Spring/ Summer 2024 - Magical adventures by steam...

SPRING/SUMMER 2024

Magical adventures by steam...

WELCOME ABOARD

Re-live the Golden Age

Travel back in time to the days when railway travel was about comfort and luxury, as well as reaching a destination. All our restored carriages offer levels of comfort not normally experienced on a train journey, combined with superb service and our signature attention to detail. Settle back into your cushioned seat, order a drink and delicious refreshments, and prepare to be looked after by our attentive stewards.

Elegant vintage carriages

Our beautiful rolling stock has been lovingly refurbished to exceptionally high standards. The smart livery reflects classic railway colours, while inside, our carriages are adorned with traditional wood panelling, table lamps and perfectly set tables. Plush patterned seats make a stunning impression with golden floral detailing emanating the regality of the luxury travel era.

Travel in style

Pullman Dining

Travel in our beautifully restored wood panelled vintage carriages with armchair style seating at tables for four or two, laid with crisp linen and dressed with fine crockery and glassware, fresh flowers and large plumped cushions. As you settle into your seats, passengers travelling on a day trip will be welcomed on board with a chilled Champagne Bellini followed by a Full English breakfast and morning bakery basket. Late morning pastries with tea and coffee will be served prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing you will be welcomed back on board by your attentive liveried steward with a refreshing glass of chilled Champagne and a selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the sumptuous four course gastronomic journey ahead created by our Executive Chef. Your evening meal will be accompanied by 1/2 bottle of wine per person.

First Class (non-dining)

Reserved seating is arranged at tables of 4 or 2. Guests will enjoy complimentary tea/coffee alongside a morning glass of Buck’s Fizz and evening glass of sparkling wine. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of light refreshments, but customers may also bring their own picnic hamper on board.

Premium Standard Class (non-dining)

Reserved seating is arranged around tables of four. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of light refreshments, or passengers are welcome to bring their own picnic on board.

An artisan adventure in fine food & drink

Inspired by the routes and regions we steam through, our menus are crafted from the finest, locally sourced seasonal produce. They are a celebration of the artistry and passion that goes into creating exceptional dining, making an experience to be savoured, remembered, and cherished.

Embark on a voyage of the senses with our Sommeliers selection of wine and delve into the rich tapestry of flavours and aromas encapsulated within each bottle. From the effervescent joy of Champagne and sparkling wines to the deep, robust character of aged reds, every sip is an invitation to adventure, each glass a chapter in a neverending odyssey of taste and discovery.

London to Carlisle returning via Settle & Carlisle Railway

Saturday 23 March 2024

DEPARTS: LONDON EUSTON / MILTON KEYNES

RUGBY / LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY / CREWE

Astounding scenery, exemplary service and pure nostalgia combine for this trip – a Steam Dreams favourite and a must-do for all railway aficionados. The renowned Settle & Carlisle Railway line traverses the peaks and valleys of Cumbria with its dramatic backdrop of beautiful scenery and impressive architecture, including the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct. Either side of our stunning journey by steam over the Settle & Carlisle, vintage electric and diesel locomotives will whisk us to and from London.

Pullman

London to Castle Howard, Durham, Beamish & Newcastle

Saturday 6 April 2024

DEPARTS: LONDON KINGS CROSS / POTTERS BAR STEVENAGE / PETERBOROUGH

A delightful day out offering four very different but equally fabulous destinations. Uncover the region’s rich history at Durham or the Beamish Museum, marvel at the treasures of Castle Howard or indulge your love for the arts in Newcastle. This trip will be diesel hauled on the outward journey and steam hauled on the return.

First

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

Optional Excursions

Castle

Beamish

Shoeburyness to The Bluebell & Sheffield Park & Gardens

Tuesday 9 April 2024

DEPARTS: SHOEBURYNESS / SOUTHEND

CENTRAL / LEIGH-ON-SEA / BARKING

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

This unique tour offers a captivating journey through time with the chance to visit one of the UK’s best loved preserved lines and the magnificent Sheffield Park & Gardens. Our steam engine joins us in London as we take a bucolic adventure through the rolling hills and gentle scenery of beautiful Surrey and Sussex as we make our way to the Bluebell Railway. On the return our steam engine takes us back to London before our magical day ends with speedy return to Essex by vintage diesel.

Optional Excursions

Coach transfer to Sheffield Park Gardens (+£15pp), Entry to Sheffield Park National Trust property payable separately.

