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Exciting Days Out by Steam from Peterborough

Relive the golden age of rail travel

Save £20 per person on a scenic day out by steam train

For a super day out with family or friends, plan your steam adventure now

For a memorable day out step on board for one of our steam days trips departing from Peterborough.


Our special trains head for a choice of great destinations along scenic routes providing the chance to travel in the company of some of Britain’s best preserved steam locomotives.

Don’t forget you can save £20 per person by using the peterboroughtoday.co.uk promotional code PBT when you make your booking.

whitby flyer locomotive

The Whitby Flyer
Wednesday 19th March 2025


Departs Huntingdon and Peterborough.

Sit back and relax as you travel to York where our special train will be met by a magnificent steam locomotive. From there, the train follows the attractive Esk Valley to the coast.


Boatyards and views of the ancient Abbey will herald your arrival at Whitby where there is lots to explore, including a working harbour, jet shops, kipper smokery, fish and chips restaurants and the famous 199 steps up to the ancient abbey.


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tynesider locomotive

The Tynesider
Saturday 7th June 2025


Departs Huntingdon and Peterborough.

Expect spirited running to York where we will be joined by an historic steam locomotive to cross the Plain of York, steam through cathedral city Durham and on into Newcastle.


Explore Newcastle’s vibrant Tyne waterfront with its bridges and landmarks including the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and the Sage or visit the city’s gallery, cathedral and vibrant shops. Alternatively, stay on board for a steam journey along the Blyth & Tyne Railway.

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jolly fisherman locomotive

The Jolly Fisherman
Saturday 14th June 2025


Departs Peterborough.

Step on board this traditional seaside express to the east coast. First stop is attractive Wainfleet, where you can visit the Batemans Brewery visitor centre.


Alternatively, stay on board to Skegness to enjoy the resort’s seafront promenade, clock tower, Jolly Fisherman statue and fountain, restaurants and seaside shops.




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white rose locomotive

The White Rose
Saturday 12th July 2025


Departs Huntingdon and Peterborough.

Enjoy an exhilarating main line steam run to historic York where there is lots to see and do. 


Walk along the ancient city walls, visit the magnificent Minster, wander along the shop-lined medieval Shambles, visit Clifford’s Tower, take a river cruise or explore interesting museums, including the renowned National Railway Museum..


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Don’t forget you can save £20 per person by using the peterboroughtoday.co.uk promotional code PBT when you make your booking.

Terms & conditions

  1. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking.
  2. Discount is for daytrip departures on or before 31st December 2025, subject to availability, and booked by 31st December 2025.
  3. This offer holds no monetary value.
  4. The Railway Touring Company’s standard conditions of booking and travel apply – see website for details.
  5. Code PBT must be quoted at time of booking.


Please note: All images shown are for illustration purposes only.