The Charnwood Forester

Saturday Evenings

£79.00 Per Person

Time to get dressed for dinner and step into an era of timeless elegance as you prepare for an unforgettable evening aboard the Great Central Railway’s most prestigious fine dining experience, the Charnwood Forester.

Journey back to a bygone age of luxury train travel and savour a delicious six-course dinner, with a seasonal choice of starters, mains, and dessert, finished off with an English Cheeseboard and hand finished chocolates.

Immerse yourself in the opulence of luxury train travel and indulge in a meticulously crafted six-course dinner. Savour seasonal starters, mains, and desserts, expertly finished off with a hand selected English cheeseboard and hand-finished chocolates to complete your culinary journey.

As you enjoy each fine course, you’ll be transported not only by the flavours but also by the timeless atmosphere of our train.

Gift Vouchers

Give the Gift of the GCR

A gift for you friends and family who like to get dressed for dinner and step into an era of timeless elegance prepared for an unforgettable evening aboard the Great Central Railway’s most prestigious fine dining experience, the Charnwood Forester. They will experiences a journey back to a bygone age of luxury train travel and savour a delicious six-course dinner.

Stations Information

All First-Class Dining Experience tickets come with complimentary rail travel for the day of dining, on any standard passenger services. Allowing you to hop on and off to explore all our historic stations. So, why not start your First-Class Dining Experience in style and arrive at your departure station by train. If your reservations are on a non-train running day, your ticket will be valid for the following running day.

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Allergen Policy

If you have concerns about allergens, please contact us before booking your dining experience to request to view the information in our Allergen Information File.

When you join us for a dining experience, please ask any member of the On-Train Dining Team before your meal is served if you are concerned about the presence of allergens in your food, or would like further information on our vegan and vegetarian dish preparation.

Please be aware that all our dishes are prepared in kitchens where gluten, nuts and other allergens are present, therefore, we cannot guarantee that any food item is completely ‘free from’ traces of allergens. Some dishes may contain alcohol which may not be listed on the menu,

Full allergen information on the ingredients in the food we serve is available on request from any member of the On-Train Dining Team.