pleasant afternoon
Sharon - Verified purchaser
9/20/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
We enjoyed the ride but would have preferred more choice of railways in our area, was quite disappointed that both the Midland Railway at Matlock Bath and the Churnet Valley railway in Cheddleton Stoke were not included on the choice of venues.
We didnt get off the train at Duffield due to our restricted time schedule, as it would have meant waiting for the 2pm train back (2 hrs to occupy ourselves in a very quite station/village.)
When did your experience take place? 12 Sep 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
'Steam' railway trip
Figs - Verified purchaser
9/19/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
We travelled a long way for this and were bitterly disappointed that the train was pulled by a diesel.
Made worse because my daughter bought this as a special Father's day treat for me.
Otherwise it was an enjoyable experience.
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
Great day
Graham - Verified purchaser
9/19/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
Very enjoyable 90 minute trip in a genuine old rail carriage. Small but nice station with adequate facilities and excellent knowledgeable staff. Already looking to book again next year to include a meal or cream tea on the journey. Would recomme
When did your experience take place? 13 Sep 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Steam train
Alan - Verified purchaser
9/19/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
Excellent day chap in ticket office was very informative
All round good day out
When did your experience take place? 13 Sep 2025
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Disappointed
Helen - Verified purchaser
9/17/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
We were very disappointed as we didn't get to go on the steam train because it was cancelled the morning we got there, I checked the night before and before we left as we travelled an hour and half to get there, to make sure the steam train was running, when we arrived we were told only the diesel train was running and that it stated on the website that they had cancelled the steam train, when I checked it still said the steam train was running, so we were really disappointed as this was a present from our children.
When did your experience take place? 10 Aug 2024
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello Helen, thank you for 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’re sorry for the disappointment, especially as this was a gift from your children, but we hope you still enjoyed yourself and had a great day overall.
Steam train
Denise - Verified purchaser
9/16/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
Disappointed for a steam train experience there was no steam train but a diesel loco
When did your experience take place? 11 Sep 2024
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 Denise, thank you for 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’re sorry for the disappointment, but we hope you still enjoyed yourself and had a great day overall.
Steam train
Karen - Verified purchaser
9/16/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
There wasn’t a steam train it was disappointing when that’s what had been purchased and expected.However the afternoon tea at a local hotel wasn’t too bad . The venue was excellent
When did your experience take place? 11 Sep 2024
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 Karen, thank you for 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’re sorry for the disappointment, but we hope you still enjoyed yourself and we are glad you enjoyed the afternoon tea, it really is an excellent venue.
Steam train
Phil - Verified purchaser
9/16/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
The experience was affected by not having it made clear that the afternoon tea needed to be booked prior to the day of the train ride.
When did your experience take place? 14 Sep 2024
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello Phil, thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the afternoon tea booking requirement wasn’t made clear and that this impacted your experience. We’ll review the information provided to ensure it's clearer for future guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope you still enjoyed your trip on the train.
Poor by Activity Superstore
Michael Hogan - Verified purchaser
9/15/2025
No I do not recommend this product.
We were sent to the wrong station address on your voucher. No times or information on locked gate Good serviceby the train and station people. .Activity Superstore need to provide better information on the day.
When did your experience take place? 18 Sep 2024
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 Michael, thank you for your feedback, and we’re sorry for the confusion caused by the incorrect station details and lack of information. We're glad to hear the station staff were helpful, and we’ll be reviewing the voucher info to ensure it's clearer and correct for future guests.
Unhappy
Man - Verified purchaser
9/15/2025
Yes I recommend this product.
Not enough seating for 2 people
Not enough coffee and milk
Could not fill the kettle in bathroom Sink( unsafe) so had to buy bottled water
We hat to have the bed linen changed on arrival
When did your experience take place? 12 Sep 2024
What was the name of the venue where your experience took place? Durley Dean Hotel
Response from Activity Superstore
Grace.Fallon - Supplier Team
Hello, thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about the issues you experienced and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We’re following up with the provider to ensure this is addressed. We appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback and helping us improve.
