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Gin Tasting Steam Train Experience Staffordshire | Churnet Valley Railway

Gin & Trains - Gin Tasting Steam Train Experience in Staffordshire

Gin has always been a favourite summertime drink, with more and more varieties and flavours appearing in the recent years. Returning this summer for the first time since 2019, we are excited to present our Gin & Trains festival. A perfect day out for the botanical connoisseur, this three-day event has a full timetable of passenger trains for you to travel on while you sample gins from the UK and beyond.

Celebrate this August Bank Holiday weekend in style aboard our authentically-restored train carriages, pulled by nostalgic locomotives. Our Gin tasting experience will be accompanied by the gorgeous Churnet Valley countryside passing by outside of your window. Soak up some of the most stunning countryside in Staffordshire.

It’s an 11 mile round-trip on the train, starting at Froghall Station and with opportunities to disembark at Consall, Cheddleton.  Trains will be running frequently throughout the weekend.

Start your day out right by stopping in at the Signals Tearoom at Froghall Station before you board the gin train. Enjoy freshly-brewed tea, coffee and delicious, traditional snacks in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. We highly recommend the BBQ using Shucker’s finest meats for a satisfying meal. For the members of your group who aren’t gin aficionados, our bar at Froghall station has a range of Prosecco and ales to choose from.

For gin lovers, music buffs, and foodies, our gin tasting experience has something for everyone to enjoy.

Sample 30 Varieties of Gin …

Once you’re on board, it’s time to relax with a drink in the vintage décor of our passenger carriages. We will have a gin list of over 30 varieties, so you’ll be spoiled for choice! Select your gin, choose the tonic or lemonade you’d like to blend it with, and add a garnish to create your perfect drink. Sample your way from Conwall to Scotlant as you take in the picturesque country landscape outside.

On the way to the main festival location, stop off at Cheddleton – the only original Victorian station building left. You can also visit the village itself, or stroll along the canal and take in the summer sunshine on the way to Cheddleton Flint Mill.

The Main Event

Our main festival location, apart from the trains themselves, is at Consall. This gorgeous little forge is only accessible by the train, giving it a secret feel. Here we will have a range of food stalls. We are also putting on a live music show for your entertainment, with the line-up being announced soon. Enjoy the sunshine and a buzzing festival atmosphere as you eat, drink, and dance until 22:30 Saturday and Sunday night with Monday finishing at 17:00. Be sure to stop off at the Black Lion pub, a traditional old inn in view of the railway. If you fancy a beautiful country walk, you can walk out of the village straight into the Staffordshire Moorlands.

For gin lovers, music buffs, and foodies, our Gin & Trains festival has something for everyone to enjoy. Children and dogs are more than welcome to come along for the ride, too. Make this Bank Holiday weekend an adventure for your family and friends to enjoy and remember. Pre-book your tickets before the event to get a 50% discount!

Music Times:

Day Time Band Name
Saturday 1300 Phill Boyd
Saturday 1500 DixieRiot
Saturday 1800 Dannyonthemap
Sunday 1300 Lee Grindey Elvis 
Sunday 1500 Nostalgia 
Sunday 1800 Band TBC
Monday  1200 Adam Darcy
Monday  1400 Whirlpool

 

All Bands are performing at Consall with DJ and requests inbetween acts

 

The Gin List ... coming soon

 

There are multiple departures from all three stations over the weekend. The first departure is from Froghall at 11:00 until 22:30 on Saturday/ Sunday and 17:00 on Monday.


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The train will offer lite bites and snacks with Froghall tearoom offering food along with tea and coffee. Consall will have a BBQ and cold drinks.


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We have vegetarian sandwiches but unfortunately we cannot offer vegan or gluten free options at this moment in time. We will be offering gluten free snacks as well as sorbet for dairy-free passengers


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Yes but it is advised to book ahead to get the best discounts.


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We are offer soft drinks over the course of the weekend.


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Train travel all day and night for those with a ticket.


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Yes but you must purchase a ticket at £10.00


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Yes this is a safe event and great for families with kids looking for a different Saturday experience.


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We shall be offering, Ales, Lager, Rum, prosecco and wine


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No just bring your six digit reference number and we shall issue you a wrist band.


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Gin and Trains Timetable 2022

 

   Saturday & Sunday Timetable      Departure 1  Departure 2  Departure 3  Departure 4  Departure 5  Departure 6  Departure 7 
Motive Power Diesel Diesel Diesel Steam Steam Steam Steam
Froghall Departs 1100 1240 1440 1640 1840 2040 2220
Consall Departs 1115 1315 1515 1715 1915 2115 2230
Cheddleton Departs 1130 1330 1530 1730 1930 2130 Arrive 2300
Leek Brook Turn Around N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A End
Cheddleton Departs 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2152  
Consall Depart 1215 1415 1615 1815 2015 2202  
Froghall Arrive 1222 1422 1622 1822 2022 2210  

 

 Monday Timetable Departure 1  Departure 2  Departure 3  Departure 4 
Motive Power Steam Steam Steam Steam
Froghall Departs 1100 1240 1440 1640
Consall Departs 1115 1315 1515 1715
Cheddleton Departs 1130 1330 1530 1730
Leek Brook Turn Around N/A N/A N/A End
Cheddleton Departs 1200 1400 1600  
Consall Depart 1215 1415 1615  
Froghall Arrive 1222 1422 1622