
Fine dining and finesse are in abundance on our flagship dining experience, combining first-class food with superior service.
£59.90 per head for 2021 - Adult only
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
Our celebrated Red Rose Diners are the ultimate in foodie experiences, perfect for romantic meals and friendly get-togethers.
What’s Included?
A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz
A four course meal followed by tea or coffee and after dinner chocolates
Red Rose Diners run on selected Fridays and Saturdays from February to November. The diners depart Bury Bolton Street Station at 7:30pm and return at approximately 10:15pm.
Join us as we end the week the best way we know how, with a steam train hauled Sunday Roast!
£49.90 per adult and £39.90 per child (5-12 years) for 2021
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
This traditional, train hauled, three course meal through beautiful Lancashire countryside is a great way to bring all the family together.
What’s Included?
A beautiful 2 and ½ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz on-board
A traditional three course meal followed by tea or coffee after dinner mints
Lancastrian Lunches run on Sundays from January to November. The diners depart Bury Bolton Street Station at 13:00pm and return at approximately 15:25pm.
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Poirot? An adorer of all things Agatha Christie? Then put on your thinking cap and work up an appetite for some serious sleuthing with a Murder Mystery Night. These popular evenings are hosted by the award winning After Dark Entertainment and guarantee an evening of indulgent food and intrigue!
£75.00 per head for 2021 - Adult Only
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
What’s Included?
A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz
A four course meal followed by tea or coffee and after dinner chocolates
Murder Mystery entertainment by the award-winning After Dark Entertainment
Murder Mystery Nights run on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. The evening starts at Bury Bolton Street Station at 6:45pm and finishes at approximately 10:15pm.
Our Premium Nights are the ultimate in luxury dining experiences. These black tie affairs include a five course menu, sparkling reception, live music and table magician.
£82.50 per head for 2021 - Adults only
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
We hope you will relish the opportunity to dress up and immerse yourself in the glamour of the golden age of steam and therefore kindly request that passengers dress in black tie attire.
What’s Included?
A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A canapé and sparkling reception with musical accompaniment
A four course meal followed by tea or coffee and after dinner chocolates
Table magician entertainment
Premium Nights run on selected Saturdays during the summer. The evening starts at Bury Bolton Street Station at 7pm and finishes at approximately 10:15pm.
Looking to do lunch in style? Our great value, two course Mid-Week Luncheons hauled by a heritage steam engine are the ideal way to break up your day exploring some of the region's best visitor destinations.
£39.90 per adult and £29.90 per child (5-12 years) for 2021
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
What’s Included?
Mid-Week Luncheons run on selected Wednesdays, and Fridays from February to October. The diners depart Bury Bolton Street Station at 1:00pm and return at approximately 2:35pm.
There is no finer way to while away a few hours than by indulging in a spot of Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, savouries and cakes whilst delighting in the vintage ambience on board our immaculately restored dining train with this quintessentially British treat.
£39.90 per person for 2021
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
What’s Included?
A beautiful 1 and ½ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz
A selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones with unlimited tea and coffee
Put your taste buds to the test with an evening of gin tasting, served alongside a fine four course menu on board our beautiful Pullman style dining carriages.
£79.50 per head for 2021 - Adults only
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
What’s included?
A beautiful 3 hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
An expert led gin tasting evening with Kwoff Wines
A four course meal with gins followed by tea or coffee after dinner mints
Gin Tasting Dinners run on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. The evening starts at Bury Bolton Street Station at 7:30pm and finishes at approximately 10:15pm.
When we re-open, our priority will be to ensure that your visit is safe and enjoyable.
Here are some of the COVID-19 prevention measures we will have in place across the building.
• There will be staggered arrival times to the show in an aid to reduce queues, and temperature checks and security controls will be in place.
• We request that audiences arrive at least 45 minutes before the start time.
• All tickets must be bought in advance and e-tickets will be scanned at the entrance so please print these at home or show them on your mobile device.
• We will be following a strict non-admission policy for late comers so please allow plenty of time for your journey
• Face masks are mandatory at all times throughout the venue, and inside the ballroom during the performance. Entry will be denied if face masks are not worn.
• Children under the age of 11 will not be required to wear face masks.
• The venue will be cleaned throughout the day and between every theatre show. Front of House areas will additionally be cleaned during shows, while audience members are in the ballroom.
• Sanitiser stations will be located at the entrance to the venue and throughout foyer and bar area and on entry to the ballroom.
• We will be asking audiences to maintain social distancing from all other households or support bubbles whilst at the venue.
