The Great Central Railway in Loughborough in Leicestershire is the UK's only double-lined heritage railway, and this fantastic 'Runabout' family ticket bundle for two adults and three children will let you discover a slice of a golden age of steam train travel on what promises to be an unforgettable day out! Run by a faithful and friendly team of volunteers, who help preserve the steam and diesel locomotives and station buildings, as well as the line itself, they will welcome you onto the railway, which runs for 8 miles with four different stations, which you can hop on and off at as much as you like. That's because your tickets will give you unlimited rides on all the trains all day. Taking in all the sights and sounds as you hear the whistle blow and the trains puffing out the station, there's so much to take in and explore that you'll feel like you've stepped back in time!
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What's Included
- Enjoy a steam train family day out at the Great Central Railway
- Runabout tickets are valid for unlimited travel for the day
- Family ticket for 2 adults and 3 children
- A round trip lasts approximately one and a half hours
- Opportunity to visit visit the museum, restored station buildings and gift shop
- Board at any of the railway's four stations and hop on and off along the way
Loughborough Central Station
- Loughborough is the main station on the line and the Locomotive Shed is based there
- It has the atmosphere of a busy main line station
- A buffet is on the platform and is open during running days
Quorn and Woodhouse Station
- Quorn is a country station with a large open station yard used as a base for many of the railway's events
- It sports a turntable and the Butler Henderson Cafe Bistro
Rothley Station
- The enclosed station yard giving the real atmosphere of a country station
- The Charnwood Forest Garden Railway and the Carriage and Wagon Works are based here
Leicester North Station
- Leicester North is a restored station built just south of the original Belgrave and Birstall station
Availability
- Passenger trains operate on weekends throughout the year with selected weekdays available during the summer months
- Valid for use on all advertised standard services
- Vouchers are not valid for use on special event days
- No advance booking is needed but you must take a printed version of your Into the Blue voucher with you on the day of your journey
Spectators
- Spectators can purchase platform tickets at the stations if they do not wish to travel on the trains
Suitable For
- Children aged under 3 travel free
- Child vouchers valid for ages 3-15
- Adults vouchers valid for ages 16+
- Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult
- Dogs are welcome for a flat fee of £3.00, payable on the day
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
