4^th July 2022: All aboard for family-filled fun with The Railway Children Return at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel this summer. In celebration of the arrival of the new film, in cinemas from July 15 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 selection of curated stay experiences.

The railway themed afternoon tea takes inspiration from the original E. Nesbit novel and served in The Hansom. Boasting the station’s original gothic architecture, complete with views of the original ticket booking office, it 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 will enjoy sweet and savoury sandwiches including jam-filled sarnies and ham rolls, and indulge in a selection of pastries including:

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. Inspired by the apple green steam locomotive featured in the original 1970 film

 

Welcome to Yorkshire

A rhubarb and curd tart created in homage to the film’s Yorkshire countryside setting

 

Adults will also enjoy 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.

From the comfort of their own suite, overlooking the Eurostar platforms, families can enjoy the hotel’s new The Railway Children Return package and wave goodbye to departing trains. To continue the magic of family time, 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 new Harper Collins Children’s book film tie-in, ‘The Railway Children Return: The Story of the Movie’ ensuring there is plenty to read come bedtime.

Located in the heart of King’s Cross, St. Pancras Renaissance is perfectly positioned to provide city experiences to treasure. Families 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 £46 for adults and £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 £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.

-ENDS-

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Jordana Misrahi, PR Executive UK & Ireland, Marriott International

Email: jordana.misrahi@marriott.com     

About St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel

St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is located in King’s Cross, one of London's most exciting neighbourhoods, offering excellent transport links and a wealth of bars, restaurants, museums and galleries. The 245-room hotel incorporates 38 historical Chambers suites and the exclusive Chambers Club. The hotel also boasts a Spa, Booking Office 1869 restaurant, The Hansom bar & lounge and 10 unique meeting and event spaces. Combining stunning architecture and an exceptional level of service, the hotel offers an experience like no other. www.stpancraslondon.com

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At Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott International, Inc., it is Business Unusual. Each of our over 150 hotels, located in 35 countries and territories around the world, is unique and every stay offers unconventional programs that help business travelers discover rich, local experiences. We promise to feed the curiosity, fuel the imagination, and excite the senses of our guests, who see their business trip as an exciting opportunity for new, interesting, and sharable moments. We offer signature events in our lobbies, bars and lounges designed to showcase emerging talent in music, the arts, mixology, gastronomy and more. Renaissance Navigators are neighborhood experts who are ready to assist guests in discovering true local flavors and activities. R.E.N. Meetings offers groups an experience beyond a traditional meeting, rooted in creative sensory meeting design and custom-curated local Navigator excursions and networking events. At Renaissance Hotels, we strive to ensure that every trip is transformed into an eye-opening, unforgettable journey. Renaissance Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott’s travel program replacing Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com

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STUDIOCANAL, a 100% affiliate of CANAL+ Group held by Vivendi, is Europe’s leader in production, distribution and international sales of feature films and TV series, operating in all four major European markets - France, United Kingdom, Germany, and Spain - as well as in Australia and New Zealand. 

STUDIOCANAL finances and produces around 30 films per year, partnering with talent to make films in several languages, including English, French, German, Spanish and Danish to name a few. STUDIOCANAL distributes around 50 films per year and owns one of the largest film libraries in the world, boasting nearly 6,500 titles from 60 countries. Spanning 100 years of film history, this vast and unique catalogue includes among others the iconic Terminator 2, Rambo, Breathless, Mulholland Drive, The Graduate, The Third Man, and Belle de Jour. Among STUDIOCANAL’s biggest successes are Paddington 1 and 2, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Non-Stop, The Stronghold, Black Box, and A Boy called Christmas.

STUDIOCANAL also produces more than 200 hours of TV series each year and operates at an international level, by globally distributing its scripted productions and CANAL+ Création Originale (1,000 hours of current and library content in distribution). 

STUDIOCANAL produces its series either directly (such as Paddington which won two Emmy Awards) or through its network of award-winning European production companies, including TANDEM Productions (Shadowplay) and LAILAPS FILMS (Wild Republic) in Germany, the UK’s RED Production Company (Stay Close, It’s a Sin, Years and Years) and URBAN MYTH FILMS (War of the Worlds, Extinction), Spain’s BAMBÚ PRODUCCIONES (Two Lives, Jaguar, Cable Girls) and France’s STUDIOCANAL ORIGINAL (Nine Women, Narvalo, Mouche). STUDIOCANAL is also an associate of Benedict Cumberbatch’s production company SUNNYMARCH TV (Patrick Melrose) and Danish-based SAM Productions founded by Søren Sveistrup and Adam Price (The Chestnut Man, Ride Upon The Storm).

STUDIOCANAL and the CANAL+ Group, being aware of their responsibility as a media company, producer and distributor of film and series, share Vivendi’s eagerness to promote ambitious and inclusive creations, which also address the urgency of climate change.