Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall, Station)

4.6

Based on 1,304 reviews

4 years ago

This is like a step back in time. A fantastic steam train, beautiful station, cafe and shop. The friendly staff were very helpful. You have 2 trains which allows you to get off for a pub lunch from one and catch one later to carry on and return. There's 4 stations it stops at I think. We stayed on for the whole journey which took about 2hr 20min. Some stops don't have much there. The train had about 8 carriages with a breakfast carriage. The whistle is very loud and the steam billows away. There's some good views too. Take a packed lunch or buy in the shop. This was a great experience and not expensive at all. Brilliant few hours

Mark Wallace

4 years ago

Lovely railway which has lots of potential. Had great ride from Froghall to the end and back. Train was clean and staff were all dressed in period clothes which was nice to see. The countryside views are fantastic. There has been a lot of work on the route and buildings which has been great to see. Only negative thing is the tea room and the shop at the station. My wife and I felt that the selection of food was somewhat limited and the shop was poorly stocked. However don't let this detract from a great heritage railway and the work that they are doings

Janet Nicholls

4 years ago

A really enjoyable and relaxing experience. Travelling in classic style, going back in time on one of the wonderful trains looking out at beautiful countryside and the old stations. Enjoying a lovely meal with very attentive staff/volunteers. Enjoyed a lovely cup of tea in the Victorian tearoom at Froghall before our journey began.

Flazz

4 years ago

I lovely little train ride with pleasent views and friendly staff. We went for the breakfast experience and I would recommend it to anyone. I very much felt like we had gone back to a bye gone era, imagining Hercule Poirot to walk through the carriage at any moment. With other experiences available, including Sunday dinner, and a polar express for Christmas, we will definitely be back.

Tracy Hobbs

5 years ago

We went to churnet valley on the 23rd December for the polar express too see Santa. What an amazing experience went with my husband, grown up daughter and toddler foster child, we had such a good time, watching the train pull into the station whilst playing the theme tune was unforgettable. Nicely decorated train, the dancers/ actors were brilliant, there man who played the ghost was really good. Then to receive the first bell of Christmas from Santa, brilliant, definitely be back again. Well priced for the experience you get, thankyou so much🙂🙂🙂

Monty's Guide
October 3, 2022 at 5:38 pm
Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall, Station)
4.6
Based on 1,304 reviews
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John Huke
4 years ago
This is like a step back in time. A fantastic steam train, beautiful station, cafe and shop. The friendly staff were very helpful. You have 2 trains which allows you to get off for a pub lunch from one and catch one later to carry on and return. There's 4 stations it stops at I think. We stayed on for the whole journey which took about 2hr 20min. Some stops don't have much there. The train had about 8 carriages with a breakfast carriage. The whistle is very loud and the steam billows away. There's some good views too. Take a packed lunch or buy in the shop. This was a great experience and not expensive at all. Brilliant few hours
Mark Wallace
4 years ago
Lovely railway which has lots of potential. Had great ride from Froghall to the end and back. Train was clean and staff were all dressed in period clothes which was nice to see. The countryside views are fantastic. There has been a lot of work on the route and buildings which has been great to see. Only negative thing is the tea room and the shop at the station. My wife and I felt that the selection of food was somewhat limited and the shop was poorly stocked. However don't let this detract from a great heritage railway and the work that they are doings
Janet Nicholls
4 years ago
A really enjoyable and relaxing experience. Travelling in classic style, going back in time on one of the wonderful trains looking out at beautiful countryside and the old stations. Enjoying a lovely meal with very attentive staff/volunteers. Enjoyed a lovely cup of tea in the Victorian tearoom at Froghall before our journey began.
Flazz
4 years ago
I lovely little train ride with pleasent views and friendly staff. We went for the breakfast experience and I would recommend it to anyone. I very much felt like we had gone back to a bye gone era, imagining Hercule Poirot to walk through the carriage at any moment. With other experiences available, including Sunday dinner, and a polar express for Christmas, we will definitely be back.
Tracy Hobbs
5 years ago
We went to churnet valley on the 23rd December for the polar express too see Santa. What an amazing experience went with my husband, grown up daughter and toddler foster child, we had such a good time, watching the train pull into the station whilst playing the theme tune was unforgettable. Nicely decorated train, the dancers/ actors were brilliant, there man who played the ghost was really good. Then to receive the first bell of Christmas from Santa, brilliant, definitely be back again. Well priced for the experience you get, thankyou so much🙂🙂🙂

Churnet Valley Railway

A nostalgic steam train ride through Staffordshire's hidden valley

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