West Somerset Railway
The Railway Station
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5BG
Tel: (+44) 01643 704 996
Travel behind the Flying Scotsman this September on one of our dining specials. This will be your only opportunity to travel behind the Flying Scotsman on a return journey. Combine your travel with one of our set menu options which are listed below.
Enjoy either a Flying Scotsman Vintage Tea, Flying Scotsman Fish & Chip Supper or a Four Course Quantock Belle Dining experience whilst journeying behind this iconic locomotive. We are also offering a travel only option. If you have a special occasion to celebrate, or you want to treat someone or perhaps you just want to enjoy the ride book your tickets now. There’s only a few so please be quick!
Please note:
Enjoy a four-course meal aboard the Flying Scotsman on Saturday 9th or Sunday 10th September leaving at 7pm. You’ll be seated in our beautiful Quantock Belle coaches for the return trip via Blue Anchor. Available to book in pairs only, we have very limited seats, so please book your tickets as soon as possible. Price per pair: £220
Your menu will be provided by Claire’s Kitchen.
On arrival: Canapes and bubbles
Starter: Wild venison carpaccio on a bed of baby leaves with a blackberry and raspberry dressing
Main: Slow-cooked Scottish Aberdeen Angus beef with a rich red wine reduction, Rumbledethump potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Dessert: Raspberry and white chocolate Cranachan with thyme shortbread
Coffee: With homemade Scottish tablet
Vegetarian option:
Starter: Cock-a-leekie soup with warm artisan bread and micro-herbs
Main: Vegetarian haggis and mushroom Wellington, with a rich red wine and wild mushroom reduction, served with Rumbledethump potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Dessert: Raspberry and white chocolate cranachan served with thyme shortbread
Coffee: With homemade Scottish tablet
A round trip boarding either Coach A or B leaving Bishops Lydeard at 7pm, travelling to Blue Anchor and return. Choose to dine on Fish & Chips, Chicken & Chips or Vegetarian Burger & Chips plus a glass of wine, bottle of beer or non alcoholic alternative.
Tickets are sold in 2’s and 4’s. Price per pair: £130.00
There are no concessions on these tickets any child travelling will receive a West Somerset Railway goody bag.
This is a Vintage tea in true steam style! Board Coach H for return travel from Bishops Lydeard at 7pm. Travel to Blue Anchor and back while enjoying a scrumptious tea of finger sandwiches, cakes and tea or coffee, leaving Bishops Lydeard at 7pm.
Tickets are sold in 2’s and 4’s. Price Per pair £130
There are no concessions on these tickets any child travelling will receive a West Somerset Railway goody bag.
We have a very limited number of travel-only return tickets, departing from Bishops Lydeard steaming to Blue Anchor and back. This service leaves at 7pm on 6th and 11th September in Coaches C, D, F and G. On 9th and 10th September there are limited seats in Aries .
Tickets are
£45 per Adult
£30 per child