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Christmas Afternoon Tea Hamper Trains

6 Dec
- 20 Dec 2025

Steam through wintery Mid Wales in the twilight while enjoying delicious Christmas food in our specially adapted dining carriage. Trains depart from Llanfair Caereinion Station at 15:15.

Saturday 6 December

Saturday 13 December

Saturday 20 December

Book now to avoid disappointment – limited availability of 24 seats per date.

Festive Picnic Hamper Journey

'A Hamper Full of Holiday Cheer!'

Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey through beautiful Mid-Wales complete with a Christmas Picnic Hamper. Departing Llanfair Caereinion (SY21 0SF) for a 8 mile journey to our middle station at Castle Caereinion and back lasting 1 hour, returning in twilight in our decorated carriages.

£55 per person. Festive Picnic Hamper Journey includes:

  • 1-hour Steam Train Journey in our decorated carriages
  • Choice of festive home-made Sandwiches
  • Slice of Christmas Cake
  • Mince Pie
  • Box of Savouries (sausage roll, pork pie, cheese & crackers, pot of pickles)
  • Tea, Coffee or Festive non-alcoholic punch

Add a bottle of Prosecco or Festive Local Real Ale for an extra £6 per person. 

Christmas Afternoon Tea Hamper Trains Fares
Price
Additional Info
Christmas Catering Train for Two
£110
Christmas Catering Train for Three
£165
Christmas Catering Train for Four
£220
Add a bottle of Prosecco (20cl) or Festive Real Ale (per person)
£6
(passengers must be aged over 18 years).

Food & Drink Included in Ticket Price – If you have any specific dietary requirements, please select the relevant option in the drop-down box when making your booking. We are not able to accommodate dietary requirements on the day if not previously discussed.

Bookings close 24hrs before departure date.

Accessibility -This vintage carriage is not wheelchair accessible and has a step up which may be difficult for those with additional access needs. Please contact us for more information.

Due to carriage seating layout, bookings for this experience must be a minimum of two people.

Unfortunately, we are not able to accomodate dogs on our catering services.

Wrap up warm – Our vintage carriages are steam heated, however our stations and many activities are outdoors, therefore we advise our passengers to wrap up warm during the winter months.

Book your Christmas Afternoon Tea Hamper Trains tickets now

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