Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - (Bolton Abbey Station)

We booked a murder mystery on board a steam train as part of a friend's 60th Birthday celebration. It was absolutely brilliant. We had drinks, a three course meal and entertainment from the actors in the murder mystery, which was based on an Abba theme. The station itself is lovely. Car parking is free. The steam train was wonderful. The journey through stunning Yorkshire countryside was a treat and the carriage itself was lovely, all decor of the period. Would highly recommend, if you go get into the spirit, join in and dress up. It adds to the atmosphere and fun!

A wonderful interesting and extremely enjoyable relaxing experience great service very nice food staff were very welcomeing. My 2nd time 1st was the curry, now the fish n chips train ....tasty fish n chips and fantastic train ride

We used a travelzoo voucher bought for someone who was unable to. The train ride was fun, the cafe at the end warm and cozy. Picked some flyers for murder mystery and Fawltey Towers events. Saw another train with passengers enjoying afternoon tea.

We had a lovely time. From the breakfast dining experience, to the journey and customer service, it was all perfect.We even had the opportunity to go into the luxury private carriage and see its full restoration.Really worth a visit.My only comment was that I had hoped to see more of a picturesque landscape of Yorkshire, rather than just a Brook, some sheep's and redevelop construction site.But that doesnt sway me from saying, it was a really nice experience.

Not happy that an email explaining that a diesel loco would be used arrived in my inbox 2 days before departure with the heading ' confirmation of your booking'. It is pretty important to most travellers whether or not they get the steam train they are expecting. Booking confirmation emails arrive by the ton every day and, of course, it did not look important enough to read whilst on holiday. There was also no 'press here to cancel for a refund'. It would have been easier for me to get a Durham to Newcastle diesel with much better views, instead of a crawl through the blackberry bushes and new housing builds. Staff were lovely, journey was not. Not worth either the price or the 3 hour journey. A very rare negative review from me. Sorry.

I've knocked off 1 star of what would be a five star review, for food quality. I want to focus on the positives since my last visit here. The staff are wonderful and I am full of admiration at what the volunteers have achieved. The 2 stations are amazing and the experience in the first class carriage was regal. I wish the line ran further. The breakfast however was very average. Bacon barely cooked, cold beans , rock hard toast that snapped. For a premium experience we both felt the food was below par, despite excellent service.

We had tickets bought for us for the Sherlock Holmes Whoddunit! Had the best time (Yes, we deduced who the murderer was!) Food was good, and the acting team made the night, they got everyone engaged in the experience! Would definitely do it again or do one of the other experiences! Have already recommended it, and a colleague at work has booked for the August Whoddunit!

What an amazing experience on the polar express . Visited Sunday 10 th December 18:30 . Well organised , professional entertainers . Coach E with the chef , conductor and elf entertained us the whole time . Well done on your first polar express was well worth it . Hope to see you again as our granddaughters loved the whole experience

Fantastic experience on the Dales Dining Breakfast train. Comfortable spacious seating in the wonderful dining carriage and great food, served by friendly and attentive staff.How pleasant to be hauled by steam through the spectacular countryside while eating. Plenty of time to explore Bolton Abbey Station at the run around too.Can't wait to return and try one of the other dining experiences on offer!

Excellent staff. Lovely new car park. Clean and tidy. Good food. Lovely experience.