The Great Central Railway & Leicester

Step back in time and ride the rails of history

We make our way to the historic town of Leicester where you are guaranteed a traditional 'taste' of England, before enjoying a return journey along the UK's only double track, mainline heritage railway. The only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other - just as it was when steam ruled the rails. The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers, back in 1969, following closure by British Railways, wanted the line to be saved to recreate the experience of a main line steam for generations to come. A fun fact, Thomas Cook arranged his first one-day rail excursion in 1841 by chartering a steam train to take 500 passengers on a return journey for a shillling! 

*Adult £55.50 Senior £55.50 Child £38.50 Entrance Included in the price ( Date & Prices TBC)