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All aboard! These top steam train experiences are the perfect way to see the UK in style this 2023. <\/p>

By Olivia Garrett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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If you\u2019ve ever expressed<\/em> a wish to see more of the British countryside, then now is your chance. As spring approaches and the weather (hopefully) brightens up, you can experience the UK like never before \u2013 from the comfort of an old-fashioned steam train.<\/p>\n

Steam train experiences are smoking hot right now as more and more Brits are looking for luxury, with a hint of the Victorian era, in their days out. And whether you\u2019re a train enthusiast or just fancy chugging along through green fields, this list of experiences is the way to go.<\/p>\n

A key British invention, the first steam locomotive debuted in 1804, created by inventor Richard Trevithick. By 1825, the first passenger train was up and running, carrying 450 people from Darlington to Stockton at 24kmh.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, we rely on bullet trains and electric train travel \u2013 but even so, there\u2019s something about the beauty and pace of the steam engine that we can\u2019t quite leave behind. Last year, hundreds of people came out to see the iconic Flying Scotsman journey around the country, and of course every September people head to King\u2019s Cross and imagine themselves boarding the Hogwarts Express.<\/p>\n

This list, put together by the\u00a0RadioTimes.com<\/a>\u00a0team, includes steam train experiences from all over the country, from the rolling hills of the Lake District to the sea views of the Jurassic Coast. We\u2019ve also included trips with added bonuses like afternoon tea or a full English breakfast, just to complete the patriotic experience.<\/p>\n

We will shortly be arriving at the best steam train experiences to try in 2023, but first, check out the\u00a0best Cambridge punting tours<\/a> and London experience gifts<\/a> for the ultimate day out.<\/p>\n

Best steam train experiences in the UK at a glance:<\/strong><\/h2>\n