Horsham & Chichester to Bath & Bristol

Saturday 20 April 2024

DEPARTS: HORSHAM / PULBOROUGH ARUNDEL / CHICHESTER

This unique tour offers a journey through time as we take a rail odyssey through the rolling hills and gentle scenery of beautiful Sussex and Wiltshire with a choice of two of the UK’s best loved destinations. This trip will be steam hauled on the outward journey and diesel hauled on the return.

Classes of Travel

Pullman Dining

First Class

Price

£395

£195

Premium Standard £165

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

East Anglia to Chatsworth, Crich & Barrow Hill

Wednesday 8 May 2024

DEPARTS: COLCHESTER / IPSWICH BURY ST EDMUNDS / ELY

Immerse yourself in the glamour of yesteryear with an elegant steam hauled journey to Chesterfield, offering a host of interesting excursions. Marvel at the treasures of Chatsworth House, continue your journey back in time at Crich Tram Museum or uncover the region’s rich railway history at Barrow Hill Roundhouse. This trip will be steam hauled on the outward journey and diesel hauled on the return.

Optional Excursions

Chatsworth House (+£44pp)

Crich Tramway Village (+£38pp)

London to Chester

Saturday 11 May 2024

DEPARTS: LONDON EUSTON / MILTON KEYNES NORTHAMPTON

Step back in time as you board our exquisite vintage carriages with our liveried stewards waiting to greet you. With the highest level of comfort and sumptuous surroundings, you can sit back and relax as you are whisked in style to the historic city of Chester where modern life is inextricably linked with its past. This trip will be steam hauled on the outward journey. The return is planned to be hauled by 40013 Andania, a beautiful vintage class 40 diesel.

London to Chatsworth & Barrow Hill Beer Festival

Thursday 16 May 2024

DEPARTS: LONDON VICTORIA / ST ALBANS

LUTON / BEDFORD

Embark on a wondrous journey by vintage train to the Peak District with a choice of four very different but equally fabulous destinations. Marvel at the treasures of Chatsworth House, continue your journey back in time at Crich Tram Museum or uncover the region’s rich railway history at Barrow Hill Roundhouse which hosts its annual Beer festival.

This trip will be diesel hauled on the outward journey and steam hauled on the return.

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

Optional Excursions

Chatsworth House (+£44pp)

Crich Tramway Village (+£44pp)

Barrow Hill Beer Festival (payable seperately)

Windsor to Norwich & Bressingham Steam & Gardens

Tuesday 28 May 2024

DEPARTS: WINDSOR & ETON RIVERSIDE

DATCHET / STAINES / KEW BRIDGE

CLAPHAM JUNCTION

A rare and exciting day out offering residents of Berkshire and London the chance to traverse England by steam, travelling past the country’s rich tapestry of intertwined rivers and lakes, to visit the glorious Cathedral City of Norwich. This trip will be steam hauled throughout.

Classes of Travel Price

Pullman Dining £395

First Class £195

Premium Standard £165

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

Optional Excursions

Bressingham Steam & Gardens (+£24)

London to Paignton & Kingswear via Dawlish

Saturday 15 June 2024

DEPARTS: LONDON PADDINGTON /SLOUGH READING/NEWBURY

Travel along one of the most scenic railway lines in England and enjoy a day filled with pure nostalgia. From the moment your vintage train chugs into the platform, to sinking into your comfortable seat, all of life’s stresses and strains will melt away as we travel mile after mile through picturesque British countryside with stunning coastal views on our way to the English Riviera. This trip will be diesel hauled between London and Taunton in both directions and steam hauled between Taunton and Kingswear in both directions.

Classes of Travel Price

Pullman Dining

First Class

Premium Standard

£395

£195

£165

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

LUNCHTIME TOURS

Garden of England

Capture the spirit of yesteryear as you settle in for a magical day out on board our vintage steam train with its exquisite marquetery, sumptuous interiors and impeccable service. This fabulous 5 hour journey captures all the beauty of the Kent countryside as it comes alive from its picturesque landscapes full of vibrant fauna and flora to the dynamic beauty of the coast and the majestic White Cliffs of Dover. These trips are steam hauled throughout.

DEPARTS/RETURNS: LONDON VICTORIA 10:00 - 15:15

Thursday 20 June

Tuesday 9 July

Tuesday 16 July

Tuesday 23 July

Pullman

Tuesday 30 July

Tuesday 6 August

Tuesday 13 August

Tuesday 20 August

EVENING TOURS

Sunset Steam Express

Our ever popular Sunset Steam Express trips return for another season. Enjoy a nostalgic steam train trip through the Surrey Hills, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Soak up the stunning views as we head out through the suburbs of London before beginning our steep climb through the Surrey Hills as the sun sets on these glorious surroundings. These trips are steam hauled throughout.

