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Murder Mystery Dining on the Churnet Valley Railway
This summer, join Churnet Valley Railways as we step back in time, right into the shoes of history’s most famous and beloved detectives.
About Murder Mystery Dining on the Churnet Valley Railway
Murder Mystery Dining Train Experience - £80.00pp - Departing at 18:30
This summer, join Churnet Valley Railways on selected Saturdays in June through August as we step back in time, right into the shoes of history’s most famous and beloved detectives. Live out your inner Holmes, Clouseau, or Drew as you spend the evening dining on fine food, fine drink, and, most importantly, solving the mystery
With two uniquely crafted mysteries for 2025 to crack, you’ll need every ounce of cunning you have to pick up subtle hints in the story, interview suspicious-looking characters to discover the truth, and search our vintage restored steam train for clues.
"Here's to the Bride & Vroom!" - This will be performed on June and August trains
It’s 1928, and we welcome back Sinclair Finkelstein, the renowned archaeologist, who has today married the much younger Lady Alice Burgoyne. Egyptology, a fugitive on the run, and a Tooting car man collide in a night filled with enigma and intrigue. Solve the clues, unravel the mysteries of the mummies, and uncover who committed the crime.
"Kintsugi Gold" - This will be performed on July and September trains
It's 1946, immerse yourself in the "Potterverse" as the finalists of the Corbie. P. Abstract Expressionism Prize (CPAEP) gather at the Churnet Valley Railway. You don’t have to be potty to join in the fun or have a smashing time. Who will crack under the pressure? There's a surprise retirement party and a long lost relative, so make sure you're on the right wavelength for the secrets of the double frequency hopping technology to be revealed!
Starters
- Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil salad (V) (GF, on request)
- Ham Hock Terrine (GF, on request)
served with picalilli & a wedge of bread - Artisan Bread Board (V)
served with olives and vinaigrette
Mains
- Mushroom Stroganoff (V)
served with Creamy Mash - Salmon en Croute
served with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables - Roast Beef (GF, on request)
served with Yorkshire pudding, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Desserts
- Bread and Butter Pudding
served with pouring cream - Apple crumble
served with custard - Fruit salad (GF, on request)
served with pouring cream
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