Festive Dining on the Quantock Belle
Guests travel in restored First-Class heritage carriages through the scenic countryside of the Quantock Hills. Throughout the journey, passengers are served a four-course Christmas meal at their tables, followed by complimentary continuous tea and coffee on the return trip. On select evening departures attached to the Carol Train, guests can enjoy a live brass band playing traditional carols at station stops along the route.
What to Expect
Luxury four-course Christmas dining journey aboard heritage carriages through Somerset.
Event Details
Food & Drink
A four-course Christmas meal includes choices such as chicken liver pâté or brie pastry, turkey or squash-and-beetroot Wellington, and Christmas pudding or cheeseboard; complimentary continuous tea and coffee accompany dessert on the return journey.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Couples and friends seeking a festive dining outing
Vibe
Festive and leisurely
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Prices vary by date; the page directs customers to the date links for prices. Tickets are available as individual seats or as a Guaranteed Table for Two; that ticket includes a £15 supplement and covers 2 people. – Get tickets
- Hours: Sun 29 Nov 13:00; Sat 5 Dec 19:00; Sun 6 Dec 13:15; Wed 9 Dec 13:15; Sat 12 Dec 19:00; Sun 13 Dec 12:50; Sat 19 Dec 19:00.
- Accessibility: Wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated due to the heritage nature of the historic dining carriages.
- Pets: Only assistance dogs are permitted aboard; advise the railway in advance when booking.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to allow time to board and settle into your seat.
- Tell the railway about dietary requirements when booking so they can prepare an alternative menu if needed.
- Book four individual tickets if your group of four wants to sit together; smaller groups may be seated alongside other guests.
- Contact the railway before booking if you have accessibility requirements, and advise them in advance if travelling with an assistance dog.
- Choose one of the Carol Train evenings if you want to hear a live brass band perform carols at station stops.
Special Events & Promotions
- A Guaranteed Table for Two is available as a separately supplemented ticket.
- On the evenings of December 5, 12 and 19, the Quantock Belle joins the Carol Train, with a live brass band playing carols at station stops.
- The November 29 journey runs in conjunction with the Minehead Station Christmas Market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What food and drink are included on the journey?
A four-course meal is served at your table, with starter, main and dessert choices. Continuous tea and coffee is complimentary, and dessert is served on the return journey.
Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Tell the railway about dietary requirements when booking. A homemade vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free alternative is available for all advertised menus; most menu options can be made gluten free, except the Wellington main.
How can our group sit together?
Groups of four wishing to sit together should book four individual tickets. Seating is allocated automatically, and requests are not guaranteed; parties with fewer than four individual seats may sit alongside other guests.
What happens on the Carol Train dates?
On the evenings of December 5, 12 and 19, the Quantock Belle is attached to the Carol Train. Its passengers can hear a live brass band playing traditional carols at station stops, and carol sheets are provided for anyone who wants to sing along.
Can I bring a wheelchair or assistance dog aboard?
The heritage dining carriages cannot accommodate wheelchairs or mobility scooters; contact the railway before booking to discuss accessibility needs. Only assistance dogs are permitted, and the railway asks you to advise them when booking.
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