Shepherd Neame and News Shopper have teamed up to offer you the chance to win one of two pairs of first-class tickets as part of the Historic Vehicle Weekend, including a trip on the Spitfire Steam Train, a guided brewery tour and a three-course Sunday lunch. Readers can also enjoy an exclusive discount on train tickets.
The weekend will feature live music, local fare and street performers, as well as a large display of vintage buses on Saturday (May 21), and classic cars and motorcycles on Sunday (May 22).
On Sunday, visitors can travel to the event in style aboard the magnificent Spitfire Steam Train which departs from London Victoria at 9.50am and arrives in Faversham in Kent at around 1.30pm.
The train, made up of historic carriages from the 1950s and 1960s, will carry a real ale bar serving a range of Shepherd Neame beers, soft drinks and snacks.
Passengers can spend the afternoon admiring sleek sports cars, glitzy American motors and old British classics in the historic market town, while enjoying the festival-like atmosphere.
Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer, will run guided tours taking visitors through the heart of the brewery and showing the whole brewing process from hop to hand pump. A traditional three-course Sunday lunch will be served in the 15th century function room which is likely to be extremely popular meaning advance booking is essential.
Visitors will return to London by steam train, arriving back in the capital at approximately 8.45pm.
Return train fares from London Victoria are £87.50 in Spitfire Class or £64.50 in Hoppers Class with concessions for children. You can also reserve tables for two or complete carriages for large groups.
News Shopper readers can enjoy a special discount on train tickets in Hoppers Class for £49.50. Just quote ‘News Shopper offer’ when booking.
Faversham’s Historic Vehicle Weekend is supported by Shepherd Neame, Faversham Town Council and Faversham Enterprise Partnership.
For more information and train tickets visit www.shepherdneame.co.uk, call the Visitor Centre on 01795 542016 or email tours@shepherdneame.co.uk.
To be in with a chance of winning one of the two pairs of first class tickets up for grabs, answer the following question:
Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest?
a) Brewer
b) Train
c) Beer
To enter, email your answer along with your name and contact details to jross@london.newsquest.co.uk.
Terms and conditions: Employees of Newsquest (London) Ltd, their families and anyone else connected with this promotion are not eligible to enter. Prizes are not transferable and there are no cash alternatives. The editor’s decision is final. Closing date: midnight Monday May 10. Full terms and conditions.
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