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High Weald Belle Evening Dining Train

24th May, 19th July and 16th August

Dine in style on board our High Weald Belle!
Climb on board a steam-hauled train for a wonderful evening dining experience whilst you travel through the glorious High Weald. You can sit back, relax and enjoy a freshly prepared three-course evening meal as you travel in our restored 1960s carriages along the Spa Valley Railway. 

Arrive at Tunbridge Wells West at 18:30 to tour our engine shed, visit the gift shop, and enjoy an apéritif and canapés before boarding the train for a 19:00 departure. You'll complete two leisurely journeys along the line, with background music playing on the train, steam and the occasional deer passing the train window. You'll get to experience dining in style with us.  

Your train is scheduled to be hauled by one of our steam locomotives in one direction, either the mighty Bulleid Pacific 34053 '303 Squadron' or an engine from the Victorian era, Caledonian Railway No. 828.

During the journey, you can purchase a selection of beverages, including fine English Wines and Ciders from the delightful Biddenden Vineyard in Kent and beers from Harvey's Brewery in Lewes.

Towards the end of your evening with us, you'll be served tea or coffee before arriving at Tunbridge Wells West between 21:30 and 22:00. 

What's included?

Tickets
Available now, it is £60.00 per person. All tickets include two train trips along the Spa Valley Railway and a three-course evening meal. Your experience will last around three hours. 

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Sat 24 May 2025
18:30 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
Sat 19 Jul 2025
18:30 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West
Sat 16 Aug 2025
18:30 departing from: Tunbridge Wells West

Booking information

Advance booking is essential to ride on our High Weald Belle Evening Dining Train.

Please book the required amount of tickets to match the size of your party.

Tables will be allocated after booking.

On the day of your visit, you MUST have your tickets available to show either in a printout or on a mobile device; both will be checked visually by a member of staff before boarding the train.

Note that a £10 admin fee applies to all booking alterations.

Click here to view our refund, cancellation and alterations policy

We regret that there can be no refund or transfer to a future date for ‘no-show’ customers. The Spa Valley Railway still incurs charges for its services, which must be paid for. We recommend taking out a form of insurance to protect yourself if necessary. To re-book, you will be required to pay the full fare again.

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