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Spud & Steam – Takeaway Jacket Potato & Steam Train Experience
Spud & Steam – Takeaway Jacket Potato & Steam Train Experience

Spud & Steam

New for 2026

Spud & Steam

Enjoy a jacket potato with your choice of topping before a scenic steam train journey through the Churnet Valley.

  • Price: £15.00 / person

Seats sell out fast, so book early to secure your spot!

Booking for 15 or more people? Contact us to arrange

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A warm meal, a scenic railway, and a relaxed day out

Spud & Steam is a laid-back heritage railway experience with a comforting classic at its heart: a hot jacket potato with your choice of topping.

Arrive at Froghall at least 20 minutes before departure, collect your jacket potato from the tearooms, choose a drink if you'd like one, then take your seat on board. From there, sit back and enjoy the journey as the train travels through the Staffordshire countryside towards Ipstones and back.

It's ideal if you want something more than a standard train ride, but simpler and more informal than a full dining train.

*** Event not bookable ⁄ sold out ***

Drinks Menu

Spud and Steam Drinks Menu

We offer a wide selection of drinks to suit all tastes including:
  • Red, White and Rose wine by the bottle or glass
  • Local craft beers, ales and IPAs
  • Quality champagne and prosecco
  • Soft drinks
  • Tea & coffees

See the full drinks menu

Drinks can be pre-ordered when booking your ticket or purchased onboard.

What's Included in Your Fish & Chip Steam Train Experience

  • A piping hot jacket potato with your chosen topping
  • A fresh, steaming pot of tea, coffee or bottle of water per person
  • Your ticket for a 22-mile round trip through the picturesque Staffordshire Moorlands
  • Vegetarian & gluten-free options available (with advance notice)
  • Refreshment trolley service throughout your journey
  • Fully licensed, offering local ales, wines, spirits, and soft drinks (sold separately)
  • A warm, welcoming atmosphere ideal for families, couples, and groups
  • Free parking at Froghall Station, where all journeys depart

Have questions?

How much is Spud & Steam?
Tickets are £15.00 per person. The current page lists this as an all-ages ticket price.
When does Spud & Steam run?
Spud & Steam runs on selected Saturdays at 13:30 and Wednesdays at 19:00 from June to September
When food is included?
Your ticket incliudes a jacket potato with your chosen topping. Current topping options are cheese & beans, tuna mayo, beans, or just butter.
Where do I collect my jacket potato?
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure to collect your jacket potato before boarding. The current listing says jacket potatoes are available for collection at Froghall tearooms.
How long is the journey?
The journey is a scenic two-hour round trip to Ipstones and back.
Can I buy drinks?
Yes. You can grab a drink on arrival to take on board, and a trolley service is available during the journey with hot, cold, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Is this a full dining train?
No. Spud & Steam is a more informal experience. You collect your jacket potato before boarding, then enjoy it as part of your steam train journey. For full dining-carriage service, visitors should look at the main dining train experiences.
Do I need to book in advance?
Advance booking is recommended so your place and food choice can be prepared.
Can I board the train in a wheelchair or with a walking frame?
Access can be limited due to the heritage design of the carriages, so it’s worth contacting the railway in advance to discuss your requirements.
Are Dogs allowed on the Spud & Steam Train?
Dogs are allowed on the train as long as they have a ticket purchased at the time of the booking. Service dogs are free.