Steam Train Trip on the Spa Valley Railway and Afternoon Tea for Two

Travel back with a someone special to the bygone era of steam travel for a chugging trip through the High Weald countryside, and complement your day out with a classic afternoon tea too with this Spa Valley Railway Trip and Afternoon Tea for Two at Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel which is 3 miles from the railway.

Board a heritage steam or diesel train and your adventure will take you through five miles of picturesque Kent and Sussex greenery between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge and vice versa.s. The railway has a destination at every station and youre welcome to hop off as you please at any of the stops along the way, so you can explore Eridge, Groombridge, High Rocks or Royal Tunbridge Wells throughout your trip.

Once youve had your fill of scenery you can fill up on something nourishing at the nearby Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel, where a delicious afternoon treat awaits with your names on it. Sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and more will be yours to savour along with a pot of your choice of tea or coffee, perfect fuel for relaxing and reliving the scenic and unforgettable journey you just went on!

What's Included?

• Steam and Heritage Diesel Train Trip for Two
• Travel through picturesque Kent and Sussex countryside
• Hop off as you please with a destination at every station
• Afternoon tea for two at Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
• Experience gift pack
• Cancellation indemnity

What happens on the day?

Hopping aboard Spa Valley Railway, youll head out on your steam and heritage diesel-powered adventure through the High Weald countryside. You can hop off and explore along the way, theres plenty to see with a destination at every station.

Your afternoon tea will be served in the Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel, so just arrive ahead of your pre-booked time to be shown to your table ready to enjoy sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, little cakes or pastries and your choice of a pot of tea or coffee.

Validity

Your voucher is valid for 9 months from the date of issue

Please note you must have booked and taken your experience before the expiry date

Participant guidelines

Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult

The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary

Availability

Steam Train Trip

The experience can only be undertaken on Green timetabled days and not Purple, Yellow, Blue, Orange or Red.

Please Note: Whilst every effort is made to haul part of the dining trains with a steam locomotive and also the coaches as described there may be the need to use a heritage 1960s diesel locomotive or other carriages subject to necessity.

The Spa Valley Railway reserves the right to make such changes for whatever reason without prior notice being given

Afternoon Tea

Available seven days a week. Date restrictions may apply.

We recommend you book both parts of the experience at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

You should allow approximately 2 to 3 hours for the whole experience. Please ensure you have time to travel to the afternoon tea venue for your pre-booked time slot.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

A cancellation indemnity, subject to terms, is included with every voucher.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and well send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

Location

Kent - Tunbridge Wells