Leicestershire Gin brand, Burleighs Gin, announces return of their fine dining and gin experience at Leicestershire’s Great Central Railway
The Great Burleighs Express is set to return with three new dates to choose from, departing from Loughborough Great Central Railway on the 23rd April, 27th June and 13th December!
Picture yourself aboard a luxury steam train, immersed in a fine dining experience with specially crafted Burleighs Gin cocktails, live entertainment and jazz band with the backdrop of some of Leicestershire’s most picturesque scenery. This is exactly what you can experience aboard The Great Burleighs Express!
Ticket packages available:
Package for two – £250
Package for four – £450
Included in the package deal is a four course meal, a bottle of wine between two and bottomless G&Ts as well as welcome canapés upon arrival to The Great Central Railway.
For groups there is a private dining area available for 18!
Included in this deal is:
– A four course meal
– Six bottles of Red Wine
– Six bottles of White Wine
– Bottomless G&Ts
– A private bar
For private dining enquiries please email our Corporate Events Director, Gaynor, at [email protected]
This year there are three chances to delve into the history, myths and provenance of Britain’s favourite spirit, whilst embarking on a journey you will never forget with Burleighs Gin and The Great Central Railway, the UK’s only double track heritage railway.
“What a wonderful way to spend an evening! As soon as you arrive at the station the magic begins and it doesn’t end until you get off the train at the end of the night. An experience I would highly recommend to anybody looking to do something a little different”.
Stephen Goddard – Managing Director, KuKu Connect.
Full Itinerary
6.30pm : Arrival at Loughborough’s Great Central Railway, the UK’s only double track heritage railway, for a complimentary arrival G&T and canapés, soundtracked by a live Jazz band.
7.00pm: All aboard for departure, sit back with your complimentary Burleighs Gin & Tonic whilst The Great Burleighs Express ventures full steam ahead towards its first stop for the evening in Swithland. Upon arrival, the scenic views of Swithland Resevoir will provide the back drop for a four course fine dining experience, expertly paired with complimentary wine.
8.30pm: The adventure continues. Enjoy entertainment with a performance from our live Jazz band as we head toward a second stop at Rothley station. Step back in time as the train rolls into the station and enjoy a complimentary Burleighs Gin and Tonic alight the beautifully restored 19th century platform.
9.30: It’s time to board the train and head back to our final destination of Loughborough. Sit back and reminisce over the evening of frivolity with an end of line coffee and mint.
10.15: The evening will come to a close, disembarking at the Great Central Railway.
