Dining with Distinction at East Lancashire Railway

Dining with Distinction

Festive Special

Steam into Christmas with a festive dining experience and enjoy a steam train journey through Lancashire's very own winter wonderland. Pass snow sprinkled hills and fairy-lit stations from the comfort of your beautifully decorated carriage, all whilst tucking into a traditional Yuletide menu with all the trimmings!

Festive Lunch

£49.00 per adult and £38.00 per child for 2018

Festive Diner

Adults only

£53.00 per head for 2018

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

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Customer Review:

Red carpet entry onto the train and carriages beautifully decorated with festive lights and crackers. Excellent service, a delicious piping hot meal and leisurely train ride. First Class in every respect.

By: TripAdvisor, December 2015

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 Specials Vegetarian Menus 2018

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 Diner 2018

Prawn & Crayfish Cocktail with Marie Rose sauce and brown bread

Cream of Carrot & Coriander Soup with cream swirl

Lemon Glazed Gressingham Duck Breast with rosemary and anise jus

Spiced Apple & Cinnamon Pie with clotted cream

Tea or Coffee & Mince Pies

Served: 01 Dec 2018, 15 Dec 2018, 21 Dec 2018

Festive Lunch 2018

Spiced Tomato & Red Lentil Soup with roasted cumin seeds

Traditional Roast Turkey with a kilted chipolata and stuffing

Homemade Christmas Pudding with a creamy rum sauce

Tea or Coffee & Mince Pies

Served: 05 Dec 2018, 06 Dec 2018, 07 Dec 2018, 12 Dec 2018, 13 Dec 2018, 14 Dec 2018, 19 Dec 2018

Festive Diner 2018

Cheddar Cheese Soufflé with real ale and apple chutney

Spiced Parsnip & Sweet Potato Soup with chopped coriander

Traditional Roast Turkey with a kilted chipolata and stuffing

Homemade Christmas Pudding with a creamy rum sauce

Tea or Coffee & Mince Pies

Served: 08 Dec 2018, 14 Dec 2018, 20 Dec 2018, 22 Dec 2018

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.

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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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