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Enjoy fine food and wine as the Quantock Belle Luxury Dining Train winds its leisurely way through the beautiful Quantock Hills past the ancient port of Watchet and along the coastline at Blue Anchor Bay
Whatever the occasion might be, such as a romantic dinner for two, a family Sunday lunch or a special celebration, our dining service will provide you with a memorable experience.
The Quantock Belle is staffed entirely by volunteers from the West Somerset Railway Association and runs on selected Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes between March and October. Additional services also operate over the Christmas period.
All meals are freshly prepared and cooked on board the train with our stewards and wine waiters providing a complete dining service to your table throughout the journey.
A carefully selected wine list is also available to complement your meal.
The Quantock Belle is always extremely popular and as accommodation is limited, advance booking is essential. The fare includes all meals, first class travel for the forty mile return journey from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, a reserved table and VAT. It is regretted that concessions or child fares are not available.
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A three course luncheon with coffee is served on the outward journey to Minehead, where the afternoon is free for you to explore the gardens, beaches, shops or harbour of this pleasant seaside town. A Somerset Cream Tea will be served on the return journey.
Departure from Bishops Lydeard Station is normally five minutes before one o'clock.
In 2005, Sunday Luncheon trains run on 6 March (Mothering Sunday), 3, 10, 17, 24 April, 15, 22 May, 5, 12, 19 June, 17 July, 14 August, 4, 11, 18, 23 September, 9, 16, 23, 30 October.
The all inclusive fare for Sunday Luncheon is £31.50 per person.
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A three course dinner with coffee is served as the train makes a leisurely journey to Minehead during which there will be a short stop to enjoy the coastal views over Blue Anchor Bay. On arrival at Minehead time is available to take in the sea air, before joining the train for the return journey when chocolates and a selection of luxury biscuits will be served.
Departure from Bishops Lydeard Station is normally at a quarter past seven in the evening.
In 2005, Saturday Evening trains run on 28 May, 30 July and 20 August.
The all inclusive fare for Saturday Dinner is £34.00 per person.
Sample Menu - Sunday Luncheon
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Cream of Watercress Soup
Smoked Mackerel Pate with Melba Toast
Fruit Juices
Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding
Roast and New Potatoes
Selection of Vegetables
Apple and Blackberry Pie with cream or custard sauce
Raspberry Meringue Nest
Chocolate Profiteroles
Fresh Fruit Saladr
Coffee and Chocolate Mints
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A vegetarian main course is also available if requested when booking.
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Celebrate Christmas on the Quantock Belle and join us on one of our special dining trains which will be running on the dates shown below.
Friday evening 2 December 2005 for Dunster by Candlelight
A two course dinner with coffee is served together with mince pies, shortbread and coffee on the return journey. The all inclusive fare, which includes the bus link from Minehead Station to Dunster, is £28.50.
Sunday Luncheon 4, 11, 8 December 2005
A traditional three course luncheon with all the trimmings with coffee is served together with seasonal fare on the return journey. The all inclusive fare is £37.00.
Please note that bookings for Christmas services will not commence until 1 September 2005.
Advance booking is essential for all trains. Please telephone 01823 433856 to check availability of seats and to make a provisional reservation which is held for seven days whilst payment is completed. Most major credit and debit cards are accepted.
The WSRA issue these notes on their official leaflet...
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| Refunds cannot be made in respect of non use of tickets and we reserve the right to re-book seats that have not been paid for within seven days of a telephone reservation.
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| For the comfort and safety of passengers, smoking is not permitted in any part of the train.
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| Passengers are respectfully requested to wear suitable smart dress.
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| In the event of a steam engine not being available, a diesel locomotive will be used.
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| We regret the dining train cannot be boarded in a wheelchair. Our staff are happy to assist passengers to their seat and folding wheelchairs can be stored during the journey.
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| The Dining Train is not considered suitable for babies or young children.
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| Passengers are carried subject to the conditions of carriage of the West Somerset Railway plc and, whilst every effort will be made to maintain advertised services, no liability for loss, inconvenience or delay caused by cancellation or alteration can be accepted.
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"Quantock Belle" gift vouchers are now available.
A limited number of non dining seats are usually available on "Quantock Belle" services. Why not bring your own picnic meal and we will be pleased to serve you drinks from the bar car. Non dining seats are available at £11.50 per adult and £5.50 for 5-15 year olds. Seats must be booked in advance.
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| | • The West Somerset Railway Association...
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The "Quantock Belle" is operated by the West Somerset Railway Association, The Railway Station, Bishops Lydeard, Taunton, Somerset TA4 3BX. Telephone 01823 433856 for more information.
Details above are provided for information only and are taken from WSRA leaflet
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