Flying Scotsman – 1920s Grand Afternoon Tea aboard the Devon Belle

24th Oct 2026

Step back into the glamour of the Roaring Twenties with our exclusive 1920s Grand Afternoon Tea aboard the Devon Belle.

Begin your experience with a classic Bee's Knees welcome cocktail before boarding one of our beautifully restored Deveon Belle for a reserved return journey behind the legendary Flying Scotsman, where an indulgent afternoon tea and flowing Prosecco await.

This is our most luxurious Flying Scotsman experience, combining heritage rail travel, exceptional food and drink, and one of Britain's most iconic railway carriages.

Your Experience Includes

• A classic Bee's Knees welcome cocktail on arrival
• Reserved seating for your booked Flying Scotsman service
• A Freedom of the Line ticket for unlimited travel on our other steam services operating that day
• Exclusive seating aboard the historic Devon Belle Observation Car
• A luxurious Scottish-inspired Grand Afternoon Tea
• Bottomless Prosecco during the afternoon tea service
• Unlimited tea and freshly brewed coffee on the return journey
• Access to Swanage Railway's stations and museums

Your Grand Afternoon Tea

Our exclusive afternoon tea has been specially created for this event, blending the elegance of a traditional afternoon tea with Scottish flavours in honour of Flying Scotsman's heritage.

Savoury Selection

• Smoked Scottish salmon with cream cheese on malted bread
• Mini Scotch egg
• Coronation chicken brioche
• Mature Scottish cheddar with caramelised onion chutney
• Haggis sausage roll
• Traditional cucumber and herb cream cheese finger sandwich

Freshly Baked

• Warm plain scone
• Warm fruit scone
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Served with:

• Scottish strawberry preserve
• Clotted cream

Sweet Selection

• Cranachan tartlet
• Dundee cake
• Scottish tablet
• Empire biscuit
• Raspberry and white chocolate choux
• Mini whisky and honey loaf cake (non-alcoholic version available)

Drinks Throughout Your Journey

On Arrival

Begin your experience with a complimentary Bee's Knees cocktail, a timeless favourite from the Roaring Twenties and the perfect welcome to an afternoon of luxury rail travel.

Outward Journey

Relax as you travel behind Flying Scotsman with bottomless Prosecco served throughout your outward journey.

Return Journey

Enjoy unlimited tea and freshly brewed coffee while taking in the spectacular views of the Isle of Purbeck.

A Full Day on the Swanage Railway

Your ticket also includes a Freedom of the Line ticket, allowing you to enjoy unlimited travel on our other steam services throughout the day.

Break your journey at Corfe Castle, visit our museums, browse our station shops or simply enjoy the sights, sounds and atmosphere of one of Britain's finest heritage railways before or after your Flying Scotsman journey.

Important Information

• Your Flying Scotsman journey is valid only on the departure shown on your ticket.
• Reserved seating applies to the Flying Scotsman service only.
• Afternoon Tea aboard the Devon Belle is served at your allocated sitting.
• Freedom of the Line travel is valid on participating Swanage Railway services operating on the day of your visit.
• Please advise us of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
• Flying Scotsman and other locomotives are subject to operational availability.
• Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
• Guests are warmly encouraged to embrace the spirit of the Roaring Twenties by wearing 1920s-inspired attire. Dressing up is entirely optional but is a wonderful way to enhance the atmosphere and make the occasion even more memorable.

 

Support Swanage Railway Every Time You Visit

When you book your tickets, you'll have the opportunity to add a small voluntary charitable contribution to support Swanage Railway Trust.

Your support helps us preserve our historic locomotives, restore heritage carriages and stations, improve accessibility, care for our collections and safeguard the railway for future generations.

If you're a UK taxpayer, you can also choose to Gift Aid your contribution, allowing us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 from HMRC.

As a thank you for supporting our charity, you'll receive one voucher for 10% off a purchase in either a Swanage Railway gift shop or catering outlet during your visit. Your voucher can be collected with your ticket on your day of travel.

Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a real difference. Thank you for helping to keep Swanage Railway on track for future generations.

 

Other Dates

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Location

Swanage Railway
Station House<br /> Railway Station Approach<br /> Swanage<br /> Dorset<br /> BH19 1HB