SUNDAY LUNCH ON BOARD THE SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS

Sunday Lunch aboard the Shakespeare Express is our keynote journey

2025 Dates: 6th and 27th April, 8th and 15th June, 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st August, 26th October and 9th November

As you sink into your sumptuous and plush Pullman carriage seat in opulent surroundings, your liveried staff attend to you with a drinks service and your main course shortly after you depart Stratford-upon-Avon.

Our train runs outward via Dorridge, allowing you to experience the thrill of fast, main line steam as we pass Solihull.

As you finish your main course on the approach to Birmingham, you have time to relax and enjoy your luxurious surroundings or why not pop off the train to see our locomotive at Birmingham Snow Hill station.

Our return journey is via the Shakespeare Line, England’s last main line railway built before high-speed lines and remaining authentic to the GWR, from Tyseley to Bearley via the likes of Henley-in-Arden, with rolling fields, lakes, rivers and even a canal aqueduct visible from your window.

Desserts are served as we near the journey’s end, returning you to Stratford-upon-Avon. You can then return to enjoy a Sunday saunter through the great writer’s place of birth.

This trip offers you the chance to sample the bygone era of Pullman rail travel, hauled by a steam locomotive, so it is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or as a surprise gift.

All customers should be aware that in the summer months, Network Rail may direct us, sadly, to use a diesel locomotive instead if they believe that lineside fires could be a real risk. In these cases, we can only apologise but cannot offer any partial or full refunds.

Departing From

Stratford-upon-Avon

Approximate Travel Timings

Approximate Destination Timings

Please Note*
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change. The 2nd time shown in each column are for dates where the train has originated from Derby, Leicester or Worcester.

Classes of Travel

Pullman Dining	Tourist (Non-Dining)
Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with full a two-Course Sunday Lunch, all served at your seat. Guaranteed tables of two can be booked for a supplement of £10 per person, subject to availability.	Seating arranged at tables of 4 in one of our Tourist coaches. A buffet is available for the purchase of hot drinks, soft drinks, light refreshments and alcoholic drinks.
Adult £110 per personChild £90 per person Table for 2 £240	Adult £45 per personChild £25 per person Family (2x Adult & 2 x Child) £120