We are tweaking our dining experiences for 2025 so some products may differ slightly to those pictured, but we'll continue to deliver all of our usual popular dining experiences as listed.

The Sunday Countryman

Selected dates in 2025

Watch the countryside slip gently by on board steam train with our Sunday Countryman. During the one hour thirty minute journey, we'll serve our freshly prepared three course luncheon of:

  • Soup of the day with a fresh bread roll
  • Roast topside of Derbyshire beef, homemade Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables with a side of gravy
  • Dessert of the week

Options include a private compartment for two at £135.00 including travel (limited availability) or a table for two in an open-style coach for £129.00 including travel. Add an additional two guests to make a private compartment for 4 or a table for 4 for £115.00 for the additional couple. Each train also features a very limited number of tables for three persons priced at £188.50. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free option available. Drinks table service available.

Each train features two wheelchair accessible tables for two, please call us on 01629 823076 to discuss availability.

Please note: a supplement per couple applies on Easter Sunday.

The Classic Countryman

Selected dates from March to October 2025

Indulge on board with a classic British favourite, our luxury Afternoon Tea. You will be presented with a beautiful vintage stand for a service of freshly made sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and selection of cake and pastries. Not forgetting our fine selection of Taylor's of Harrogate tea or coffee!

Options include £99.00 for two persons including travel for a private compartment (limited availability) and £95.00 for two persons including travel for a table for two in an open-style coach. Bring an additional two persons to make a private compartment or table for four for an additional £89.00. Each train also includes a very limited number of tables for three persons priced at £139.00. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Drinks table service available.

Each train features two wheelchair accessible tables for two, please call us on 01629 823076 to discuss availability.

The Countryman's Lunch

Selected dates in 2025

Our comprehensive take on a British classic, the Ploughman's lunch. See the countryside vistas whilst enjoying a plentiful main of ham, a selection of cheeses, salad, chutney's and more. A bottle of beer, cider or soft drink is included and there will be lashings of tea and coffee too.

Options include £89.00 for a private compartment for two (limited availability) and £82.00 for a table for two in an open-style coach. Add on an additional two guests to make a private compartment or table for four at £75.00 per couple including travel. Each train features a very limited number of tables for three persons priced at £123.50. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Drinks table service available.

Each train features two wheelchair accessible tables for two, please call us on 01629 823076 to discuss availability.

Pie and Mash Countryman

Sunday 21st July 2024

Sausage and Cider Countryman

Sunday 3rd November 2024

Two one off specials in the season of British Classics. We'll serve either Owen Taylor's Award Winning Pie of the Year steak and ale pie or Owen Taylor's finest sausages with fluffy mash and gravy, followed by dessert. The Sausage and Cider Countryman also features a complementary glass of specially-selected cider, with additional drinks available to purchase on board.

Pie and Mash Countryman: Compartment for Two £87.00, Table for Two £82.00, Additional Two Guests to make a Four £77.00, Table for Three £123.00

Sausage and Cider Countryman: Compartment for Two £87.00, Table for Two £82.00, Additional Two Guests to make a Four £77.00, Table for Three £117.00

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available. Drinks table service available.

Book Pie and Mash Countryman

Book Sausage and Cider Countryman

Cream Tea Countryman

Selected Summer Fridays

Join us on board our beautifully restored heritage train for a traditional British cream tea consisting of a freshly baked scone, jam and clotted cream plus a slice of locally baked cakes. Enjoy lashings of tea or coffee.

Table for Two is priced at £62.00 for two persons including travel on the train, additional couples also £62.00 for two.

Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Drinks table service available. Unfortunately we are unable to cater for vegans on this experience.

Please note this experience takes place on a heritage diesel train, with the same vintage carriages as our other experiences.

Derbyshire Countryman FAQ

We reserve the right to alter or amend any service including the type of locomotive in the event of a mechanical failure or circumstances out of our control.

Our Team

Our Catering Team pride themselves on making your day out extra special, whether that be in the Station Cafe, The Apollo Bar or on board the train with one of our Derbyshire Countryman dining experiences. We are proud of working together and our achievements in a short space of time and look forward to welcoming you.

We're always on the look out for extra team members so if you have a passion for catering, entertaining and providing top quality service, get in touch!

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