BIRMINGHAM TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
A Hearty Full English and Cream Tea Aboard The Shakespeare Express from Birmingham
A round‑trip culinary excursion operated by Vintage Trains that serves a Full English Breakfast on the morning outward journey and an Afternoon Cream Tea on the return.
A Hearty Full English and Cream Tea Aboard The Shakespeare Express from Birmingham.
Embark from Birmingham for a daytime round trip on The Shakespeare Express where the journey itself is staged around two plated services: a hearty Full English Breakfast served on the morning outbound leg and a traditional Afternoon Cream Tea on the return. The experience pairs classic British fare with a scheduled train outing operated by Vintage Trains.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Full English Breakfast, then Afternoon Cream Tea
On the morning journey passengers are served a Full English Breakfast — Grilled Smoked Back Bacon, Cumberland Sausage, Scrambled Free Range Shropshire Eggs, Baked Portobello Mushroom & Plum Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Buttered Granary Toast & Preserves, and Tea & Coffee. On the afternoon return there is an Afternoon Cream Tea with finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream & jam, homemade mini cakes, and Tea & Coffee. The listed items are presented as sample menus.
Two plated services split across outbound and return
The outing is structured so the Full English Breakfast is served on the morning outward leg and the Afternoon Cream Tea is served on the return journey, framing the day with two dedicated dining services.
Ticket pricing starts from an adult rate
Adult prices start at £105 (excluding booking fees).
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
The outing is presented as a daytime round trip: on the outward leg passengers receive a full plated Full English Breakfast featuring smoked back bacon, Cumberland sausage and free‑range eggs paired with tea and coffee; on the return leg the service shifts to an Afternoon Cream Tea with finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of mini cakes. The menus are provided as samples in the supplied information.
Suitability
Who it's for
Suitability and any specified participant limitations based on the provided data.
Practical planner
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is included in the Full English Breakfast?
The sample Full English Breakfast includes Grilled Smoked Back Bacon, Cumberland Sausage, Scrambled Free Range Shropshire Eggs, Baked Portobello Mushroom & Plum Tomatoes, Baked Beans, Buttered Granary Toast & Preserves, plus Tea & Coffee.
What does the Afternoon Cream Tea include?
The Afternoon Cream Tea sample menu includes a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream & jam, a selection of homemade mini cakes, and Tea & Coffee.
Who operates The Shakespeare Express for this outing?
The outing is operated by Vintage Trains.
How much does the experience cost?
Adult prices start at £105 (excluding booking fees).
Are the menus fixed?
The food and drink listed are noted as sample menus in the provided information.
Where does the trip take place?
The outing is listed with the location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom.