The Kent Gin, Jazz & Steam Train!

Gin, Jazz & Steam!
Join us for an all-new dining experience on board a steam hauled train at the Spa Valley Railway in Tunbridge Wells. Gin, Jazz & Steam combines an evening of sampling delicious gins with the delights of jazz music and an unforgettable journey on a fabulous steam train!

What's involved?
Arrive at Tunbridge Wells West station from 18:15 for a welcome G&T in a Spa Valley Railway gin glass – which you can keep, at 18:30 the fantatsic Ruby Robinson and Jazz band will perform in the engine shed prior to you heading for the steam hauled train ahead of a 19:00 departure.

Once on baord the train you can sit back and relax as you travel through the High Weald Countryside with the sounds of jazz playing in the background as you tuck into a freshly prepared Ham or Cheese Ploughman's Supper.

Alight at at our last station to enjoy a further live performance by Ruby Robinson and the jazz band, rejoining the train it will steam back to Tunbridge Wells West where upon arrival you'll get to see another live performance on our station concourse before taking to your seats once more for another journey down the line, this time tucking into everyone's favourite Eton Mess! 

Another live performance will follow at our last station before you head back to the Spa town for one last time, arriving back between 21:30 and 22:00.

Throughout the evening you can purchase a range of gins and mixers to enjoy at the comfort of your seats, the expected menu is below.

Ruby Robinson
Based between London & Essex, UK, Ruby has performed on stages all over the country including prestigious London venues such as West End’s Cafe de Paris and Le QuecumBar Brasserie, to venues abroad such as Swing 46 Jazz and Supper Club, New York City! 

Gracing stages for over a decade, Ruby’s professional story began aged sixteen where she landed a lead vocalist role in The Melvin Beddow Big Band, which led her to joining The Glenn Miller Story UK Tour as a lead and group vocalist. Since then, she has toured around the UK with several Big Bands performing on great stages including HQ and Ambassador Theatre Groups, SOLD OUT multiple London venues, organised and choreographed cabarets as a Bluecoat for Pontin's Holiday Camps, as well as hosted and performed at several private, corporate and communal events.

She also featured as a Guest Vocalist at The Big Band Blitz 1940’s Gala which was featured on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing!

A rising talent in the UK’s live music scene, Ruby is not to be missed!

She draws great influence from the iconic divas of Jazz including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie and Peggy Lee. She is well-known for her fantastic stage presence and flair, her excellent stylistic technique of women beyond her years, and her strong, warm tone. With her repertoire inspired from over 100 years of music, her passion for the Great American Song Book brings a refreshing, traditional and finessed approach to audiences with a touch of glamour at every performance! 

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Tickets for Gin, Jazz & Steam are just £60 per person.

What’s included (per person) in the ticket price:

• Welcome Gin & Tonic in your own Spa Valley Railway Gin glass
• Steam train rides between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge and travel in our heritage carriages
• Live performances from Ruby Robinson and jazz band throughout the evening
• Ham or Cheese Ploughman's Supper
• Eton Mess Dessert

Gin Menu (to purchase on board):

• Anno Kent Dry Gin
• Anno B3rry Pink Gin
• Anno Orange & Honey Gin
• Copper Rivett Kent Strawberry Gin
• Copper Rivett Chatham Dry Gin
• Copper Rivett Oak Aged Damson Gin
• Ranscombe Wild Small Batch Gin
• Kipsi Rose Gin
• Castle Farm Small Batch Lavender Gin
• Canterbury Blackcurrant & Honey Gin
• Canterbury Navy Torpedo Gin
• Canterbury Japanese Jin

A selection of Fever-Tree Mixers will be available for you to enjoy with your gins too.

Advanced booking is essential. We are only able to cater for meat or vegetarian dietary needs on this service. 

Terms & Conditions for all dining trains can be found by clicking this link