Step on board for a festive day out by steam – book now and save £10pp with reader offer

Get into the festive spirit this Christmas with a special day out by steam train.  Join The Railway Touring Company for a nostalgic steam journey to atmospheric Edinburgh or historic Chester.

Watch out for Father Christmas and his elves, who will visit the train during the day with presents for the children on board!

So, why not treat family or friends to the Christmas gift of a wonderful day out in the company of a magnificent steam locomotive?  Sit back and relax to enjoy the scenery along the way and perhaps tuck into a hearty full English breakfast and delicious dinner served at your table.

Edinburgh at Christmas

The Edinburgh Christmas Market runs on three Saturdays November 23 and December 14 and 21. 

Join the train at York for a scenic journey passing through Durham with its majestic hilltop cathedral visible from the train, crossing the Tyne at Newcastle, running along the Northumbrian coast with views of Holy Island and Bamburgh Castle and then steaming across the Royal Border Bridge at Berwick on Tweed into Scotland.

Enjoy a break at Edinburgh, which will be alive with the sights and sounds of its Christmas Market located in Princes Street Gardens. Top up on your Christmas shopping or explore the Palace of Holyrood, the castle and Royal Mile, or one of the city’s interesting galleries and museums, before your steam train heads south again for home.

Christmas Chester

Take The Chester Christmas Express on Saturday, November 30, from Scarborough, Malton, York or Leeds for a day out by steam to the beautiful Roman city of Chester. 

Your day out by steam train will include several hours at this walled city with its medieval buildings and famous 14th Century Rows – first floor galleried walkways connecting small shops and cafes.  Start your Christmas shopping or visit the fine cathedral or Roman amphitheatre.

Later, rejoin your train, with its mighty steam locomotive at its head, as it makes for home, leaving the steam loco behind at York to finish the journey back to Scarborough diesel hauled. 

Father Christmas

Father Christmas and his elves will visit these trains during the day handing out presents to children on board.  Please let The Railway Touring Company know your child’s age as you book.

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

yorkshirepost.co.uk readers can save £10 per person. For details go to The Railway Touring Company’s website where you will find the discount booking code and T&Cs.