First Class Return Travel with Afternoon Tea

at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Available from Wed 29 Jul to Tue 27 Oct

First class travel for £35 each when you book a table for four

All aboard for a delicious day out in the Yorkshire Dales

Looking for a wonderfully relaxed way to spend an afternoon? Step aboard the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway and enjoy First Class Return Travel Afternoon Tea as you journey through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

  • Enjoy a 1-hour return journey from Bolton Abbey Station
  • Travel in First Class with a reserved seat in a lovingly restored historic carriage
  • Tuck into a freshly prepared Afternoon Tea during your journey
  • Enjoy tea or fresh ground filter coffee on board
  • Vegetarian options are available when selected at checkout
  • Advance booking is essential, as First Class Dales Dining trains are expected to sell out!

What’s included with First Class Return Travel Afternoon Tea?

Your ticket includes a First Class return train ride with Afternoon Tea served on board. You’ll be seated at your own table for the journey, giving you a comfortable spot to relax, chat and watch the Yorkshire Dales roll by.

  • Duration: 1 hour round trip
  • Meeting point: Bolton Abbey Station, BD23 6AF
  • Seating: Reserved First Class seat in a restored carriage
  • Afternoon Tea: Sandwich selection, mini quiche, salad garnish, home-made fresh scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam, mini trifle and cake selection
  • Drinks: Fresh ground filter coffee or local Yorkshire Tea
  • Vegetarian option: Cheese savoury sandwiches, egg & cress sandwiches, mini quiches, salad and cake selection

Settle into First Class and savour the journey

There’s something special about taking afternoon tea by train. From your reserved First Class seat, you can sit back in one of the railway’s beautifully restored historic carriages and enjoy a slower, sweeter way to see the Dales.

Expect a classic mix of savoury bites, home-made scones and tempting cakes, served with proper Yorkshire tea or fresh coffee. Whether you’re treating someone, celebrating something or simply fancy doing your afternoon differently, this is a charming little escape with plenty of flavour packed into the journey.

Please arrive 20 minutes before departure so the team can get you seated and ready to enjoy your First Class Afternoon Tea experience.

Location

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Bolton Abbey,
Skipton,
BD23 6QX
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Facilities
  • Food & drink
  • Toilets
  • Gift shop
  • Café
  • Wheelchair access
More Info
Is Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway wheelchair accessible?

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway is mostly accessible:

  • On the normal service trains there is usually a specially converted Wheelchair Saloon, which can be easily accessed via a ramp – the Station Staff or the Guard will be happy to assist
  • Due to their historic construction, the Stately Trains carriages do not have specific accommodation for wheelchairs. However, the Guards and Station staff will do their utmost to assist passengers with a disability to board
  • Car parking spaces are reserved close to both station buildings for ease of access. There are wheelchair-accessible toilets at both Embsay and Bolton Abbey stations
Are dogs allowed at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway?

Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on the trains unless you are dining on board (they only allow assistance dogs in the dining carriages). They are welcome in the station buildings including the café areas. Dogs are not allowed on seats.

Are there baby-changing facilities at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway?

Yes, in the following locations:
 
Embsay Station - Disabled Toilet
Bolton Abbey Station - Disabled Toilet (located in Booking Hall)

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