Farm Shop and Café | Open Now!
Where timeless train charm meets fresh local flavours.
Brought to you by Carriages Restaurant, The Sidings combines a farm shop and café, offering an immersive experience for both train enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
Step into our stunning First Class carriage café, featuring elegant art-deco touches and a dining experience that’s truly unique. Explore our farm shop, stocked with fresh, seasonal goods sourced from local producers, championing quality and sustainability.
The Sidings is the perfect place to relax, enjoy great food, and take in the charm of our unique setting.
Tickets please.
We welcome walk-ins at The Sidings, but we do highly recommend booking a table in advance to avoid disappointment.
Our charming converted train carriage features a unique layout with tables set in twos and fours. For parties of five or more, we kindly ask that you contact us directly via phone during our opening hours, by email or via our social media.
This allows our team to arrange seating that ensures your group stays together and enjoys the best possible dining experience.
We don't take bookings for our outdoor seating - this is first come, first served.
We look forward to welcoming you!
For parties of five or more:
Train schedule.
Café
Wednesday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm
Sunday - 10am to 3pm
Farm Shop
Wednesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm
Interested in gift cards?
Whether it's a leisurely café visit or a special treat from our farm shop, our Gift Cards offer something for everyone to enjoy.
Gift Cards are delivered by post, with delivery typically taking 2 to 3 days.
Simply fill out the form below, and one of our team will personally review your request and get in touch as soon as possible with a payment link. Please note that this process isn’t automated, so there may be a short wait while we handle your request.
Order online or purchase in-store.
Frequently asked questions.
Are we dog friendly?
Well behaved dogs that are on leads are welcome outside, but not in the café and the farm shop, unless they are a service dog. Any dog mess must be cleared up and taken with you.
Are we wheelchair friendly?
Yes, we are pushchair accessible, but we ask that pushchairs are not brought into the actual café carriage due to space restrictions (like any train carriage!).
Please note that the ramps leading to the terrace and the farm shop are steep in places. We also have a disabled toilet with baby changing facilities.
Do we have highchairs?
We offer highchairs that fit securely on top of our seats. However, due to our unique layout, standalone highchairs cannot be accommodated in the aisles.
Please keep this in mind when making your reservation and ensure your little one is included in the booking so they have a comfortable seat. We look forward to hosting you and your family!
Do we do takeaway coffee?
Yes we do!
You can grab a takeaway coffee to enjoy on the go or savour outside in our lovely garden area. Just let our friendly team know your order, and they’ll be happy to help!
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Phone
07543309427
