- April - Nov
- The Shakespeare Express
Join us this for a delightful Sunday trip from Birmingham to Stratford-Upon-Avon through pretty Warwickshire countryside – complete with a famous express steam locomotive from the golden age of train travel.
Quick Details
With stylish homeware, handmade jewellery, personalised presents and more, bathe in the sights and smells of Christmas whilst ticking everything off your shopping list. Departing from Solihull, Widney Manor, Dorridge, Warwick Parkway or Banbury.
Begin the day with a leisurely breakfast and relax at the end of a busy shopping day with a four course evening dinner as our express steam train whisks you home. The perfect start to the festive season.
Our Star Locomotive will be revealed in Autumn 2023.
Joining arrangements
Join our train at Solihull, Widney Manor, Warwick Parkway, Banbury or Oxford
Confirmed departure and arrival times:
Solihull at 08:02 and returning at 21:48
Widney Maor at 08:07 and returning at 21:42
Warwick Parkway at 08:54 and returning at 21:27
Banbury at 09:44 and returning at 20:14
Oxford at 10:27 and returning at 19:31
Bath Spa at 12:49 and returning at 17:56
Arrive Bristol Temple Meads at 13:15 and departing at 17:32
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Guaranteed table of two. Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with full English Breakfast and four-course evening dinner, tea & coffee, all served at your seat.
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Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with full English Breakfast and four-course evening dinner, tea & coffee, all served at your seat.
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Seating in one of our original Pullman Cars with full English Breakfast and four-course evening dinner, tea & coffee, all served at your seat.
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Private first-class compartment for up to six people with complimentary tea or coffee. You can order bacon rolls/Continental Breakfast and Afternoon Tea at an extra charge when booking your ticket.
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Seating at a table for four in our Tourist coaches. You can order bacon rolls/Continental Breakfast and Afternoon Tea at an extra charge when booking your ticket or light refreshments, wine, beer, teas & coffees can be ordered from our Buffet Car.
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Seating at a table for four in our Tourist coaches. You can order bacon rolls/Continental Breakfast and Afternoon Tea at an extra charge when booking your ticket or light refreshments, wine, beer, teas & coffees can be ordered from our Buffet Car.
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Join our train at Solihull, Widney Manor, Warwick Parkway, Banbury or Oxford
Approximate departure and arrival times:
Solihull at 08:20 and returning at 20:15
Widney Manor at 08:25 and returning at 20:10
Warwick Parkway at 08:50 and returning at 19:55
Banbury at 09:20 and returning at 18:55
Oxford at 10:05 and returning at 18:20Arriving in Bath Spa 12:15 and departing at 16:50
Arriving in Bristol Temple Meads at 12:35 and departing at 16:30