DEPARTS/RETURNS:

Thursday 20 June

Tuesday 9 July

Tuesday 16 July

Tuesday 23 July

VICTORIA 18:15 - 21:45

Tuesday 30 July

Tuesday 6 August

Tuesday 13 August

Tuesday 20 August

Pullman Table for Two (+£75) & First Class Table for Two (+£50) available as a supplement, see website for details.

Haywards Heath & Three Bridges to Oxford

Saturday 13 July 2024

DEPARTS: HAYWARDS HEATH

THREE BRIDGES REDHILL / PURLEY

A rare and exciting opportunity to travel in opulent surroundings from the rolling hills of Sussex and the North Downs to the dreaming spires of Oxford. This trip is diesel hauled between Haywards Heath and West London in both directions and steam hauled from London to Oxford in both directions.

Classes of Travel

Price

Pullman Dining £395

First Class £195

Premium Standard £165

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

London to Exeter

Thursday 25 July 2024

DEPARTS: LONDON PADDINGTON

MAIDENHEAD / READING / SWINDON

Enjoy exemplary service and experience a wonderfully nostalgic day out aboard this magical Steam Dreams trip to the stunning city of Exeter. Travel across the rolling hills and verdant countryside of Wiltshire and Somerset as our historic locomotive transports you to Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England. This trip will be diesel hauled between London and Taunton in both directions and steam hauled between Taunton and Exeter on the outward journey and Exeter and Bristol on the return.

Southend to Chester

Thursday 8 August 2024

DEPARTS: SOUTHEND CENTRAL LEIGH-ON-SEA / BARKING

This unique tour offers a fascinating adventure across country as we traverse England by steam, travelling past the country’s rich tapestry of intertwined rivers, canals and fields to visit the historic city of Chester where modern life is inextricably linked with its past. The city’s Tudorand-Victorian heart is justifiably famous as one of Britain’s prettiest town centres. This collection of black-and-white timber-framed beauties and red-sandstone buildings surrounded by an original set of Roman-era walls is one of the northwest’s biggest tourist attractions. This trip will be diesel hauled to London where we will be joined by our steam locomotive who will whisk us to Chester. The return journey will be diesel. Classes

First

Premium

Pullman

London & Chiltern Hills to Bath

Thursday

DEPARTS: LONDON PADDINGTON BEACONSFIELD / PRINCES RISBOROUGH BICESTER VILLAGE

Take a step back in time and luxuriate in our lovingly restored vintage carriages, each with their own unique personality, as we make our way to the historic city of Bath. With its stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture straight from a Jane Austen novel to the iconic Royal Crescent and ancient Roman Baths, Bath is filled with incredible historical and cultural gems. This trip will be steam hauled throughout.

London to Chichester & Goodwood Revival

Sunday 8 September 2024

DEPARTS: LONDON PADDINGTON / SLOUGH

This stunning trip offers something for everyone.

Delight in a day from a bygone era as we head, hauled by our steam locomotive to Chichester. Enjoy sumptuous surroundings on board the train as we  meander through glorious countryside before making our way to Bosham station, our first stop for those attending the world renowned Goodwood Revival meeting. This magnificent event, where history and vintage meets glamour and motorsport is a day out not to be missed (supplement applies).  Alternatively head for the picturesque Cathedral City of Chichester and enjoy its rich history. Whatever you choose you will be spoilt for choice. This trip will be steam hauled throughout (apart from a short distance on the return to allow our steam locomotive to turn).

Classes of Travel

Pullman Dining

First Class

Premium Standard

Price

£285

£170

£125

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

Optional Excursions

Goodwood Roving Grandstand and Entry £195pp

(inc. vintage coach transfer to and from Goodwood)

Goodwood Entry ticket £110pp

(inc. vintage coach transfer to and from Goodwood)

Sussex Coast Tour

Sunday 8 September 2024

DEPARTS: CHICHESTER

A chance to enjoy a slice of decadence from your local station as you board our exquisite vintage carriages offering the highest level of comfort in sumptuous surroundings, where you have the option to indulge in a Champagne Cream Tea or bring your own picnic on board. Sit back and enjoy the picturesque scenery as we chug across rural Sussex to Hove and Brighton, with views of bays and beach huts along the way. This trip will be steam hauled to Preston Park on the outward journey and diesel hauled on the return.

Pullman Dining

First Class

Premium Standard

Pullman Table for Two (+£125) & First Class Table for Two (+£100) available as a supplement, see website for details.

