For a truly memorable day out this summer, take a steam journey through the beautiful British countryside on route to a choice of fascinating destinations and favourite seaside resorts.

The Railway Touring Company offers a great choice of stunning routes and places to visit with steam trains departing from stations around the country.

Steam to the seaside

Gather together your bucket and spade for a day of steam, sun and sand to seaside Bournemouth, Weymouth or Minehead with the added excitement of travelling by steam on ‘The West Somerset Steam Express’ or ‘The Dorset Coast Express’.

Devon & Cornwall

Visit Devon and Cornwall on board ‘The Royal Duchy’ with the excitement of a steam run along the famous sea wall at Dawlish.

The drama of the Settle & Carlisle Line

Experience the drama of the Settle & Carlisle Line with ‘The Cumbrian Mountain Express’ or ‘The Waverley’, watching out for the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and the mighty Three Peaks.

Wonderful Wales

Enjoy the wonderful Welsh countryside and coast with a day on ‘The Pembroke Coast Express’ or ‘The North Wales Coast Express’.

Beautiful Bath

Explore beautiful Bath in all it’s Georgian grandeur and see the remarkable Roman Baths with ‘The Bath & Bristol Steam Express’.

Historic York

Step on board ‘The White Rose’ for the walled city of York to marvel at its magnificent Minster, wander along the medieval Shambles or visit the renowned National Railway Museum.

For even more choice visit The Railway Touring Company’s website where there is a summer steam adventure just waiting for you! Select your day out and book using the Sainsbury’s Magazine special offer code to save £20pp.

Travel options including on board dining The Railway Touring Company offers three travel options:

1. Select Standard for a reserved seat usually at a table for four and take along your own picnic or purchase refreshments on board or at your destination.
2. For a treat book First Class with morning tea or coffee and a bacon/breakfast roll and muffin served at your seat and an afternoon service of tea/coffee, a savoury of the day followed by a scone with butter and jam.
3. Extra special celebration? Treat yourself to Premier Dining with a full English breakfast and a four-course dinner freshly prepared on board and silver served at your linen clad table.

Terms and conditions: Offer open to Sainsbury’s Magazine readers and up to five guests. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking. Discount for day trips departing on or before 31st December, 2024, subject to availability, and booked by 30th June, 2024. Offer does not include dates hauled by 60103 Flying Scotsman. This offer holds no monetary value. The Railway Touring Company’s Standard Conditions of Booking and Travel apply – see website for details. Code SSS must be quoted at time of booking. See our full terms and conditions.