Birthday Party Express Venue For KIDS On STEAM TRAIN

The kids Birthday party venue for Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire

Children's birthday party treats to remember on our steam trains at Rudyard Lake near Leek, Staffordshire. The birthday boy or girl can have either a return trip* or unlimited travel aboard the Birthday Train Express with all their family and friends with our Day Rover tickets. The steam train  and lake makes a great place for a kids party venue, convenient for Macclesfield, Congleton, Stoke and Buxton.

Whether its just taking a trip on the steam train or a full day event we offer a great value unusual venue. The steam railway runs along the side of beautiful Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire and the trains use covered carriages.

A  kids birthday gift package is available comprising:

  • The birthday boy/girl will have their name on the front of the engine - an ideal photo opportunity,

  • a birthday present,

  • a birthday hat

  • birthday card for your child,

  • reserved seats on the train

  • lollipop's for all Children in the party.

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    Our venue is ideal for kids with great photo opportunities galore on the train and by the lake. Whether its feeding the ducks or themselves kids will have a  great time. We have successfully done children's parties for several years. There are now various catering options available at the railway at Rudyard with a kids party box or bring your own food if you wish.

    PARENTS COMMENTS

    " R*****'s party was brilliant ",             " The train, the setting and the staff I kid you not were first rate"              " A first rate Grade A experience that anyone can afford. A real Gem"

    "Thank you very much for all your help to make T******'s 5th birthday special. I was really surprised at the quality of the lunch boxes for the money. we could not fault the day and the whole event exceeded our expectations"

    . Special birthday party steam train ready to depart from Rudyard stationA picnic party train by the lake provided by the railway cafe

                Birthday Party train                                                    a rail picnic by the lake

    Of course we can also provide birthday or other parties for older "children" (adults) of all ages. For any special party requirements please contact us.  We need parties to be booked in advance so we can put the arrangements in place and like at least a weeks notice. If its sooner than that contact us and we will try to help. Catering can be provided by Platform 2 Cafe at Rudyard station or you are welcome to bring your own food.

    Parties can be any day when trains run or on other days by arrangement. Look at the Timetable page for full details but trains run most weekends and daily in school holidays. There is no minimum number for a party but a realistic maximum of about 80 and we welcome parties of any size in between. We only book one birthday party per day to ensure your day is special.

    COSTS

    Kids Birthday gift package  for the  birthday child.  £15 (Optional)

    1-19 guests:   Return Journey  £3.50 per Adult,  £2 per child  or   Day Rover £5 per adult,  £3.00 per child

    20+ guests:      Deduct 10% from above train fares.

    Lunch boxes for children are available and other catering options if booked in advance. Do ask.

    Click here to download a Party Booking Form and please send it to our office at:

    Flonora, Blackpool Old Road, Little Eccleston, Garstang, Lancs, PR3 0YQ.

     Please email or ring us with any queries.

    The Birthday Party Express steam train needs to be booked in advance. A return journey will take about 35 minutes if you do not stop off at any of the stations but you are welcome to break your journey if you wish. You could have a picnic and then catch a later train back at no extra cost. Car Parking at Rudyard Station is free.

    The prices quoted are for days when trains are scheduled. Other days may incur a steaming fee. Please ask before booking.

    A non refundable fee of £15 is required for each booking.

    Our covered picnic area is available at Rudyard Station for booked birthday parties. If a food option is taken up with us this is free or if you bring your own food a reservation charge of £20 applies. Tables will be arranged together for the party and tablecloth and napkins provided. A cake stand and knife is available if you want to provide a birthday cake.

     Indoor accommodation for picnics, colouring etc will be ready soon. However a room is available at the Lake activity centre near to the Dam Station. Telephone Ray Perry 07718 808881 or email info@rudyardlake.com for details.

    LOCATION

    The steam railway is at Rudyard between  Leek, Staffordshire and Macclesfield, Cheshire one mile along the B5331 from its junction with the A523. We are close to the Cheshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire borders and near Macclesfield, Congleton, Stoke, Buxton as well as Leek and Stoke. Check the travel links for directions.

    OTHER OPTIONS

    Steam engine driver courses are a popular present  for "older" children (over 12) with many booked every year.  Engine driver page has more information.

    We can also tailor party events to your particular need. Please contact us if you are considering a children's party venue in East Cheshire, Stoke, Macclesfield, Congleton, Leek or Buxton

    The STEAM TRAINS & RAILWAY

    Steam Trains run  from 11.00am to 4pm.( 3pm Nov, Jan. Feb) See the timetable page for full details.

    The Rudyard Lake Steam Railway is in the North Staffordshire Peak District and our steam trains give a great 3 mile return party trip along the side of the lake. It's just North of Leek in Staffordshire close to Cheshire and Derbyshire.