Bath and Lincoln are renowned in their own right as shopping destinations but both cities also run Christmas Markets with an enormous array of stalls all festively decorated to make selecting and purchasing gifts a real pleasure.

Our trains are timed to give you plenty of time to browse... and get those all-important presents with a little time to spare!

Thursday 27 November
to York for the St Nicholas Fayre

Saturday 29 November
to Chester

Wednesday 3 December
to Bath for the Christmas Market

Friday 5 December
to Lincoln for the Christmas Fayre

Prices for Christmas Shopping Specials;

Standard £75.00, First Class £109.00, Premier Dining £169.00, Pullman £199.00

The highlight of Steam Dreams' programme is the Christmas Carol Special season. Each Carol Special includes entry to a specially-arranged afternoon carol service in the respective cathedral or church. The seasonal atmosphere is perfected with complimentary mince pies and mulled wine for passengers, and festive decorations throughout the train.

Sunday 7 December
Ely Carol Service in the Cathedral

Tuesday 9 December
Salisbury Carol Service in the Cathedral

Thursday 11 December
Oxford Carol Service in the Cathedral  

Saturday 13 December
Chichester Carol Service in the Cathedral

Tuesday 16 December
Winchester Carol Service in the College Chapel

Thursday 18 December
Sherborne Carol Service in the Abbey

Saturday 20 December
Norwich Carol Service in the Cathedral

Prices for Carol Concert Specials;

Standard £59.50, First Class £89.00, Premier Dining £159.00, Pullman Class £199.00

Monday 22 December 

Our final train will be the operation of the Cathedrals Express on a grand circuit taking in some of the finest scenery in the south of England as we visit Kent and the White Cliffs of Dover. Join us for a relaxing afternoon on board, with complimentary mince pies and mulled wine for all passengers. This shorter day is the perfect choice for corporate entertaining, Christmas parties or a special treat for someone close.

White Cliffs Christmas Luncheon

Prices; Standard £55.00, £79.00, Premier Dining £139.00, Pullman £199.00