Give the gift of steam this Christmas: Departures from York, Leeds, Malton and Scarborough

Struggling to think of something to give someone special this Christmas?How about an exciting day out by steam train?

With the Yorkshire Post and The Railway Touring Company you can save £10 per person on a scenic steam day trip to atmospheric Edinburgh or historic Chester.

Travel before Christmas and you could encounter Father Christmas who will visit these steam trains with gifts for children on board.Festive steam specials run on four dates in the run up to Christmas.

Alternatively, check out dates in early 2025.

All offer the chance to travel in the company of a magnificent steam locomotive for a day to treasure.

The Chester Christmas Express

Join the Chester Christmas Express on Saturday, November 30, from Scarborough, Malton, York, Leeds or Hebden Bridge to kick off the festive season with a very special day out.

Leaving Scarborough steam hauled in the morning, this train will travel through the scenic Calder Valley heading west to Chester.

Take time to explore this fine walled city, its cathedral, Roman amphitheatre or famous 14th Century medieval ‘Rows’ – first floor galleried walkways lined with small shops and cafes.Then, reboard your steam train for home, saying goodbye to our steam locomotive along the way at York from where the train continues diesel hauled to Malton and Scarborough.

The Edinburgh Christmas Market

Running on Saturdays, November 23 and December 14 and 21, the Edinburgh Christmas Market departs from York.

This memorable journey will take you across the River Tyne in Newcastle and up the stunning Northumbrian coast, crossing the Royal Border Bridge in Berwick on Tweed and steaming into Scotland.More wonderful scenery will greet you as you travel through the Scottish Borders and into Edinburgh.

With so much to see in Edinburgh it will be hard to choose.The Christmas market along Princes Street will be a great opportunity to top up on shopping.Otherwise, why not stroll up the Royal Mile to visit the hilltop castle or check out the Scottish National Gallery or the beautiful Portrait Gallery – a work of art in itself!

Spring 2025

Want to save your special treat for the new year?

The Railway Touring Company also has a steam journey arranged from York on Saturday, March 29.Check out The Edinburgh Flyer online.

On board dining

Experience the luxury of onboard dining when you book Premier with The Railway Touring Company. Great for a special birthday, anniversary or memorable Christmas gift, Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast and, on the return, a four-course dinner.Your food is freshly prepared on board and served to you at your linen-clad table.

Alternatively, enjoy a First Class treat including tea or coffee with a bacon/breakfast roll and a muffin in the morning and an afternoon service of tea or coffee with a savoury of the day followed by a scone with butter and jam.

Take the Standard option and you can purchase refreshments from the buffet car or bring along your own picnic.

Save £10 per person

Yorkshire Post readers can save £10 per person.For details go to The Railway Touring Company’s websitewhere you will find the discount booking code and T&Cs.