31st May 2025 | High Tea, Champagne and Courtly Entertainment. The perfect Mothers Day experience.
Step aboard the Great Journeys scenic train for a day of high society, indulgence, and theatrical flair. High tea, champagne, and The Court Theatre jesters await in a journey fit for the most refined tastes.
Details:
- Christchurch to Scargill, return
- Departing Christchurch Railway Station at 11am, returning at 2.30pm
- High tea & Champagne along the journey
- The Court Theatre's 'Uptrain, Downtrain: A Scargill Excursion' interactive theatre show
- Price: $399 per person
- Departing 31st May 2025
Uptrain Downtrain, performed by The Court Theatre, invites you to join Lady Treadle as she hosts some of the land's most eligible bachelors for High Tea, hoping to secure a match for her daughters and the future of Scargill Abbey. But scandal and gossip can be just as delicious as tea and cakes, and there is plenty of both to be served. Join a cast of elegant ladies, cads, and bounders, scheming footmen, and ambitious ladies' maids. Help decide who will find true love, and who will have their reputations ruined forever.
A Journey of Elegance and Charm
Dear Esteemed Guests,
On 31st May 2025, allow us to transport you into a world where luxury meets theatre, as you indulge in a sumptuous high tea and champagne service while being entertained by the jesters of The Court Theatre, bringing you a captivating performance of Uptrain, Downtrain: A Scargill Excursion.
Join us for a journey of high tea and high drama as we travel to Scargill Abbey. From the team that brought you Murder Mystery on the Tormore Express, meet a new cast of characters full of elegance, wit and intrigue. Uncover the latest scandal, give advice on which suitor to accept, or just sit back and watch the drama unfold.
As the train winds its way from Christchurch to Scargill, you’ll be immersed in the breathtaking beauty of the Canterbury landscape.
Yours in anticipation,
Great Journeys New Zealand
"From beginning to end, the night was fantastic from the food and wine, the performances of the actors, the train staff and the company of fellow guests. It really felt like a wedding that had 'got out of hand'!"
Ann, Toremore Express, New Zealand
Treat Yourself
Treat yourself and a guest to a day of grandeur and charm.
High tea, champagne, and a touch of theatre await you on this unforgettable journey through New Zealand’s finest landscapes.
With The Court Theatre’s jesters to entertain, it’s the perfect way to celebrate with a hint of Regency flair.
Tickets are limited—don’t miss your chance to enjoy a day of delightful indulgence and captivating entertainment.
Uptrain Downtrain: The High Tea and High Drama Express
Interactive theatre aboard Great Journeys New Zealand's Scenic Trains across three occasions