New Year's Eve Celebration

See out the year in style aboard our steam-hauled New Year’s Eve Dining Train – where fine dining, vintage glamour, and the romance of steam travel come together for a celebration you’ll never forget.

Your evening begins at 6:30pm at Loughborough Central, where the refreshment room bar will be open, ready to pour your first drink of the night. At 7:00pm, our stewards will welcome you aboard our immaculately restored first-class carriages. Step inside, sink into your seat, and let the warm glow of vintage elegance set the scene.

At 7:30pm, the whistle will sound, and we’ll steam away into the winter night. Over the next couple of hours, indulge in your pre-selected three-course dinner, freshly prepared on board by our talented chefs using locally sourced ingredients. The on-board bar will be open throughout, with an excellent selection of wines, spirits, beers, and cocktails to help you toast the year ahead.

At 9:00pm, we’ll pause at Rothley Station, beautifully lit by Edwardian-style gas lamps, giving you time to stroll the platform before re-boarding at 9:20pm for tea, coffee, and hand-finished chocolate truffles on the journey back to Loughborough.

After dinner, the evening continues. You’ll have access to our private Veranda Carriage – the perfect spot for fresh air and a different view – as well as the chance to mingle in the First-Class Dining Carriage with fellow guests over complimentary prosecco and soft drinks. Although Veranda access is included, we kindly ask that you select this option when booking your ticket during checkout.

At 11:50pm, we’ll arrive at Leicester North for a truly unique moment – gather on the platform for the live countdown to midnight, the steam whistle sounding to welcome in the New Year. Raise your glass of bubbly as the clock strikes twelve, before boarding for the first journey of 2026. We’ll return to Loughborough at 12:45am, marking the close of an evening of wonderful company, exquisite food, and timeless steam railway charm.