Christmas for Groups at the Railway

Enjoy a festive treat in the Lake District with our Christmas offerings for groups.

Enjoy a festive return trip onboard heritage steam trains on our Christmas timetable, operating from 28th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026. Why not pre-book a festive lunch at The Ratty Arms or enjoy a mince pie on one of our ‘Mince Pie’ trains? These tours sell out early so reserve your festive seats as soon as possible. 

Christmas Dinners at the Ratty Arms

Join us for a traditional Christmas lunch at The Ratty Arms at Christmas. Enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings including Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, stuffing, selection of vegetables, topped with gravy and cranberry sauce. Your festive feast is served with a festive Christmas cracker, don’t forget to wear your hat! Served with tea/coffee and a mince pie

Contact us for details. 

Pre book food offer for organised tour groups only. Min 10 persons. Price excludes train travel, visit group tours for rates and packages for train travel. Numbers must be confirmed and paid for within 7 days of travel. Terms and conditions apply. 

The Ratty Arms Pub at Ravenglass decorated for Christmas celebrations

Winter Warmer Trains with mulled wine and a mince pie

Enjoy a festive treat in the Lake District this Christmas with a return trip behind our magical heritage steam trains. Our Christmas timetable operates from 28th December to 3rd January 2026, with trains decorated for the festive season and a complimentary mince pie given to passengers. 

Group festive option £5 per person mulled wine and mince pie in the Turntable cafe. 

Pre book food offer for organised tour groups only. Min 10 persons. Price excludes train travel, visit group tours for rates and packages for train travel. Numbers must be confirmed within 7 days of travel. Terms and conditions apply. 

Steam locomotive 'River Esk' festively decorated in the snow