Murder Mystery at the Great Central Railway

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Throughout 2015

Our ever popular Murder Mystery Trains put you at the heart of a thrilling case. A five course gourmet meal is served as the plot develops during this thrilling, steam hauled round trip…Crack the clues and make sure the killer gets his just desserts before yours is served.   Opening scenes commence on the platform at 7pm with trains departing from Loughborough at 7.30pm.  Tickets are priced at £62 per person, prices include the 5 course meal and the full cost of the train ticket. Rail travel is unlimited on the day following your meal.

Away Day to Murder
20th March, 12th June, 7th August & 9th October

It’s 1955 and the owner of Little Hampton Rubber Company, Mr Wellington Boote has given all his workers a day off to visit the seaside!  Unfortunately, someone is feeling less than grateful, as Mr Boote has just been discovered dead!

Menu
Stuffed organic mushroom filled with a mixture of gruyere & cream cheese, garlic & herbs served with a rocket salad & balsamic glaze (v)  ~ Oven baked duck breast served with a morrello cherry sauce

and chef’s selection of vegetables  ~ Pear and almond tart served with clotted cream  ~ Cheese and biscuits  ~ Coffee and mints

Vegetarian Options:

Butternut squash half, filled with cannellini beans, mozzarella cheese, peppers & tomatoes, topped with pumpkin & sunflower seed crumb Caramelised red onion and goat’s cheese filo tart served with a Mediterranean compote Oven baked pepper filled with sweetcorn, balsamic rice & petit pois served with a roasted white onion cream sauce

The Going is Fatal!
10th April, 26th June, 14th August, 23rd October

It’s the day of the 1929 Little Hampton Gold Cup and everyone is excited about a trip to the races!  Sadly, local trainer, Roy Lascott, has fallen at the first fence! Has stable owner, Bea Chersbruck discovered something amiss amongst the hay? Has gambler, Newton Abbott finally placed the wrong bet?

Menu
Pork, apple & calvados pate served with a Mediterranean salad and French bread

or roasted vegetable terrine ~ Roasted loin of lamb served with a red wine jus and chef’s selection of vegetables ~ Frutti di Bosco gateaux served with double cream ~ Cheese and biscuits ~ Coffee and chocolate mints

Vegetarian Options:

Butternut squash half, filled with cannellini beans, mozzarella cheese, peppers & tomatoes, topped with pumpkin & sunflower seed crumb Caramelised red onion and goat’s cheese filo tart served with a Mediterranean compote Oven baked pepper filled with sweetcorn, balsamic rice & petit pois served with a roasted white onion cream sauce

Full Stop Murder!
24th April, 10th July, 11th September

The next train might be delayed – there’s a dead body at the station! Travel writer, Miles Suppertrak has written his final chapter but which of his travelling companions is cutting short his career?

Menu
A selection of antipasti or vegetarian antipasti ~ Honey roast guinea fowl served with duchess potatoes and chef’s selection of vegetables ~ Lemon tart with raspberry coulis and double cream ~ Cheese and biscuits ~ Coffee and chocolate mints

Vegetarian Options:

Butternut squash half, filled with cannellini beans, mozzarella cheese, peppers & tomatoes, topped with pumpkin & sunflower seed crumb Caramelised red onion and goat’s cheese filo tart served with a Mediterranean compote Oven baked pepper filled with sweetcorn, balsamic rice & petit pois served with a roasted white onion cream sauce

The Last Connection!
15th May, 24th July, 25th September

Four random passengers take a trip on the railway and a deadly secret ties them together. Has Betty Kuddant taken a fatal dare? Has Jockie Klubb ridden roughshod over the wrong person? Is Annette Kirton hiding something terrible? Or has Pastor Kidneys caught the wrong service?

Menu
Warm cheddar cheese soufflé ~ Pork loin forestiere with mini herb roast potatoes, wilted spinach with pine nuts and orange glazed carrots ~ Strawberry and clotted cream tart served with strawberry coulis ~ Cheese and biscuits ~ Coffee and chocolate mints

Vegetarian Options:

Butternut squash half, filled with cannellini beans, mozzarella cheese, peppers & tomatoes, topped with pumpkin & sunflower seed crumb Caramelised red onion and goat’s cheese filo tart served with a Mediterranean compote Oven baked pepper filled with sweetcorn, balsamic rice & petit pois served with a roasted white onion cream sauce

To check dates and book your tickets call 01509 632323.  Please note food choices need to prebooked when making your reservation.