The Shakespeare Express

Join us this for a delightful Sunday trip from Birmingham, Derby, Leicester or Worcester to Stratford-Upon-Avon through pretty Warwickshire countryside – complete with a famous express steam locomotive from the golden age of train travel.

Shakespeare Express: Join us for a Summer Sunday Steam Train trip from Stratford-upon-Avon through pretty Warwickshire countryside to Birmingham and back – Complete with a famous express steam locomotive from the golden age of train travel. Book today!

Seated around tables for 4 in one of our Tourist carriages. Light refreshments are available from the buffet on the train.

Departing from Birmingham Snow Hill on 15th June, 24th & 31st August (Calling at Birmingham Moor Street & Tyseley)
Departing from Derby on 27th April, 8th June, 3rd August & 26th October (Calling at Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth & Coleshill Parkway)
Departing from Leicester on 10th August (calling at Nuneaton & Coleshill Parkway)
Departing from Worcester on 27th July, 17th August & 9th November (calling at Droitwich Spa & Stourbridge Junction)

Seated around tables for 4 in one of our Tourist carriages. Light refreshments are available from the buffet on the train.

Departing from Stratford-upon-Avon on 27th April, 8th & 15th June, 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st August, 26th October & 9th November

Boarding the train at Birmingham Snow Hill, you will be sat in one of our 1960’s Tourist Coaches around tables for 4 and can sit back and relax as the cityscape opens up into the scenic Warwickshire countryside, as you make your way to Stratford-upon-Avon. After an hour, re-join the train and enjoy your Afternoon Tea as the steam train takes you back to Birmingham.

Departing from Birmingham Snow Hill on 15th June, 24th & 31st August

Departing Stratford-upon-Avon station, watch the Warwickshire countryside roll past your window as your main course is served at your seat. At Birmingham Snow Hill there is a short break where you can alight and watch the locomotive run around the train ahead of the return journey. Shortly after departing Birmingham your dessert will be served as you relax and approach journeys end.

Departing from Stratford-upon-Avon on 27th April, 8th & 15th June, 27th July, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st August, 26th October & 9th November

Enjoy a Full English Breakfast as you embark on your journey and delight in an afternoon tea on your way back (includes tea or coffee), with around 4 hours to explore Stratford.

Departing from Birmingham Snow Hill on 15th June, 24th & 31st August
Departing from Derby on 27th April, 8th June, 3rd August & 26th October
Departing from Leicester on 10th August
Departing from Worcester Shrub Hill on 27th July, 17th August & 9th November

Enjoy a Full English Breakfast & Afternoon Tea on board The Shakespeare Express!

Delight in a two-course Sunday Lunch and drink service while taking in the beautiful countryside on board The Shakespeare Express in our authentic Pullman carriages. Departs from Stratford to Birmingham with return to Stratford.

Take a summer steam train trip – in first class – through pretty Warwickshire countryside. Offered on a wide range of dates.

What better way to enjoy a Great British summer than travelling on a vintage steam train through the beautiful Warwickshire countryside while savoring afternoon tea at your seat?