• We will send you an email 48hrs before your visit to ensure you have all the information you need in advance
Fine dining and finesse are in abundance on our flagship dining experience, combining first-class food with superior service.
£58.00 per head for 2021 - Adult only
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
Tour de France with our contemporary French classics. Bon Appétit!
What’s Included?
A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz
A four course meal followed by tea or coffee and after dinner chocolates
The Italian Night departs Bury Bolton Street Station at 7:30pm and return at approximately 10:15pm.
Put your taste buds to the test with an evening of wine tasting, served alongside a fine four course menu on board our beautiful Pullman style dining carriages.
£79.50 per head for 2021 - Adults only
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
What’s included?
A beautiful 3 hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
An expert led wine tasting evening with Kwoff Wines
A four course meal with wine followed by tea or coffee after dinner mints
Wine Tasting Dinners run on selected Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year. The evening starts at Bury Bolton Street Station at 7:30pm and finishes at approximately 10:15pm.
Fine dining and finesse are in abundance on our flagship dining experience, combining first-class food with superior service.
£58.00 per head for 2021 - Adult only
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
Relish and savour some of the original tastes of Spain. Asombrosa!
What’s Included?
A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz
A four course meal followed by tea or coffee and after dinner chocolates
The Italian Night departs Bury Bolton Street Station at 7:30pm and return at approximately 10:15pm.
For the first time ever in the North West, join the legendary Sir Ranulph Fiennes for a fully immersive and exclusive black tie GALA DINNER, presented at The Bowdon Rooms for one night only.
Guests will enjoy a red carpet, Champagne reception while enjoying live entertainment and Art installations showcasing Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ many expeditions.
The Grand Edwardian Ballroom will be your Everest Base camp for the evening, a spectacular 3 course meal will be served while you enjoy live on stage entertainment and have the rare opportunity to bid on one of a kind pieces of memorabilia.
What makes this event truly spectacular is that each guest will get the opportunity to meet the legend himself and have a professional souvenir photograph to commemorate your evening.
This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience ‘The World's Greatest Living Explorer’, As described by the Guinness Book of Records.
Educated at Eton College and Following in his father’s footsteps, he served with the Royal Scots Greys before joining the SAS.
In 1968 he joined the army of the Sultan of Oman and was later awarded the Sultan’s Bravery Medal by HM the Queen.
Having led 22 major expeditions to remote parts of the world, including both Poles, Ranulph Fiennes is the only man alive to have travelled around the Earth’s circumpolar surface.
He was the first explorer to completely cross the Antarctic continent unsupported.
In 2009, aged 65, Fiennes climbed to the summit of Mount Everest. As a result, he became the oldest Briton ever to summit Everest.
Since 1969, when he led the British Expedition on the White Nile, Ranulph Fiennes has been at the forefront of many groundbreaking exploratory expeditions.
“My admiration for Ran is unbounded, and thank God he exists. The world would be a far duller place without him”
HRH Prince Charles
Dress Code: BLACK TIE
For group bookings of 10 or more, please contact the venue directly on events@thebowdonrooms.co.uk
Tickets include a three course dinner with dietary options available*
*email venue directly with dietary requirements after ticket purchase
When we re-open, our priority will be to ensure that your visit is safe and enjoyable.
Here are some of the COVID-19 prevention measures we will have in place across the building.
• There will be staggered arrival times to the show in an aid to reduce queues, and temperature checks and security controls will be in place.
• We request that audiences arrive at least 45 minutes before the start time.
• All tickets must be bought in advance and e-tickets will be scanned at the entrance so please print these at home or show them on your mobile device.
• We will be following a strict non-admission policy for late comers so please allow plenty of time for your journey
• Face masks are mandatory at all times throughout the venue, and inside the ballroom during the performance. Entry will be denied if face masks are not worn.
• Children under the age of 11 will not be required to wear face masks.
• The venue will be cleaned throughout the day and between every theatre show. Front of House areas will additionally be cleaned during shows, while audience members are in the ballroom.
• Sanitiser stations will be located at the entrance to the venue and throughout foyer and bar area and on entry to the ballroom.
• We will be asking audiences to maintain social distancing from all other households or support bubbles whilst at the venue.
• We will send you an email 48hrs before your visit to ensure you have all the information you need in advance
One of the UK’s most popular entertainers.
As co creator of Comic Relief, host of many television and stage shows, he truly is a national treasure.
Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known andcelebrated comedians, with a career which began withcult stardom on children’s television to becoming awriter, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of ComicRelief and award-winning actor.
