Cream Tea Express Boxed Takeaway

Cream Tea Express

Steam Train & Cream Tea Takeaway

Step aboard for a truly British afternoon with our Cream Tea Express.

Pre-book your 3pm journey from Aylsham Station and enjoy a complimentary takeaway boxed cream tea to collect from the Whistlestop Café before you board - the perfect pairing of two great British classics: steam trains and cream tea.

Departing from Aylsham, Norfolk, travel the 45 minute journey, arriving at Wroxham Station where you can pay a visit to Bufferstop Books, pick up a memento in our gift shop or take some pictures of the locomotive at the turntable before your return journey on the 4.15pm train from Wroxham, Norfolk. Please note: This is the last train of the day.

  • From April 13th - 1st November

    Any day at 3pm

  • Takeaway Boxed Cream Tea

    FREE | Included in price

  • 3pm Train From Aylsham Station

    Return on the 4.15pm train from Wroxham

  • Offer for Adults Only

    Included with full paying adult fare

Steam Train And Cream Tea Takeaway On The Bure Valley Railway

Takeaway Boxed Cream Tea

Each cream tea includes a traditional homemade fruit scone baked at the cafe, with jam and cream, along with your choice of hot drink - a simple, indulgent treat that makes your afternoon journey that little bit more special. Pre-order is essential.

Book Tickets

No 7 Spitfire Locomotive Travelling Through Norfolk Countryside

Important Information

  • Cream tea for full-paying Adults only
  • Cream tea must be pre-booked online
  • Dog-friendly experience
  • Arrive in good time to collect tickets & cream tea
  • Takeaway to be collected from Whistlestop Cafe
  • Offer not available in conjunction with event bookings
  • Stations & trains are wheelchair accessible
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    Driver Experience
  2. No. 7 Spitfire Locomotive at Aylsham Station

    Special Occasions
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    Charter a Train

FAQs

The journey is 45 minutes each way.

The Bure Valley Railway only has two terminal stations with facilities. There are three request stops along the line at Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall, however these are halts designed for walkers and have no facilities.

Yes, please feel free to bring your own food. This can be eaten while on the train or in the allocated picnic areas outside. We do ask, however, that adults only consume food purchased from the cafe when seated in the Whistlestop Cafe. 

Yes, the train and all areas of the Bure Valley Railway are dog-friendly. Please keep furry pals on leads at all times, clear up after them, and be mindful of others travelling from our stations. Please book your dog a ticket at the same time as purchasing your ticket(s).

Space is limited for prams and pushchairs. Please opt for collapsible buggies if possible. Please check. Call us on 01263 733858 to confirm space for prams etc.

Yes there are toilets at both Aylsham and Wroxham stations, along with baby changing facilities. Please be aware that there are no toilets on the trains or at Brampton, Buxton or Coltishall halts. 

Yes, our stations are all flat and on one level. Each train is equipped with a saloon double doored coach. Our guards can assist you with ramps if required. We advise booking in advance if you require one of these coaches.

The Bure Valley Railway line surrounded by Norfolk countryside

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