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

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 for 2025 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.

"Here's to the Bride & Vroom!" - This will be performed on June and August trains 

It's 1928, and Sinclair Finkelstein, the famous archaeologist, is back from his Egyptian dig and today has married the lovely and much younger Lady Alice Burgoyne. But all not as it seems, as we unravel the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, an escaped convict and a South London automobile salesman.

"Kintsugi Gold" - This will be performed on July and September trains 

It's 1946, immerse yourself in the "Potterverse" as the finalists of the Corbie. P. Abstract Expressionism Prize (CPAEP) gather at the Churnet Valley Railway. 
You don’t have to be potty to join in the fun or have a smashing time. Who will crack under the pressure? There's a surprise retirement party and a long lost relative, so make sure you're on the right wavelength for the secrets of the double frequency hopping technology to be revealed!
 

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.