Christmas Lunch Express

First Class Christmas Lunch!

From £79.40 per person

A truly First Class meal served at your seat aboard the North Norfolkman.

  • Three course meal

  • Premium Class travel in a luxury dining car

  • Delicious Christmas Lunch prepared and served on board

  • Two steam-hauled round trips to Holt and back

Enjoy a festive Sunday lunch aboard The North Norfolkman dining train

The North Norfolkman Christmas Lunch Express runs on selected lunchtimes in November and December. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink and then relax in the comfort of one of our dining cars built for British Railways in the 1950s or ’60s and boasting restored interiors of varnished wood and a distinctive upholstery moquette that was characteristic of the period.

As your train steams gently from Sheringham to Holt and return, enjoy the changing vista of some of the County’s finest countryside coastal views whilst savouring a traditional seasonal meal, freshly prepared and cooked onboard. A carefully chosen wine list and selection of alcoholic and soft drinks are also available to order and will be served at your seat by the attentive team of waiters.

The train will make two return journeys so you can enjoy your meal a leisurely pace and steam occasionally drifting past the window, you will be transported briefly back to a time when the pace of life was less hurried.

Dining is very popular, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Trains are available to board from 11.45am, departing at 12.20pm. You will arrive back in Sheringham at approximately 3.15pm.

Menu

Starters

Parsnip & Chestnut Soup
Served with Maple Parsnip Crisp

Salmon Gravadlax
Served with Dill, Norfolk Gin & Cumin, accompanied by Horseradish Creme Fraiche & Toasted Ciabatta

Pork & Duck Rillette
Served with Cranberry & Port Reduction, accompanied by Toasted Ciabatta

Main Course

Traditional Roast Turkey
Served with Pork, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Roast Potatoes, Pigs in Blankets & Gravy

Sea Bass Fillet with Champagne Prawn & Lemon Beurre Blanc
Served with Roast Potatoes

Apricot, Leek, Quorn Nut Roast
Served with Roast Potatoes

 (All mains will be served with seasonal vegetables)

Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding
Served with Brandy Sauce & Cranberry Jam

Buche de Noel (Chocolate Yule Log)
Served with Berry Cream

Norfolk Cheese Board

 

Followed by Tea, Coffee, & Mini Mince Pies

2025 Dates

To see the booking availability for each dining date please check our Booking System.

Thursday 4 December

Wednesday 10 December

Friday 12 December

Tuesday 16 December

Thursday 18 December

Further Information

Booking for dining trains is essential. We shall be pleased to cater for any vegetarian or other special dietary requirements – please let us know at the time of booking.

The North Norfolkman travels with a fully licensed bar on board which serves a variety of wines, spirits, real ales, lagers, ciders and soft drinks.

Passengers must be aged 12 or over to travel on this service.