Not a steam train experience
Jasa - Verified purchaser
10/8/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
We were very excited to go on this Steam Train Experience, bought for me by my son, then a university student, so at £34 quite expensive for him. We chose the Nene Valley Raiway as our location because it is about 50 mins drive from where we live. The station at Wansford was delightful, very quaint, and a lot of original details. But to our great disappointment, the train was not a steam train. Being a Steam Train Experience, we expected a steam train. Very disappointing indeed. We have decided not to tell our son that it was not a steam train, as he would probably be even more disappointed than we were. I actually feel sad that he forked out for this experience in good faith, from his limited funds, being a university student. For these reasons,I would not recommend your experiences to anyone else
When did your experience take place? 27 Aug 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Nene Valley Railway Ltd - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Due to the heritage nature of the steam train, there are occasions where it has to be replaced at short notice with a diesel engine. We understand your disappointment, especially as this was a gift from your son. We're sorry that the experience let you down, but we hope you still enjoyed yourself and had a great day overall.
Mediocre.
Mike - Verified purchaser
10/8/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
It was OK, but nothing special for a steam train enthusiast.
When did your experience take place? 01 Sep 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Llanberis Lake Railway
Ride v route
Eddie - Verified purchaser
10/8/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
Enjoyed the day and reflections of years gone by.however disappointed with the route. A high percentage of the trip was through embanked countryside and trees blocking the view of the local countryside
When did your experience take place? 02 Aug 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Not what expected
Becky - Verified purchaser
10/7/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
We have done a number of afternoon teas, and had a high expectation for booking one at this location. Was rather let down. Sandwiches poorly made and only filled in middle of bread. Scones cheap long life shop brought ones with a spoon of cream. Cakes a bit dry and shop brought. Expected home made and good quality. Would not visit again
When did your experience take place? 16 Aug 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Clumber Park Hotel and Spa (Muthu Hotels)
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello Becky, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that this experience didn’t meet your expectations.
We understand how important quality and presentation are, and we're sorry to hear the food fell short for you on this occasion. We'll pass your comments on to the supplier so they can take this into consideration for future improvements.
Each venue has its own style, and we’d be happy to assist you in finding an experience better suited to your preferences next time.
Afternoon tea
Sheena - Verified purchaser
10/7/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
The reception was friendly and helpful, but nothing special, once reached the restaurant a waiter with unsuitable sandals on his feet not professional at all, showed us to our table just literally showed us where our table was the tea came out looked nothing like the images on the activity pack, not as good, once we was served no one came and asked if everything was ok or ask if there was anything else we would like, no service with a smile at all, felt cramped in the decor is old and tired could all do with freshening up modernising don’t think ll would go there agian until been updated
When did your experience take place? 17 Aug 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Clumber Park Hotel and Spa (Muthu Hotels)
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello Sheena, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. While we’re pleased to hear the reception was friendly, we understand your concerns around the service and setting, and we’ll share your comments with the venue for review.
Just to clarify, our Afternoon Tea packs include a range of venues, so the images are representative and not specific to each individual location.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to help you find something more suited to your preferences in the future.
Steam Train Ride
Jules - Verified purchaser
10/6/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
A nice experience. We got this as a present. The train ride was only 1.6 miles long. View only at the end. I understand that it costs a lot of money to run these trains so can understand the cost.
Not really worth travelling from Bristol unless you love steam trains.
When did your experience take place? 27 Jul 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Cranmore Railway Company LTD
Disappointed
Kingy - Verified purchaser
10/6/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
My husband and I were given the experience as a present. We were really disappointed with the train ride! The train only ran for about 5 mins each way the rest of the time was taken up by the engine changing ends! There was a model railway and a cafe at the railway station.
When did your experience take place? 13 Jul 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Cranmore Railway Company LTD
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello, thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear the experience didn’t quite meet your expectations. As it was a gift, we understand how disappointing that must have felt.
We’ll be sure to pass your feedback along to the supplier, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Steam train
Bob - Verified purchaser
10/3/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
Nene valley railway always a good day it was Thomas weekend as well not as busy as I expected. Wish there was more choice of places to go all other options were a good distance away but still enjoyable
When did your experience take place? 27 Sep 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Nene Valley Railway Ltd - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Grand day out
Ges - Verified purchaser
10/3/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
Staff very pleasant and helpful. Train ride lovely had lovely toasted tea cake n tea in station cafe would recommend doing a train ride here 👍😁
When did your experience take place? 27 Sep 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Nene Valley Railway Ltd - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Thomas the tank engine
George - Verified purchaser
10/2/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
We thoroughly enjoyed our morning. We took the short ride in Thomas then had a coffee break with a very nice piece of cake. We then took another steam train ride to Peterborough and back, most enjoyable. We had a wander around the old trains and visited the large workshop to see the restorations in progress
When did your experience take place? 27 Sep 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Nene Valley Railway Ltd - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
