind past Christmas card villages and fairy lit stations whilst tucking into a traditional Yuletide menu with all the trimmings!

Festive Lunch

£50.00 per adult and £40.00 per child for 2019

Festive Diner

Adults only

£56.00 per head for 2019

The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)

Scroll down for individual Festive Lunch dates and menus or click "Book Now"

Scroll down for individual Festive Diner dates and menus or click "Book Now"

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Customer Review:

"What an enjoyable evening my husband and I had on the Festive Diner. The food was delicious, the staff were really friendly and attentive and the train was decorated very nicely to give us a true Christmassy experience. I would definitely recommend this!"

By: TripAdvisor, December 2018

Festive Lunch

What’s Included?

A beautiful 2 and ½ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz
A traditional three course festive meal followed by tea or coffee and homemade mince pies

Festive Diner

What’s Included?

A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz
A traditional four course festive meal followed by tea or coffee and homemade mince pies

Festive Lunches run on selected Wednesdays and Fridays in December. Festive Diners run on selected Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in December. Both diners start from Bury Bolton Street Station.

The Festive Lunches depart at 1:00pm and return at approximately 3:30pm.

The Festive Diners depart at 7:30pm and return at approximately 10:15pm.

Menus & Dates

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Festive Lunch Vegetarian Menus 2019

Festive Diner Vegetarian Menus 2019

Drinks & Extras

Add a Little Extra

Enhance your Dining with Distinction experience with a bottle of Champagne or Prosecco, a box of chocolates or even a celebration cake.

Pre-order your added extras at checkout and relax in the knowledge that your dining accompaniments will be delivered to your table during your meal.

Drinks Menu

Our well-stocked bar has a variety of wines, spirits and beers, including real ales. Champagne is also available for those truly special moments.

Feeling fruity? Try our Dining with Distinction cocktail, made with our own secret recipe!

A Little Tipple

Festive Lunch 2019

Cream of Vegetable Soup with fresh parsley

Traditional Roast Turkey Breast with a kilted chipolata and stuffing

Homemade Christmas Pudding with a creamy rum sauce

Tea or Coffee & Warm Mince Pies

Served: 04 Dec 2019, 05 Dec 2019, 11 Dec 2019, 12 Dec 2019, 17 Dec 2019, 18 Dec 2019

Festive Diner 2019

Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Frittata with a crisp salad and winter spiced relish

Cream of Parsnip & Apple Soup with fresh rosemary

Traditional Roast Turkey Breast with a kilted chipolata and stuffing

Homemade Christmas Pudding with a creamy rum sauce

Tea or Coffee & Warm Mince Pies

Served: 07 Dec 2019, 14 Dec 2019, 20 Dec 2019, 21 Dec 2019

Where applicable, starters and soups are served with freshly baked warm bread rolls. Main courses are served with seasonal local market vegetables and potatoes. Tea or coffee and after dinner mints are also included. (v) Vegetarian options are available and must be pre-ordered. If you need to make provisions for other dietary requirements please ensure you contact us on 0333 320 2831 when booking your seats.

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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