Lenny will take the audience through a jam packed session offunny memories and stories – from growing up in theBlack Country, puberty, school, friendship, family secretsand unashamed racism. With his mother’s mantra of‘H’integration’ echoing in his ears, Lenny will recountsetting out on his rollercoaster ride of a career – but atevery stage wondering: Am I good enough? Is this whatthey want?
Lenny will be interviewed live on stage, about furtherinsights into his life and career, followed by questionsfrom the audience.
Come and enjoy these honest and tender stories, toldwith a glorious sense of humour.
Dress Code: BLACK TIE
Steam into Christmas with a Festive Lunch experience and enjoy a steam train journey through Lancashire's very own winter wonderland. Pass snow sprinkled hills and fairy-lit stations from the comfort of your beautifully decorated carriage, all whilst tucking into a traditional Yuletide menu with all the trimmings!
Festive Lunch
£49.90 per adult and £39.90 per child (5-12 years) for 2021
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
What’s included?
A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz on-board
A traditional three course festive meal followed by tea or coffee and homemade mince pies
Festive Lunches run on selected Wednesdays and Thursdays in December. The Festive Lunches depart from Bury Bolton Street Station at 1:00pm and return at approximately 3:45pm.
Steam into Christmas with a Festive Diner and enjoy a steam train journey through Lancashire's very own winter wonderland. Pass snow sprinkled hills and fairy-lit stations from the comfort of your beautifully decorated carriage, all whilst tucking into a traditional Yuletide menu with all the trimmings!
£59.90 per head for 2021- Adults only
The prices shown above include the meal (includes VAT) + train fare (no VAT payable)
What’s Included?
A beautiful 2 and ¾ hour steam train ride through the Irwell Valley
A welcome glass of fizz on-board
A traditional four course festive meal followed by tea or coffee and homemade mince pies
Festive Diners run on selected Saturdays in December. The diners depart Bury Bolton Street Station at 7:30pm and return at approximately 10:15pm.
Following first class reviews, the brand new, Only Fools and Horses style, variety Tribute Show, ‘PHONEY FOOLS AND HORSES, has been launched across Theatres nationwide!
Based on the TV show everybody loves-ly jubbly!!!
A brilliant homage, full of renditions of your favourite episodes.
Phoney Fools and Horses has all your favourite characters in new adventures and mishaps.
A specially scripted, hilarious storyline is delivered by the show’s cast of three who superbly embody favourite characters DEL BOY, UNCLE ALBERT, RODNEY, BOYCIE and TRIGGER.
Plus stirring renditions of favourite cockney songs.
With hilarious moments, uncanny resemblance and fun audience interaction, this comedic tribute is guaranteed to captivate and delight audiences young and old !
It’s bonnet de douche !
Starring Award Winning Comedy Impressionist, Drew Cameron from Britain’s Got Talent.
Don’t wait until it’s too late BOOK IT NOW. You know it makes sense!
from DREW CAMERON PRODUCTIONS.
This time next year, we’ll be millionaires!!
“What an absolutely brilliant performance. They were hilarious and the laughs just kept coming; everyone really enjoyed themselves and I couldn’t recommend this enough, definitely worth every penny!”
“Excellent show well put together fun & laughter all round. Would certainly recommend seeing this show. Fantastic night well done”
Direct from Fabulous Las Vegas
The Bowdon Rooms New Year Extravaganza
Presents the International Swinging Sensation Cole Page and his LIVE Big Band
Set to be even bigger, even better, than last year, it is the one night of the year you simply cannot miss!
Join us for a spectacular evening of live entertainment as we wave goodbye to 2021 and say hello to 2022.
Direct from a sell out season at The Wynn Las Vegas, Cole Page and his swinging Big Band will have you singing into the new year.
His Breathtaking vocals embody a classic jazz era and epitomise the very essence of swing.
“Cole Page is a performer you’ll never forget seeing!” Zara Phillips
“Nobody sings these songs better” Steve Wynn
What to expect:
Award winning Four Course Meal*
Incredible line up of live entertainment including a 7 Piece Big Band
Champagne Reception
Stunning venue with Edwardian Ballroom
A midnight countdown ceremony to remember
Exclusive Auction and Raffle for local NHS charities
Dresscode: Viva Las Vegas
Dancing until 2.00am
Table Bookings available
Coles’ last visit to Manchester with his ‘A Swinging Affair’ theatre show, brought 2,000 music lovers to the famous Opera House & Bridgewater Hall in Manchester for a sell out hit show.
For Table bookings of 10 or more please contact the venue directly on 0161 926 8992
* Please contact us directly on 0161 926 8992 with any dietary requirements or allergies.
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