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UK Wide Family Steam Train and Heritage Railway Day Out

UK Wide Family Steam Train and Heritage Railway Day Out UK Wide Family Steam Train and Heritage Railway Day Out UK Wide Family Steam Train and Heritage Railway Day Out
UK Wide Family Steam Train and Heritage Railway Day Out
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A family day out on a steam train at one of the UK's litany of heritage railways is always a winner. And this set of tickets for a family of four - two adults and two children - will take you back to a golden age of railway travel for less! The appeal of a steam train is near universal, from small kids right through to grandparents, and you can use this voucher at one of seven different heritage railways run by faithful teams of volunteers across the country. It's like stepping into a bit of living history, with staff working in station booking offices, platforms, waiting rooms and cafes, all dressed in the appropriate attire of the 20th century when steam was king of the rails. And there are few things that beat hearing the whistle blow, the smoke and steam clouds gathering and the sound of the engine chuff-chuffing along the track. All aboard for what promises to be an unforgettable day out loved by all generations!

  • Valid for 12 months
  • 7 Locations in the UK
  • Flexible Booking
  • Gift Pack Options
  • Free Exchanges
  • Instant Delivery
What's Included

  • Enjoy a family steam train experience
  • Vouchers are valid for 2 adults and 2 children (unless stated)
  • Sit back and relax as you travel through the countryside
  • Choose from a range of scenic locations and experience different parts of England
  • See 'Railway Details' below for further information

Frequently Asked Questions - Days Out Experiences
  • Do children need a driving licence?
  • No, a driving licence is not required for junior driving experiences.
  • Are there age or height restrictions?
  • Yes, each experience has specific age, height and sometimes weight requirements for safety reasons.
  • Can I buy a junior driving experience as a gift?
  • Yes, all junior driving experiences can be purchased as a flexible gift voucher.
View All Days Out FAQs
    • Derbyshire - Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Matlock - Two adults (16+) and up to three children aged 5-15)
    • Kent - East Kent Railway - Valid 4 four people (mix of adults or children)
    • Leicestershire - Great Central Railway - Valid for 2 adults (16+) and 3 children (ages 3-15) Under 3's free
    • Oxfordshire - Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway - Two adults (16+) and 2 children (under 16)
    • Somerset - East Somerset Railway - Two adults (17+) and 2 children (5-16) Under 5's free
    • South Wales - Blaenavon Heritage Railway, Torfaen - Two adults (16+) and 2 children (under 16)
    • Staffordshire - Churnet Valley Railway - 2 adults (18+) and 2 children (4-17) or 2 adults and one senior (60+)
    • Friends and family are welcome, however they will be required to pay for a ticket on the day (subject to availability)
    • Available selected dates between March and October
    • Some locations are available throughout the year
    • Excludes special event days
    • All dates are subject to availability

  • Derbyshire - Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Matlock

    • Unlimited travel for the day, hauled by steam and classic diesel locomotives
    • The 9-mile route follows the Ecclesbourne Valley, passing through woodlands and farmland with spectacular views of the Derbyshire countryside
    • The heritage railway operates heritage between Wirksworth and Duffield, with intermediate stations at Idridgehay and Shottle
    • Limited services are also available to Ravenstor Station, one mile north of Wirksworth at the end of a unique 1-in-27 incline
    • Hop on and off at any of the stations
    • Visit the 7 1/4-inch gauge miniature railway which runs for a third of a mile at the end of Platform 1, running adjacent to the main track
    • The on-site museum boasts an array of railway-related artefacts and information about the history of the railway with interactive displays and the gift shop has the largest selection of second-hand transport books in the region 
    • Regular passenger services operate on most weekends throughout the year
    • Not valid on Orange timetable days (except August Bank Holiday where they are accepted) or pre-book specials

    Kent - East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell, Dover

    • Train tickets for four on the East Kent Railway for a four-mile round trip
    • Regular steam and diesel days operate throughout the season
    • Travel between the pretty villages of Shepherdswell and Eythorne
    • Take in the sights of the rolling countryside, steep chalk-lined cuttings and the fascinating Golgotha Tunnel
    • Guests can also visit the award-winning visitor centre, woodland walks and see the heritage trains and ride on the miniature railway
    • Valid on Sundays only during our normal operating season between March 24th and September 27th
    • Departure times are 10:45, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00
    • No advance booking is needed
    • Take a printed version of your Into the Blue voucher with you on the day of your journey

    Leicestershire - Great Central Railway, Loughborough

    • Enjoy a steam train trip on the Great Central Railway for two adults (16+) and 3 children (ages 3-15) Under 3s free
    • Runabout tickets are valid for unlimited travel for the day
    • A round trip lasts approximately one and a half hours
    • Opportunity to visit visit the museum, restored station buildings and gift shop
    • Board at any of the railway's four stations and hop on and off along the way
    • Passenger trains operate on weekends throughout the year with selected weekdays available during the summer months
    • Valid for use on all advertised standard services
    • Vouchers are not valid for use on special event days
    • No advance booking is needed but you must take a printed version of your Into the Blue voucher with you on the day of your journey 

    Oxfordshire - Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor

    • Steam train journey for two adults 16+ and 2 children (under 16)
    • Enjoy a 90-minute steam train ride from Chinnor Station to Princes Risborough Station and back
    • Time to walk round and take photos at Princes Risborough Station before returning to Chinnor
    • Spectacular views of the Chiltern countryside
    • Vouchers are all day tickets providing unlimited travel for the day
    • Selected weekday and weekend dates

    Somerset - East Somerset Railway, Shepton Mallet

    • Unlimited travel on any normal service day for two adults (17+) and 2 children (5-16) Under 5's free
    • Relax and enjoy steam & diesel rides through the beautiful Mendip countryside
    • The train journey is approximately 40 minutes over a 5 mile round trip
    • You are welcome to ride as many times as you like on your visit
    • Visit the engine shed, workshop and David Shepherd Discovery Centre
    • Allow around 3-5 hours for this experience
    • Open weekends from March to October and selected weekdays in the summer
    • Vouchers are valid for most special events but not childrens character visit days, Day Out with Thomas, Evening Wine & Dines or Santa Specials

    South Wales - Blaenavon Heritage Railway, Torfaen

    • Steam train journey for two adults (16+) and 2 children (under 16)
    • The total length of the the line, including the Big Pit branch is 3.1 miles so your journey is approx 6.2 miles and lasts approx 55 minutes
    • Time to walk round and take photos Blaenavon High Level
    • The journey back to Furnace Sidings includes, for a short while, a gradient of 1:34, that is one of the steepest gradients on any heritage railway
    • Vouchers are all day tickets providing unlimited travel for the day
    • Selected weekday and weekend dates

    Staffordshire - Churnet Valley Railway, Stoke-on-Trent

    • Unlimited all day travel on the line throughout the day
    • Valid for 2 adults (18+) and 2 children (4-17) or 2 adults and one senior (60+)
    • You can break your journey as often as you like
    • Valid for blue and green running days, Monday to Sunday, excluding special event days
    • Please check the Churnet Valley Railway calendar once you have registered your voucher 
    • Depart from Froghall Station 10:30am or 1:30pm to start your journey
    • The journey lasts approximately 2 hours if you start and finish at Froghall
    • Spend the whole day if you want to hop on and hop off at stations en route

  •   7 Locations across the UK

    • All locations
    • Derbyshire
    • Kent
    • Leicestershire
    • Newport
    • Oxfordshire
    • Somerset
    • Staffordshire
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