ALL ABOARD! THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN AT ST. PANCRAS RENAISSANCE HOTEL, LONDON, UK THIS SUMMER

18^th July 2022: Get ready for family-filled fun with the iconic The Railway Children Return movie at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel this summer. In celebration of the arrival of the new film in cinemas from July 15, the and long-awaited sequel to one of the most beloved British family films of all time, children and adults alike can now re-live their most cherished childhood story through a train themed afternoon tea and a selection of curated stay experiences.

The railway themed afternoon tea takes inspiration from the original E. Nesbit novel and will be served in The Hansom at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Boasting the station’s original gothic architecture, and complete with views of the original ticket booking office, The Hansom is the perfect setting to celebrate the new adventures of The Railway Children Return.

The Railway Children Return Afternoon Tea will consist of two versions, for adults and children, in order to accommodate picky palettes. Little guests can enjoy sweet and savoury sandwiches, including jam-filled sarnies and ham rolls, as well as a selection of themed pastries fit for the ocassion. Choose to indluge in desserts such as Train Track Delight, a chocolate biscuit inspired by traditional train tracks that are still used today, Green Apple, a tasty apple mousse coated in white chocolate and sprayed green, and inspired by the apple green steam locomotive featured in the original 1970 film, and lastly, Welcome to Yorkshire, a rhubarb and curd tart created in homage to the film’s Yorkshire countryside setting.

Adults can experience British high tea delicacies such as Welsh rarebit, ham sandwiches, homity in potato bread with spring onion and cheddar, and a Station Clock pastry consisting of an orange cream-filled macaroon, in homage to all pocket watches worn by station controllers, and timely train arrivals and departures.

But that’s not all! For the entire railway experience, families can enjoy the hotel’s new ‘The Railway Children Return package’ from the comfort of their own suite. Overlooking the Eurostar platforms, young guests can wave goodbye to departing trains and have a truly immersive experience. To continue, the little guests will be surprised with a selection of The Railway Children Return goodies including an activity set with pencils, a train-themed sweet treat and the new Harper Collins Children’s book film tie-in, ‘The Railway Children Return: The Story of the Movie’ ensuring there is plenty to read before bedtime.

Located in the heart of King’s Cross, St. Pancras Renaissance is perfectly positioned to provide city experiences to treasure. Guests can enjoy exploring platform 9 ¾ at King’s Cross, splash time in the hotel’s stunning pool from 6am – 11pm daily and indulge in a selection of dining options at the newly renovated Booking Office 1869 restaurant, making the most of family time.

The Railway Children Return Afternoon Tea is available Thursday to Sunday from 1pm – 5pm until mid-September. Afternoon tea starts from AED 200 (£46) for adults and AED 110 (£25) for children. For more information on the menu and to book, visit: www.thehansom.co.uk

The Railway Children Return stay package is available to book daily and starts from AED 2840 (£650) per family. For further information and to book, visit: https://www.marriott.com/offers/the-railway-children-return-family-stay-OFF-51992?propertycode=LONPR

Find out more about the film and to book tickets, visit: www.TheRailwayChildrenReturn.co.uk

Inspired by one of the most beloved British family films of all time, The Railway Children Return is an enchanting, moving and heart-warming adventure for a new generation. 1944 – As life in Britain’s cities becomes increasingly perilous, three evacuee children – Lily (Beau Gadsdon), Pattie (Eden Hamilton) and Ted (Zac Cudby) Watts – are sent by their mother from Salford to the Yorkshire village of Oakworth. There to meet them on the train station platform are Bobbie Waterbury (Jenny Agutter, reprising her iconic role in the original film), her daughter, Annie (Sheridan Smith), and grandson Thomas (Austin Haynes), and with their help the evacuees are soon settling into their new life in the countryside. When the children discover injured American soldier Abe (KJ Aikens) hiding out in the railyard at Oakworth Station, they are thrust into a dangerous quest to assist their new friend who, like them, is a long way from home.