Mothers' Day Dining Train
Sunday 18th March
Treat Mum to a splendid Sunday Lunch whilst travelling in style through this wonderful valley.
The Moorlander Dining Train offers a superb and unique opportunity to treat Mother and explore the scenic Churnet Valley line from the comfort of our fully refurbished dining carriage.
The newly refurbished Moorlander Dining Carriage
Whilst the world is slipping slowly by you will be served a delicious, freshly prepared, four-course meal by our dedicated team of caterers during a memorable steam-hauled three hour trip.
Part of the dedicated team who aim to make your Mum's dining experience one to remember
The event starts at 12-00 when you, and Mum, start to arrive. You will be greeted by one of our staff and shown to your reserved table where your individual name cards and menus will be found. Whilst you are awaiting the 12-15 departure you will be served drinks at your table and given time to peruse the wine list and savour your surroundings.
All seated and about to depart
At 12-15 prompt the train will depart Froghall travelling north, deep into the Churnet Valley, en route to Consall Forge. The train will travel at a sedate pace so that you can properly enjoy and appreciate the superb scenery that makes the valley so special and to give you an opportunity to begin your starter.
Two miles later Consall Station eventually comes into view, just as the starters are being finished. At Consall you cross the Cauldon Canal for the first time and then encounter the newly rebuilt wooden station building and NSR signal box. Then it's slowly on, deeper into the valley and away to Cheddleton Station.
Superb food, fantastic scenery, steam hauled, an occasion to remember
At Leekbrook, the locomotive runs around the train and prepares for the return to Cheddleton where you will pass through the station and travel to Kingsley & Froghall once more whilst the remaining courses are served, finally ending your memorable journey at Froghall after another run to Leekbrook and back,, a total length of 18.5 miles taken over 3 hours. Treat Mum and let someone else do the cooking and washing up for a change !
Please follow the link for the current menu.
The dining experience costs £28 per person
Please call 01538 360522 during office hours to make a booking or e-mail us.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for, but advance notice will be required.
(All pictures courtesy of Dave Gibson)