There is perhaps one other thing that the South West of England is renowned for as much as its picturesque countryside - and that is of course a traditional cream tea! And on this excellent Steam Train Cream Tea experience, both those things are combined for a truly unforgettable day out on the rails. On board the Mendip Belle Wine and Dine Train, the flagship dining train on the East Somerset Railway, which begins at the village of Cranmore near Shepton Mallet, and terminates at Mendip Vale. On board these beautifully restored and dining coaches, you'll be in the best place to really appreciate train travel from the golden age of steam in the best way possible. With stunning views from your panoramic window sat at your comfy table seats, you can enjoy freshly baked plain scones with butter, jam and clotted cream, served with a pot of freshly brewed tea or coffee. Best of all, your tickets mean you can also enjoy riding on other scheduled services before or after your scheduled cream tea departure, and visit the engine sheds and workshops - so why not make a full day of it?
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Overview
- Cream tea served on the Mendip Belle
- Travel 5 miles on the steam hauled train
- Visit the engine shed, workshop etc
- Ride other scheduled trains during the day
- This voucher is valid for One
What's Included
- Steam hauled round trip along the East Somerset Railway line
- Enjoy a traditional cream tea travelling through the rolling hills of Somerset in the first class dining carriage
- Scones are served with local clotted cream, butter and strawberry jam with a pot of tea (coffee also available)
- Opportunity to visit the Engine Shed and Workshop and other points of interest around the railway
- In addition to your cream tea train, guests are welcome to travel on earlier trains as well for no additional charge
Suitable For
- A minimum of two vouchers must be booked for this experience
- Under 17s must be accompanied by a participating adult
Anything Else
- Not suitable for spectators
- Gluten free scones are also available, but need to be specified at the time of booking
Availability
- Selected weekdays and weekends usually from April to October
- Cream tea trains depart at 15.30
- Dates are subject to availability
- Due to popularity, it is recommended that you book well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Vouchers are valid for any of the scheduled dates, subject to availability.
- Request your preferred date when booking your experience.
Current Scheduled 2027 Dates
- March - 20th
- April - 3rd, 17th and 24th
- May - 5th, 8th, 15th, 19th and 22nd
- June - 5th, 9th, 13th, 19th, 26th and 30th
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience