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The Boxing Day Special

gourmet cuisine, scenic beauty, and festive merriment

  • Departing: Friday
  • £120.00 Per Person

Step into the joy of the season on our Boxing Day First Class Dining Train! Revel in the festive spirit as you embark on a delightful journey filled with enchanting views and delectable flavours. Indulge in a sumptuous 5-course meal, complete with the warmth of Tea, Coffee, and Mince Pies, making this Boxing Day an occasion to remember.

Escape the kitchen and elevate your holiday experience with fine dining aboard our First-Class Restaurant Cars. Immerse yourself in the relaxing ambiance, surrounded by the vintage charm of a steam locomotive. Your journey will take you through the picturesque landscapes of Charnwood, with a special pause on Swithland viaduct, offering breathtaking views across the reservoir to Charnwood Forest.

Make this Boxing Day truly special by reserving your seat for an extraordinary combination of gourmet cuisine, scenic beauty, and festive merriment.

Our Boxing Day train departs from Loughborough Central at 1:00 PM and returns at approximately 4:30 PM (Please arrive by 12:00pm)

Only £120.00 per person, Tables of Two and Four available in our First-Class Dining Carriages.

 

First-Class Dining Menu

First Course

Smoked mackerel pate on toasted sourdough (GF – Available upon request)

Or

Roasted beetroot Brie and cranberry tartlet (V) (VE/DF – Available upon request)

Main Courses

Roast Rib of Beef, Thyme Butter and Caramelised Shallots (GF/DF – Available upon request)

Or

Field mushroom wellington with a peppercorn sauce (V)

Or

Root vegetable gratin with a white wine sauce (VE)

Or

Served with the Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables

Dessert

Apple and clementine crumble with a Crème Anglaise

Or

Boozy Mandarin & Chocolate Torte (VE/GF)

Or

Baked Plum Crumble Cheesecake
Festive Cheeseboard
Freshly brewed Coffee or a selection of Teas with hand finished Mince Pies
Allergen Policy

DF – Dairy Free / GF – Gluten Free / VG – Vegan / VE – Vegetarian

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GCR Reviews

Loughborough Central

  • Great Central Rd, Loughborough LE11 1RW
  • Everyday from 10:00 - 16:00
  • On street parking only
  • Via lift from ticket office
  • Wifi found on the platform refreshment room
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Leicester North

  • The Sidings, Leicester LE4 3BA
  • Saturday & Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
  • Free Car Park
  • Via the Car Park
  • Not currently available
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Rothley Station

  • Rothley Station, Station Rd, Rothley, Leicester LE7 7LA
  • Saturday & Sunday - 10:30 to 16:30
  • Free car parking daily
  • Via the main car park
  • Wifi found in Ellis Tearoom
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Quorn & Woodhouse

  • Woodhouse Rd, Quorn, Loughborough LE12 8AG
  • Saturday & Sunday - 10:15 - 16:45
  • Free car parking daily
  • Via the main car park
  • Wifi found in Butler Henderson Café
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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.

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