Murder Mystery Dining Train Experience - £80.00pp - Departing at 18:30 Book Now

This summer, join Churnet Valley Railway's on selected Saturdays in June through August as we step back in time, right into the shoes of history’s most famous and beloved detectives. Live out your inner Holmes, Clouseau, or Drew as you spend the evening dining on fine food, fine drink, and, most importantly, solving the mystery

With two uniquely crafted mysteries for 2026 to crack, you’ll need every ounce of cunning you have to pick up subtle hints in the story, interview suspicious-looking characters to discover the truth, and search our vintage restored steam train for clues.

"Late Departure!" - This will be performed on 9th May, 13th June, 11th July, 8th August and 5th September trains 

The Last Departure is a gripping 1960s themed night. What begins as a civilised night of polished brass, fine food and nostalgia soon takes a darker turn when a Ministry inspector arrives with sealed paperwork linked to a long-buried goods yard "accident".

As tensions rise, secrets surface, and an old tragedy threatens to be reopened… a shocking murder stops the truth in its tracks.

With a cast of suspicious characters — from a guilt-ridden former signalman to a sharp-tongued companion, a watchful police officer, and a quietly efficient steward who knows more than she should — guests must piece together clues, question motives, and uncover the killer before the train reaches its final stop.

Some paperwork should never be reopened…
Will you solve the case before it’s too late?

"" Second Story confirmed soon - This will be performed on 23rd May, 27th June, 25th July, 29th August and 12th September
 

Starters

• Roasted Red Pepper & Hot Honey salad(V) (GF, on request)
  
• Ham Hock Terrine (GF, on request)
  served with picalilli & a wedge of bread
• Artisan Bread Board (V)
  served with olives and vinaigrette

Mains

• Wild Mushroom Orzo
  with White Wine, Cream & Tarragon(V)
  
• Salmon en Papillote
  served with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
  
• Roast Beef (GF, on request)
  served with Yorkshire pudding, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
  

Desserts

• Bread and Butter Pudding
  served with pouring cream
• Apple crumble
  served with custard
• Fruit salad (GF, on request)
  served with pouring cream

We endeavour to supply all the items listed in our menu. Supply chain problems are experienced at times and we reserve the right to substitute items at short notice. Our food is delivered daily for our trains, therefore sometimes we only know of an issue on the day.