Here at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, we have a diverse catering offer, with a number of different food and drink options to suit your group’s requirements. Whether it be cream tea in one of our cafes or a grab and go option, our friendly catering team are on hand to ensure you are sufficiently fuelled for your trip on our heritage railway.
Take a look below to explore our two catering venues and the food and drink experiences on offer for groups. Combine with a train journey at one of the Lake District’s iconic visitor attractions to create the perfect group tour.
The Turntable Cafe
Turntable café is located on platform 1 at Ravenglass station. The café’s seating area spans over two floors with the upper floor seating reserved for groups or large parties with table settings for up to 50 persons. Ideal for group and party reservations. Please note the below prices do not include travel on the railway. for train travel return journeys and first class upgrades click here. Pre order food a minimum seven days in advance of travel.
- Sandwich and hot drink offer for groups. From £9.50 pp.
- Cream tea. Includes selection of sandwiches, scone, clotted cream, jam and butter with a cup of tea or filter coffee. Upgrade to a glass of Prosecco (from £17 per person).
- Takeaway picnic bag ‘on the move’. Pre order and collect on arrival at Ravenglass cafe to enjoy on the train up the valley. Picnic bag comprises of sandwich, traybake and crisps. From £11.00 pp. Upgrade to tea or filter coffee in a takeaway cup and/or Prosecco mini bottle.
- Christmas tours 2026 £TBC pp mulled wine and mince pie per person. All of our Christmas for groups tours and timetable can be found here.
Min 10 persons. Travel trade only. Must be pre-booked. Food orders must be ordered a minimum seven days in advance. For train travel return journeys and first class upgrades click here. Terms and conditions apply.
Fellbites Cafe
UNDER REFURBISHMENT. Situated at the foot of England’s highest mountains, Dalegarth Station café is located by platform 1 and serves a delicious range of hot and cold light meals and ice creams! It’s a great place to stop and refuel after the first leg of your journey from Ravenglass station . There is a large gift shop with a selection of souvenir and train themed gifts. Located on two floors with seating for over 60 persons and a dedicated area for customers enjoying the First Class Afternoon Tea experience. This is the perfect place for a refreshment stop to enjoy a tasty treat, treat yourself with a Afternoon Tea or a spot of retail therapy before your train journey back down the valley to Ravenglass station.
Pre book food offer for organised tour groups only. Min 10 persons. Price excludes train travel, see group tours for rates and packages for travel. Numbers must be confirmed within 7 days of travel. Terms and conditions apply.
