Pullman Camping Coaches at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Welcome

Our Pullman Camping Coaches here at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway are the perfect choice for a quirky staycation in the Lake District. Both of our Pullman Camping Coaches - Elmira and Maid of Kent - have undergone a major refurbishment thanks to National Lottery funding in partnership with the Ravenglass Railway Museum. As you step onboard, allow yourself to be transported back in time to a bygone era. The carriage’s original features have been uncovered and sympathetically restored, from the ‘Pullman Car No.’ plaque in the lounge to the beautiful marquetry that has been delicately repaired. Perfectly situated alongside the railway, a stay in the Camping Coaches is a truly immersive experience!

Watch the video: A look inside the Camping Coaches!

Camping Coaches alongside the track at Ravenglass

Level access

The main entrance has 6 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Public toilet on platform 1 of the station

Access with steps

The main entrance has 6 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.

There are steps from the main entrance to:

Bedroom Lounge area in the carriages Kitchen inside the carriage Patio area outside of Maid of Kent

Hearing

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

We have a hearing loop in Available in the ticket office .

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Visual

We have information in audio and large print.

General

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

Ravenglass

CA18 1SW

Travel by public transport

You can get to Pullman Camping Coaches at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway by train.

The nearest train station is Ravenglass Main Line Train Station. The train station is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from Pullman Camping Coaches at the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway.

The mainline Ravenglass railway station is positioned adjacent to our Ravenglass station and the Camping Coaches. When arriving on the southbound platform, it is just a 45-second walk to our site!

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Gosforth Taxis Ltd by calling 019467 25308.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.

From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.

The route is 870mm wide, or more.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

The path is 870mm wide, or more.

Main entrance

The door is 580mm wide.

The main entrance has 6 steps.

This entrance has a handrail.

The main door is side hung and manual.

The path to the Camping Coaches from the car park is accessed through a gate with a width of 870mm. The path is made up of small stones/gravel. We are encouraging contactless check-in, however, during opening hours, visitors are welcome to pop into the ticket office to ask any questions they may have.

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.

Lights are LED. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

The bedroom nearest the main entrance has 6 steps.

We have bathrooms with a separate shower.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.

Self catering kitchen

Kitchen inside the carriage

We have a separate kitchen and dining room. From the main entrance to the kitchen, there are 6 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

The table and plates have high colour contrast.

From the main entrance to the dining room, there are 6 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

The compact yet fully equipped kitchen offers everything you might need including a two-ring electric enamel hob, electric countertop oven and grill, microwave, fridge with a freezer box, full size sink and drainer. There's also a kettle, toaster, cutlery, crockery, plus plenty of storage. Just opposite the kitchen is a storage cupboard where you'll find an iron and ironing board, clothes airer, vacuum cleaner and a dustpan and brush.

Lounge

Lounge area in the carriages

From the main entrance to the lounge, there are 6 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.

Reupholstered original Pullman seats form part of the dining area which comfortably seats 4-5 people. Additional furniture includes a handmade bench and sofa, set of three mahogany tables and pull-out extra ‘bed in a box’ single bed. TV with FreeSat and Wi-Fi. There are several plug/USB sockets throughout. Electric wood burning stove and electric heating.

Public toilet

Public toilet on platform 1 of the station

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The route is 2300mm wide, or more.

The toilet door is 950mm wide.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.

There is 1100mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 520mm high. The toilets have handrails.

Getting around outside

From the main entrance to the area, there are 3 steps.

3 steps with an overall height difference of 41cm from the carriage to the patio.

Customer care support

We provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free.

We have a hearing loop in Available in the ticket office .

Large print menus, adapted carriages on trains.

For a list of more items, please go to https://ravenglass-railway.co.uk/downloads/200302-RER---Accessibility-Stateme....

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.

We have information in audio and large print.

Staff are available and on-site between 9-5 when the railway is open.