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. 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.

£10.50 per adult (return journey) - Green and Pink Timetables
£13.50 per adult (return journey) - Yellow Timetable

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

Dalegarth turntable in the foreground with the fells as a backdrop

VIP 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.

£20.50 pp (return journey)-Green and Pink Timetable
£23.50 pp (return journey)-Yellow Timetable

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

First Class Carriage at Dalegarth

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!

£25.00 per adult

£16.00 per child (ages 5-17)

Free for children under 5 years old

First-class fare: £35 per adult

Barn Owl at Muncaster Castle

One Happy Family

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. 

£20.00 pp

Combined fare with our sister attraction, Ullswater 'Steamers'
Christmas Tours at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Christmas Tours at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Enjoy a festive treat in the Lake District onboard heritage steam trains. Our Christmas timetable operates from Boxing Day 26th December to 1st January 2024. Pre-book festive lunches at The Ratty Arms or enjoy a mince pie and non-alcoholic fruit punch tipple on ‘Mince Pie’ trains. 

Food and drink options available and The Ratty Arms at Ravenglass the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Catering for Groups

We can tailor group menus to suit your requirements, locations include the two onsite cafés or traditional pub ‘The Ratty Arms’ at Ravenglass station. From soup and sandwich lunches, traditional cream teas, cream tea picnic boxes, to simply hot drinks and cakes. We can cater for special requests and/or corporate functions. Email us directly to discuss further details. 

Little Extras

  • Upgrade First Class Observation Carriage – single journey £5.00 pp
  • Upgrade First Class Carriage – single journey £4.00 pp
  • Ravenglass Railway Museum guided tour price on application
  • Pre-order picnic boxes and cream teas - prices on application
  • Private charter trains for groups - prices on request for single and return journeys
Interior of Joan Observation Carriage

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