We offer an exciting selection of unique steam train gift experiences and monetary gift vouchers, so that you can treat your loved ones to an unforgettable day out. The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s Lake District gift experiences offer travel in ultimate style, with the chance to experience the golden age of steam.
All our gift experiences for railway enthusiasts, and lovers of the Lake District, are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase. Experiences must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. Please call us to redeem your voucher and confirm your preferred date and time of travel. Our premium first class experiences are only available to book direct with us.
Railway Engine Driver Taster Experience Day
Coming soon! 2026 dates. Sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page to be the first to know about this experience. Step into the driver’s seat at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway! Experience hands-on driving under expert guidance from Ravenglass to Irton Road and return, including uncoupling the engine in the passing loop for the return journey.
Cream Tea and Steam Experience
This gift experience includes a full line return steam railway journey and a cream tea at Dalegarth station café. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, fruit scones with butter, jam, and clotted cream, and a selection of cakes/traybakes served with tea or coffee. Prices start from £75 for two persons.
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Cream Tea, Steam and Sparkle Experience
Add extra sparkle to a day out with a full line return railway journey and a scrumptious cream tea at Dalegarth station café with Prosecco. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, fruit scones with butter, jam, and clotted cream, and a selection of cakes/traybakes served with tea or coffee and Prosecco. Prices start from £90 for two persons.
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ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT ‘Ruth’ Cream Tea On The Move Experience
A gift experience for two people in our Director Saloon ‘Ruth’, in an exclusive compartment. Enjoy a return steam railway journey with expansive views and a scrumptious cream tea ‘on the move’. You even get to take away our souvenir cup as a memento of your day out. Dogs are not permitted in this carriage ,sorry, except for assistance dogs. This experience is only available to book direct with us.
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Exclusive ‘Ruth’ Directors’ Saloon Picnic Experience
Enjoy a steam railway journey in our Directors’ Saloon ‘Ruth’, with a deluxe posh picnic tote for two OR four persons. Each private compartment seats up to four. This gift experience includes a deluxe picnic hamper in a souvenir tote bag. Please see the button below for a full list of ingredients. Dogs are not permitted in this carriage sorry, except for assistance dogs.
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Exclusive ‘Ruth’ Directors’ Saloon Tapas Picnic Experience
Enjoy a steam railway journey in our Directors’ Saloon ‘Ruth’, with a deluxe tapas picnic tote for two OR four persons. Each private compartment seats up to four. This gift experience includes a tapas picnic hamper in a souvenir tote bag. Please click below for a full list of ingredients. Dogs are not permitted in this carriage sorry, except for assistance dogs.
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‘ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT Ruth’ Director Saloon Private Carriage Hire
The perfect luxury gift experience, ideal for family and friends groups of up to 12. ‘Ruth’ seats up to 8 passengers in comfort inside two separate compartments, with a sliding internal glass panel between them. Plus, there’s semi-covered bench seating for up to 4 on the end balconettes. Dogs aren’t permitted in this carriage sorry, except for assistance dogs. This experience is only available to book direct with us.
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Pullman First Class Breakfast Experience
Enjoy our newest experience here at the railway with this half-day experience in the Western Lake District. The day starts at 9.30 with a traditional full Cumbrian breakfast at the Turntable café on Platform 1 at Ravenglass station, followed by a steam railway return trip onboard Joan Pullman Observation Carriage. Vegetarian option available. £50 per person.
ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT ‘Joan’ Pullman Observation Carriage Private Hire
Step aboard ‘Joan’ Pullman Observation Carriage carriage. This experience is ideal for small groups of up to 14, and perfect for family or friends. ‘Joan’ provides plush seating and panoramic views of the coast and mountains as you travel behind a heritage steam engine. Single journey £350, return £500. Please note dogs are not permitted in this carriage, except for assistance dogs. This experience is only available to book direct with us.
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‘ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT Joan’ Pullman Observation Carriage Experience with Cream Tea
This experience includes a return train journey, (one way standard class and one way with an upgrade to ‘Joan’ Pullman Observation carriage) and a cream tea comprising a selection of sandwiches, home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam, and clotted cream, and tea or coffee. Prices start from £90 for two persons. Please note dogs are not permitted in this carriage, except for assistance dogs. This experience is only available to book direct with us.
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ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT ‘Joan’ Pullman Observation Carriage Experience with Cream Tea and Sparkle
Enjoy a return train journey (one-way standard class and one way with an upgrade to ‘Joan’ Pullman Observation carriage), with a sparkling cream tea comprising a selection of sandwiches, home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam, and clotted cream, tea or coffee, and Prosecco. Prices start from £100 for two persons. Please note dogs are not permitted in this carriage, except assistance dogs. This experience is only available to book direct with us.
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ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT First Class Private Carriage Hire
Choose the First Class carriage hire option to enjoy a day out in style. Seating up to 18 persons, our First Class carriage is a beautifully crafted coach with comfortable seating and additional space. This gift experience is perfect for bespoke small group tours, or family celebrations. This experience is only available to book direct with us.
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ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT Railway Gift Vouchers for Days Out
The perfect gift for steam train enthusiasts and lovers of Lakeland scenery! Railway gift vouchers start from just £5 and can be used against purchases of railway tickets, gift experiences, events, retail and café items. This experience is only available to book direct with us.
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ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT Hilton Cottage Holiday Voucher
Formerly the railway manager’s cottage, Hilton Cottage is located on platform one of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Why not treat someone special to a stay at a heritage steam railway, as well as the chance to explore both the coast and country of the Western Lake District? This experience is only available to book direct with us.
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ONLY AVAILABLE TO BOOK DIRECT Railway Gift Vouchers for Pullman Camping Coach Holidays
Send a gift towards the ultimate ‘railway staycation’, our holiday vouchers can be used to ‘stay a little longer’ in our self-catering Pullman Camping Coaches, Elmira or Maid of Kent. These gift vouchers start from £75. This experience is only available to book direct with us.
