The Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Churnet Valley Railway
Churnet Valley Railway
Hop abord the Churnet Valley Railway for a curious and delicious Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea! The thrilling tea party will be set on magical steam train that will take you on a whimsical journey.
Expect delicious treats and snacks, enjoy weird and wonderful entertainment, meet and greet with Wonderland's inhabitants and plenty more fun too!
There will be a face painter there too, all ready to make your Easter super duper fun!
Typical Visit Time 2-3 Hours
Selected dates 11 Apr - 21 Apr
All Ages & Medium GroupsEvent Highlights
Whimsical Afternoon Tea
Indulge in delicious treats and snacks at a tea party like no other, set aboard a magical steam train!
Meet Wonderland Characters
Enjoy fun and quirky entertainment with appearances from the Mad Hatter and his curious friends.
Face Painting Fun
Get into the Easter spirit with fantastic face painting, adding an extra splash of colour to your day!
Opening Hours
Location Details
Full Address
Froghall Station, Dovedale Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Froghall, ST10 2HA
Telephone: 01538360522
Get DirectionsGetting to Froghall Station
By Car:
From the M6 Motorway: Exit at Junction 15 and follow the A500 towards Stoke-on-Trent. Then, take the A52 eastbound towards Ashbourne. Froghall Station is located on the A52; follow the brown and white tourist signs for the railway or Alton Towers.
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From the A50: Exit at the Blythe Bridge junction and take the A521 towards Cheadle. From Cheadle, follow signs to Froghall via the A52.
From the M1 Motorway: Exit at Junction 23a and take the A50 westbound towards Uttoxeter. From Uttoxeter, follow the A522 to Cheadle, then take the A52 to Froghall.
For satellite navigation, use the postcode ST10 2HA. Ample free parking is available on-site.
By Public Transport:
From Stoke-on-Trent: Stoke-on-Trent railway station is approximately 12 miles from Froghall Station. From there, you can take the D&G Bus service 16, which departs from Stoke-on-Trent Bus Station and arrives at The Avenue, near Froghall Station. The journey takes around 24 minutes and operates hourly from Monday to Saturday.
From Uttoxeter: Uttoxeter railway station is about 13 miles from Froghall. D&G Bus operates the 32 service from Uttoxeter Bus Station to Burton Crescent in Froghall. Buses depart every three hours on weekdays, and the journey takes approximately 33 minutes.
From Blythe Bridge: Blythe Bridge railway station is located approximately 7 miles from Froghall. While there isn't a direct bus service, you can take a bus from Blythe Bridge to Cheadle and then transfer to a service heading to Froghall. The total journey time, including transfers, is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
From Alton Towers:
By Bus: There is no direct bus from Alton Towers to Froghall Station. However, you can take the D&G Bus service 32A from Alton Towers to Oak Street, then transfer to the 32 service to Haste Hill Avenue, near Froghall. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes.
By Taxi: A taxi from Alton Towers to Froghall Station takes about 8 minutes and costs between £13 and £16.
Taxi from Stoke-on-Trent Station:
A taxi from Stoke-on-Trent railway station to Froghall Station takes approximately 25 minutes. While exact fares may vary, it's advisable to check with local taxi services for current rates.
