The Retro Lincolnshire Belle
Saturday 13th June 2015

Join us for first tour of 2015 to the Lincolnshire resort of Skegness this June. Picking up at the stations listed below, we cross the Pennines and travel through the East Midlands, before cross-ing the Lincolnshire Fens to Wainfleet and Skegness.

You have the option to alight at the attractive market town of Wainfleet, home to Bateman’s Brewery, or continue to the lively seaside resort of Skegness, where you will have approximately 5 hours—plenty of time to explore this historic seaside town—home of the ‘Jolly Fisherman’ — and enjoy its famous bracing sea air!

Our famous on board ‘Real Ale Bar’ will be available, serving a variety of hand-pumped Real Ales, wines and hot snacks. We are the only mainline operator to serve real ales by hand-pump in Britain!

As usual, there will be three classes of accommodation to suit all budgets. Our Premier Dining option will make your day extra special. Our on-board chefs prepare a Great British Breakfast in the morning and a 3-course evening meal on the return journey. If you want to re-create the Golden Age of Train Travel, this is certainly your opportunity!

Our First Class and Standard Class accommodation are also very popular. With wide, padded seats, our ex-Intercity First Class coaches provide the perfect ambience to enjoy the scenic journey. Our standard class accommodation is very comfortable, with tables and large windows allowing you to enjoy your Retro experience.

The following timings have been confirmed by Network Rail:

Train Information.

We have requested DRS Class 20s to haul this tour—a class of locomotive synonymous with Skegness holidaymaker trains of the 1970s and 80s.

Our famous "Real Ale" bar is available, serving hand-pumped ales from Greenfield Brewery as well as hot & cold snacks. In addition a trolley service will be available in both First and Standard class.

Standard Class

These traditional, comfy British Rail coaches are ideal for a day out. Seating in standard class are arranged in bays of four, the majority with tables. 

First Class

If you want a little extra luxury, First class is perfect. The coaches feature spacious, well padded seats, and will make your trip that bit more special!

Update: 'Table for two' supplements are available again as we have added an additional coach.

Premier Dining

This includes a First Class seat, breakfast and a 3-course evening meal. Also there will be an at-seat service providing complimentary tea and coffee throughout the journey. We can be flexible with requirements for children, please call us to enquire.

Fares

The following fares are available:-