FIVE DAY STEAM HOLIDAY 2024

The Welsh Dragon

Join us on a trip of a lifetime combining steam travel in atmospheric vintage carriages with beautiful countryside, fascinating destinations, lovely hotels, great food and wine – and above all – the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed and stress-free holiday.

Sunday 15 – Thursday 19 September 2024

As with all our holidays, this tour is designed to remove the pressure of planning an itinerary or worrying about driving. We’ve got it all covered –we’ve chosen the best routes and locations, we’ve researched the best hotels and must-see excursions, and we’ll organise your luggage and transfers so you can relax and savour every moment.

Day One: London to Snowdonia via Shrewsbury and the Cambrian Coast

Days Two and Three: In Snowdonia

Day Four: North Wales to Cardiff via North Wales Coast & Central Wales Line

Day Five: Cardiff to London via Severn Estuary and Golden Valley

First Class

Premium Standard

Pullman Table for Two (+£600) Luxury table for two £1200 & First Class Table for Two (+£500) Luxury table for two £1000 available as a supplement, see website for details.

Optional Excursions

Ffestiniog Railway / Snowdon Mountain Railway

Penrhyn Castle & Gardens / Welsh Highland Railway

2024 Day Steam Tours

DAY TRIPS & CIRCULAR TOURS

Date Destination

Sat 2 March London to York

Sat 23 March London to Carlisle via Settle & Carlisle

Sat 6 April London to Castle Howard, Durham, Beamish & Newcastle

Tue 9 April Shoeburyness to The Bluebell & Sheffield Park & Gardens

Sat 20 April Horsham and Chichester to Bath and Bristol

Wed 8 May East Anglia to Chatsworth, Crich & Barrow Hill

Sat 11 May London to Chester

Thu 16 May

Tue 28 May

London to Chatsworth & Barrow Hill Beer Festival

Windsor to Norwich & Bressingham Steam & Gardens

Sat 15 June London to Paignton & Kingswear via Dawlish

Thu 25 July London to Exeter

Date Destination

Thu 8 August Southend to Chester

Thu 22 August London & Chiltern Hills to Bath

Sun 8 September London to Chichester & Goodwood Revival

Sun 8 September Sussex Coastal Express

Sun 15 - Thu 19 September The Welsh Dragon

Garden of England Sunset Steam Express

LUNCHTIME CIRCULAR TOURS

Date From London

Thu 20 June London Victoria 10:00 - 15:15

Tue 9 July London Victoria 10:00 - 15:15

Tue 16 July London Victoria 10:00 - 15:15

Tue 23 July London Victoria 10:00 - 15:15

Tue 30 July London Victoria 10:00 - 15:15

Tue 6 August London Victoria 10:00 - 15:15

Tue 13 August London Victoria 10:00 - 15:15

Tue 20 August London Victoria 10:00 - 15:15

Holidays by Steam

MULTI-DAY STEAM TOURS

Date Destination

Sun 15 - Thu 19 September The Welsh Dragon

EVENING CIRCULAR TOURS

Date From London

Thu 20 June London Victoria 18:15 - 21:45

Tue 9 July London Victoria 18:15 - 21:45

Tue 16 July London Victoria 18:15 - 21:45

Tue 23 July London Victoria 18:15 - 21:45

Tue 30 July London Victoria 18:15 - 21:45

Tue 6 August London Victoria 18:15 - 21:45

Tue 13 August London Victoria 18:15 - 21:45

Tue 20 August London Victoria 18:15 - 21:45

Festive Trips

CHRISTMAS STEAM EXPERIENCES

To register your interest in our 2024 Christmas programme please email info@steamdreams.co.uk or call 01483 209888.

Locomotives

Take a captivating odyssey through the annals of railway history and discover our collection of historic locomotives.

71000, Duke of Gloucester is a British Railways Standard Class 8P built at Crewe works in 1954.

340046 Braunton is a ‘Bulleid Light Pacific’ express passenger engine designed by Oliver Bulleid.

70000 Britannia was the first of 55 Standard class 7 engines to be built in Crewe by British Railways.

60532 Blue Peter returns to the mainline in 2024 for the first time in nearly 20 years. She is the last remaining L.N.E.R. Class A2 Pacific and was one of the most powerful express passenger locomotives in the UK

60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is an A4 class locomotive built by the London & North Eastern Railway in 1937.

61306 Mayflower was built for the London & North Eastern Railway, 61306 is one of two surviving B1 Class locomotives.

46100 Royal Scot was built in 1927 for the fastest trains on the London Midland & Scottish Railway.

Duke of Gloucester

71000

Sir