Group Tours at Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway

We have a fantastic range of group tour options to suit all itineraries and budgets. Any tour that is booked with us can be personalised to your requirements. We work with our trusted partners in the Lake District National Park to be able to offer a large variety of add on options.

Organised tour groups of ten or more people qualify for our group fares; please note this is only applicable for advanced bookings from organised tour operators, official organisations and community groups only.  Tour guides and essential companions travel FREE. FREE parking for coaches at Ravenglass station. All group tours must be booked directly with us in advance and can either be paid for by invoice (requires a credit application) or paid for on the day of travel.

Steam to the Hills Tour

A return steam departure from Ravenglass with an option of either an immediate return journey from Dalegarth for Boot station or time to alight at the station. The second option allows you to enjoy the facilities, pre-book lunch, or explore Boot Village and visit England’s oldest working Watermill. 

The single journey time is approximately 40 minutes from Ravenglass to Dalegarth. Single journeys are available on request. Prices from £8.00. 

£16 per adult (return journey) - includes standard entry to the Ravenglass Railway Museum 

Add a Ravenglass Railway Museum bespoke guided tour, pricing available upon application.

Dalegarth turntable in the foreground with the fells as a backdrop

VIP First Class Steam to the Hills Tour

A return steam departure in one of the First Class carriages from Ravenglass with an option of either an immediate return journey from Dalegarth for Boot station or alight at the station. There is an option to add lunch or food options to this tour for an additional charge. 

The single journey time is approximately 40 minutes from Ravenglass to Dalegarth.

£25 pp (return journey)-  includes standard entry to the Ravenglass Railway Museum

Add a Ravenglass Railway Museum bespoke guided tour, pricing available upon application.

First Class Carriage at Dalegarth

Group Food and Christmas offer at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Enjoy a festive treat in the Lake District onboard heritage steam trains. Our Christmas timetable operates from Boxing Day 26th December to 2nd January 2025. Enjoy a return steam train ride along the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway as part of our 'Winter Warmer' service.

Pre-book festive lunches at The Ratty Arms or our newly refurbished Turntable Cafe, with Cream Tea boxes, Christmas Lunches and Soup and Sandwich deals all available to pre-book for groups. Both venues seat 50 people. Enquire below.

Group Food and Christmas offer at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Steam on the Wild Side with Muncaster Castle

A return steam departure from Ravenglass combined with a visit to Muncaster Castle and Gardens. The Castle is less than a ten-minute drive from Ravenglass and makes for a fabulous day out. Don't forget to take in their bird of prey display too!

£29.50 per adult

£19.50 per child (ages 5-17)

Free for children under 5 years old

First-class fare: £39.50 per adult

Barn Owl at Muncaster Castle

One Happy Family with Ullswater Steamers One Hour Cruise

A combined fare with our sister attraction, Ullswater Steamers. The tour includes a one-hour single journey seven-mile cruise on Ullswater from either Pooley Bridge or Glenridding piers and a return steam trip on the railway from Ravenglass station. The tours do not have to be taken on the same day. 

£27.00 per adult. 

Combined fare with our sister attraction, Ullswater 'Steamers'

Upgrade your group visit

  • Upgrade First Class Observation Carriage – single journey £5.00 pp
  • Upgrade First Class Carriage – single journey £4.00 pp
  • Ravenglass Railway Museum bespoke guided tour price on application
  • Pre-order picnic boxes and cream teas on the train - prices on application
  • Pre-order dining or cream teas for groups at The Ratty Arms - prices on application 
  • Private charter trains for groups - prices on request for single and return journeys
  • Christmas tours now on sale here
Interior of Joan Observation Carriage

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