Steam Train Experiences

Your tickets allow you to travel on board the steam train throughout the day and include a cream tea served on board the buffet coach.

Enjoy a relaxing journey along the Dean Forest Railway behind one of our steam locomotives.

After an appropriate briefing and instruction, you join five other people as a team to spend the whole day actually operating and running the Dean Forest Railway, under supervision of qualified DFR personnel.

Enjoy a relaxing journey along the Dean Forest Railway on board the Heritage Diesel Railcar with a fish and chip supper (or another choice of food) delivered to your seat.

Your evening starts at Norchard Station at 18:00. You are introduced to your suspects before traveling in style on board our steam train, with a two-course meal served on board.

Enjoy a nostalgic evening tour behind one of our vintage steam locomotives whilst tucking into a delicious pie with either mashed or new potatoes followed by a choice of desserts and a full onboard bar.

The Dean Forest Railway Diesel Gala includes rideable ballast trains, local beer and cider and more!

Why not combine the trip with a walk through the forest, lunch at our cafe, and a delicious cup of mulled wine? If you’ve not eaten enough, then there will be a warm mince pie.

Visit the Dean Forest Railway this Christmas for your chance to ride behind a real steam engine with Santa and his helpers on board — no queues for a grotto here!