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Cream Tea and Steam Experience at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
  • Scenic Views from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, Lake District
  • Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway Train with a scenic mountain backdrop and lake reflection © Mark Fielding
  • Scones - cream tea at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
  • Scones - cream tea at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
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  • Ravenglass and Eskdale trains © Matthew Pye
  • Aerial View of Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway station in Ravenglass, Cumbria © Ben Barden
  • Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train
  • Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway train © Mark Fielding

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Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway Station, Main St, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SW
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Cream Tea and Steam Experience

Enjoy a beautiful 14 mile return journey and a delicious cream tea at Dalegarth Café presented in the Eskdale Room. Your cream tea includes a selection of sandwiches (filling choices: ham, cheese, egg mayo, and tuna mayo), home-baked fruit scones with butter, jam and clotted cream, served with tea or coffee. One return journey only on scheduled services is included.

Cream Tea Timetable

Ravenglass Depart: 11.25; Cream Tea Sitting: 12.15; Dalegarth Depart: 14.10

Ravenglass Depart: 12.50; Cream Tea Sitting: 13.45; Dalegarth Depart: 15.10

Ravenglass Depart: 13.50; Cream Tea Sitting: 15.00; Dalegarth Depart: 16.10

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'Cream Tea, Steam & Sparkle'

Why not add a little sparkle and upgrade to add a mini bottle of Prosecco for two persons for just an extra £20.00 (£10 per person).

 

About Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is one of England’s oldest, longest and most scenic narrow gauge railways, and home to the world’s oldest narrow gauge steam engine, River Irt, built in 1894.

It’s a journey that will delight guests of all ages. Join us as we journey from Ravenglass - the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park - across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops, to Dalegarth for Boot station which sits in view of England’s highest mountains.

Relax and enjoy this spectacular journey no matter what the weather, with a choice of cosy covered, half open, or open top carriages for your comfort.

Located at both ends of the line are cafes and gift shops with free Wi-Fi, outdoor playgrounds for our younger guests, and plenty of cycle trails and lovely walks to discover. Documented in his booklet, ‘Walks from Ratty’, the journey was much loved by renowned fell walker Alfred Wainwright. The booklet is available to purchase in our railway gift shops and online.

The Turntable Café at Ravenglass and Fellbites Café at Dalegarth serve a range of hot and cold drinks, a selection of sandwiches, locally sourced pies and cakes, and full meals made to order, as well as takeaway options.

In the Ravenglass Gift Shop or Scafell Gift Shop at Dalegarth, pick up a memento of your trip, from handy items for the home to gifts and railway memorabilia.

At Ravenglass, take a step back in time and explore the fascinating Ravenglass Railway Museum, which tells the story of the railway through displays, artefacts, steam locomotives and interactive features. Entry to the museum is free, however, donations are welcome and go towards maintaining and developing the museum for everyone to enjoy.
 

Also at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

There are car charging points at both Dalegarth and Ravenglass station car parks. 

Both Ravenglass and Dalegarth stations have private function rooms and catering facilities which are ideal for private functions, parties and conferences.

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Opening Times

Season (15 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025)

* Open daily in February half term, from mid-March until November, then weekends and Santa specials in December. Open from Boxing Day through the New Year period.

Cream Tea and Steam Experiences are available from mid-March to 31st October.

Please see our website for more detailed information.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets - There is also a Changing Places facility at Ravenglass Station, located on platform one
  • Facilities for hearing impaired
  • Wheelchairs available

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Education/study area
  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

  • Parking with charge - at Dalegarth only

Property Facilities

  • Gift shop
  • Postbox
  • Public toilets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Telephone (public)

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member
  • Welcome Host

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Access Information

Attractions Self Assessment

Accessibility NotesSee website for full details and access policy.

Food & Drink Self Assessment

Accessibility NotesWe recommend calling in advance to discuss any accessibility arrangements so that we can provide a tailored experience for your needs

Entrance

Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

Baby changing facilities
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Hearing loop installed in public areas
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Visitor information available in audio format

Food

Children's menu
Good contrast between the floor and walls
High chairs for children
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Additive free
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Low potassium
Low sodium
Nut free
Organic
Sugar free (diabetic)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid

General

Audible alarm system
Clear signage
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Hearing loop system
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Visual alarm system

Parking

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Flat (ie without steps)
Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc

Dining

Audible alarm system
Children's menu
Good contrast between the floor and walls
High chairs for children
Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Gluten free (coeliacs)
Lactose free (dairy free)
Nut free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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      Road Directions

      BY ROAD From M6 junction 36 follow the brown Western Lake District signs to Broughton-in-Furness, passing Newby Bridge on the A590 and turning right at Greenodd onto the A5092. From Broughton follow the A595 to Silecroft T junction (turn right) and beyond. From M6 junction 40 follow the brown Western Lake District signs past Keswick and Bassenthwaite Lake on the A66 towards Cockermouth. Turn left at the Cockermouth roundabout onto the A5086. Follow the A5086 to Egremont where it joins the A595. Turn left for Ravenglass following the A595. From Ambleside and Coniston, consider using the A593 passing through Torver before arriving at Broughton. From Windermere and Bowness take the A592 to Newby Bridge. Various scenic routes offer spectacular journeys. From the central lakes consider the dramatic Wrynose and Hardknott passes route to Eskdale but be aware of the 1-in-three ascents and descents, single track road and hairpin bends. Also look for Birker Fell, and the Corney Fell options on ordnance survey maps. Post Code CA18 1SW for Ravenglass Station Post Code CA19 1TF for Dalegarth for Boot Station  

      Public Transport Directions

      BY RAIL

      Leave the car behind and visit us by rail from Lancaster and Morecambe, Grange-over-Sands, Windermere, Preston, Carlisle and Oxenholme the Lake District - all key holiday destinations. Regular Northern trains travel on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line between Carlisle, Whitehaven and Barrow calling at Ravenglass every day except Sunday. Save money with a through ticket with even greater savings for railcard holders. You can buy these from station ticket offices or from conductors on the train. Please note that we will allocate seats to Northern Rail ticket holders on the next available train at Ravenglass ticket office. Please present your Northern Rail ticket at the ticket desk on arrival. Please ensure you have cross-checked both ours and Northern's current timetables to plan your journey.

      For more details on timetable and fare information visit the Northern Rail website or call 08457 48 49 50

      Accessible by Public Transport: Ravenglass station is 0 miles away.

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