With over 30 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, family run Farleigh Coaches offer high quality private vehicle hire, timetabled services and day excursions and holidays.

Epping Ongar Fryer

Experience the charm of a bygone era with a scenic steam train journey on the Epping Ongar Railway. Explore historic North Weald Station, enjoy a countryside ride past the former Blake Hall Station, and savour a traditional fish and chips lunch followed by ice cream dessert on board.

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Step back in time and enjoy a nostalgic journey on the Epping Ongar Steam Railway.

Begin your day at North Weald Station, built in 1865, where a beautifully restored steam locomotive awaits on the platform. Take a moment to explore the historic station and browse the charming gift shop for a souvenir of your visit.

Settle into your reserved seats and enjoy a refreshing drink from the onboard bar as the train departs for Ongar. Sit back and soak up the countryside views, passing through the now-closed Blake Hall Station, once the least-used stop on the London Underground with only six passengers a day.

On arrival at Ongar, a delicious fish and chips lunch will be served at your table. After your meal, relax and enjoy the scenic return journey to North Weald, retracing the picturesque route through the rolling countryside.

Back at the station, indulge in a tasty ice cream dessert before one final steam trip through Epping Forest — a short, peaceful ride perfect for taking in the beauty of the surroundings.

PICK UP ROUTE: F

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets