Eskdale Belle - The Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway

Once you book, you will be emailed a VisitBritain e-Voucher which you must print and bring with you to redeem for your ticket upon arrival at your experience.

This experience is specifically for two or four adults only. If you do require additional guests, please enquire at time of booking.

Please note: Eskdale Belles can no longer have a meal served, it will be takeaway and a hamper at Dalegarth café for customers to enjoy on the train journey back.

How to get to Ravenglass Station

• Departure point: Ravenglass Station
• Post Code: CA18 1SW (for Ravenglass Station)

By Car:

• Ravenglass is located on a turning off of the A595
• Please note: There is parking availability at Ravenglass Station

By Rail:

• Ravenglass Station has connections to and from a number of key holiday destinations, such as Lancaster and Morecambe, Grange-over-Sands, Windermere, Preston, Carlisle and Oxenholme the Lake District.
• Regular Northern trains travel on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line between Carlisle, Whitehaven and Barrow and call at Ravenglass Station every day except for Sundays.

Eskdale Belle Operating times

Guests MUST arrive 30 minutes prior to their departure time.

Restrictions:

• Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
• This experience is for two or four adults only, if you require additional guests please enquire at the time of booking with Lake District Estates.

Accessibility: Disabled access is provided on the Eskdale Belle experience

Dietary requirements: Please contact Lake District Estates to inform them of any dietary requirements/allergies you may have.

Clothing: If you do decide to explore the Lake District National Park landscapes, please ensure that you wear suitable clothing when you visit, including sturdy boots/shoes.

The Eskdale Belle is a beautifully crafted coach with comfortable seating, a wooden panelled interior and additional space. Choose to ride inside, enjoying the warmth and comfort of a luxury first class carriage, or ride at either end of the coach in the premium outdoor seating area making the most of the fresh Lakeland air.

After arriving at Ravenglass, you will receive a warm welcome onto the Eskdale Belle in the form of a takeaway hot drink and shortbread biscuits from the Turntable Café for your outward journey.

When you reach Dalegarth there will be a 40 minute turnaround before heading back to Ravenglass. You will be presented with a hamper to enjoy on your return journey which will contain a selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls, traybakes, fruit scones (with butted, jam and clotted cream), mini prosecco with glasses, tea/coffee, a guide book and a tea towel. The hamper and all of its contents are yours to keep! 

Once the smooth journey down the valley begins, sit back, relax and watch as the beautiful Lake District National Park shows you everything it has to offer.