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Murder Mystery

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

This summer, join Churnet Valley Railways 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 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.

Immerse yourself in stories set in either 1911, where you board our train in a race against time to find the missing Joseph Owens Diamonds at Mrs Fothergill’s Literary Symposium; or fast forward to the late 60s and it’s up to you to investigate the suspicious passing of Lord Rags, the illustrious founder of Twinkle and Shine Cleaning Company.

Churnet Valley’s Murder Mystery Train Experience is a perfect group activity, where friends and colleagues bond around a fantastic 3-course meal freshly prepared onboard our dining train, taking in the beauty of Staffordshire at dusk. At around 2 hours in length, our Murder Mysteries are perfect for groups looking to try something new. We invite our guests to dress for their year of departure, but this is optional.

Murder Mystery 2025
Starters
  • Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil 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
  • Mushroom Stroganoff (V)
    served with Creamy Mash
  • Salmon en Croute
    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.

Due to the nature of our heritage kitchen coach we are only able to accommodate gluten free and vegetarian options.

We are unable to offer vegan, dairy free, nut free products, halal meat or any other dietary requirements.


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All our dining trains depart from Froghall Station (ST10 2HA) where there is free parking for all our customers, we also have limited disabled parking bays.


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The journey should last around 2 hours, however please allow extra time to check in when you arrive. There may be a small delay upon your return if you need to pay by card for any extra drinks bought during your journey.


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We kindly ask that our customers refrain from walking around the dining coaches during meal service. It is not possible to alight from the dining train other than at Froghall Station.


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Unfortunately the heritage nature of our coaches does not allow for access on board with wheelchairs or walking frames. Please do discuss your specific needs with our office and we will always do our best to accommodate your needs in any way we can.


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If you have a booking for 2 people, we cannot guarantee that you will have a table exclusively for your use. Due to the nature of our coaches you may be sat with other people at a table of 4 . Only those with the correct exclusive voucher will be guaranteed a table of 2.

Vouchers can be bought from https://www.intotheblue.co.uk/excursions/churnet-valley-railway/


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Our bar is open for all our dining experiences. You're also welcome to pre-order your drinks to have them waiting for you at your table on arrival.

Drinks are priced individually and are not included in the ticket price.


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Our dining trains operate a variety of dress code requirements however; no tracksuits, walking shoes, trainers, flips flops, or baseball caps are allowed.

Breakfast Train
This is an informal dining experience

Lunch Trains
This is a smart casual dining experience

Murder Mystery
This is a formal dining experience.

We would like to remind all passengers that this can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for some of our passengers and that some people may be celebrating special occasions.

We politely ask that all guests remain mindful of others during their visit.


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There are customer toilets on board the dining train.


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We welcome well-behaved children over the age of 12 on all our dining trains with the exception of Murder Mystery services which accept ages 16+


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Dogs are NOT permitted on the dining coach with the exception of Service Dogs.


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If you are in possession of a voucher then please call the booking office to book your table. If you would like to purchase one please go to https://www.intotheblue.co.uk/excursions/churnet-valley-railway/


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