Wine, Cheese & Steam

An Evening of Wine, Cheese & Steam with GCR and Rothley Vineyard

You’re invited to a special evening experience at the Great Central Railway on Saturday, 15th November from 7pm, in partnership with Rothley Vineyard.

Step aboard our luxurious First-Class Veranda Car for a memorable night of fine wine, artisan cheese, and good company. Enjoy a guided tasting of Rothley Vineyard’s award-winning English wines, with tasting notes and insights from their own sommelier, as you travel by heritage steam train into the heart of the Charnwood Forest Geopark.

Places are strictly limited. Proceeds will support the ongoing preservation of the Great Central Railway — helping to keep history alive, one journey at a time.

What to Expect

Wine & Cheese

Indulge in a curated tasting of exceptional wines from Rothley Vineyard and artisan cheese

Expert Conversations

Enjoy engaging conversation and expert insight from the vineyard’s sommelier as you savour each glass.

A Memorable Journey

A journey through the Charnwood countryside by heritage steam train in our beautifully restored, first-class veranda carriage.

Additional Information

Why not spend the day with us and enjoy even more heritage railway magic?

Experience the excitement of our Last Hurrah Gala during the day, then relax in the evening aboard our Wine, Cheese & Steam train for a truly memorable finale.

Please note: these are two separate events, and each requires its own ticket.

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