Catering and Train Hire

Catering and Charter Trains

We have currently restored three and a half miles of line between Wirksworth and Idridgehay. Hire of the Gatwick Express for static afternoon tea or evening party along with a railcar service to Idridgehay is proving very popular.

Railcar Hire

Minimum hire cost - £65.00
Idridgehay Group Return - £7.00 per person
Ravenstor Group Return - £3.00 per person
Both lines return - £7.50 per person

The single railcar can accommodate approximately 50 people and a double railcar approximately 100. However, the beauty of railcar vehicles is that they can be joined together to form longer trains if necessary so please discuss this option when booking.

Group catering
(Minimum group size 10 people)

Catering choices:

Sandwich platter with cake and tea or coffee - £5.00 per person
Afternoon tea with sandwiches, cake, scone, jam and cream, and tea or coffee - £7.50 per person
Finger buffet with a choice of sandwiches, buffet savouries, gateau and tea or coffee - £9.90 per person

Other Items
Fruit Juice or Mineral Water per person	£1.00
House Wine per glass	£1.25
Pot of tea or coffee per person	£1.25
Cake selection per person	£1.75

We are also able to arrange various entertainment services, such as the provision of a disco in the train, uniformed railway stewards, and theatrical support for other audio-visual requirements. Please contact us to discuss the cost of these additional services.

Afternoon tea prepared and waiting in the first class dining car

Guests enjoy afternoon tea in the the first class dining car

Gatwick Express Static Hire

£10 per hour up to £100 maximum
Lounge Capacity	Boardroom Style	Theatre Style
12 Seats	24 Seats	30 Seats
Minimum hire period: 4 hours

Static Dining Car hire: minimum 20 persons

The hire cost is included in meal prices when a train journey is being taken and when we are providing the catering.

Hire with no Journey
or external catering
£200

The whole train is non-smoking. The maximum the train can accommodate is 80.
Please note: The dining cars are historic vehicles and are not suitable for children's parties.

What to do now

Use our ONLINE CHARTER CALCULATOR to gain a rough estimate on how much it would cost to charter your own train. Please do not hesitate to contact Anton Shone at Wirksworth Station on 01629 823076 to discuss personalisation options to make your visit as special as possible.

If you wish to book train hire please read the terms and conditions and then fill out the form.