Gin & Steam at IW Steam Railway
Join IW Steam Railway for a celebration of gin & steam, with fabulous craft and new gins, rums and vodkas, and enjoy samples as part of your ticket from an array of onsite craft distillers!
What's On
Step back in time to a unique 1940s setting and sample a range of craft spirits across the station, the adjacent park, in the Barn Café and even onboard the historic steam trains themselves!
Introduce yourself to fabulous craft gins, new gins, rums and vodkas and enjoy tasting samples as part of your ticket from onsite craft distillers. Whilst gin is at the forefront of the event, there'll be so much more - with rum, vodka, tequila, cocktails, prosecco, and even beers and ciders too!
For the ultimate relaxed and carefree experience, join the Gin Train as it travels through the Island's countryside and travel in style while sipping your choice of tipple.
The weekend also includes fabulous live music and entertainment, guaranteed to lift your spirits!
Standard (3rd class) tickets include unlimited journeys on the line. First Class tickets or admission-only tickets to Havenstreet station and the Gin & Steam event are also available.
Save 25% on IW Steam Railway tickets and 15% on vehicle ferry travel when you book them together on our website!
Getting There
From Southampton: Travel with a car and up to 7 passengers on our vehicle ferry service to East Cowes. Once you arrive on the Island, it's just a short drive to Havenstreet Station, where parking is free of charge.
By car: Havenstreet Station, Main Rd, Havenstreet, PO33 4DS
By train: Hop on the Island Line railway from Ryde, Brading, Lake, Sandown or Shanklin, and change at Smallbrook Junction to join the steam railway.
By bus: Southern Vectis buses regularly serve Wootton Station (also on the steam railway line). Plan your journey here.
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