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Be aware. Travel wisely. Live the moment. British Pullman - OFFERS & NEWSNO CARD FEES / NO BOOKING FEES / NO JOINING FEES Club Member discount, Bellini Benefits & any valid train offer. Join free by subscribing to the newsletter. £37 per person Bellini Benefits onboard credit. 15% deposit & balance due 56 days before travel. Free amendment up to 56 days before travel Guarantee of any train offer, valid at time of booking. Please bear in mind that offers and details may change without notice. Please email us for the latest news about offers. Bellini Benefit - The Cadogan London - Hotel credit, per stay, USD 200 per suite, or USD 90 per non-suite Prices shown are 'from' prices, before offers and Club discount. Belmond uses dynamic pricing for British Pullman. *Offers subject to availability and change any time. They cannot be combined. New bookings only. Special group rates, 9 or more passengers.
About British Pullman Luxury TrainBritish Pullman is a Belmond Train. Club Member discount, Bellini Benefits, guarantee of any valid offer, only 15% deposit to book. The British Pullman luxury train operates from London Victoria Station, sometimes with a steam engine. The British Pullman is the English luxury train with Venice Simplon-Orient-Express on the historic 'orient express' route. The British Pullman luxury train offers day excursions with fine dining; visit iconic destinations in England & Wales. Shorter dining experiences run non-stop round trips through southern England.
Carriages - British Pullman, a Belmond TrainDelight in the elegance of the beautiful British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury train that once ran on the legendary 1920s services such as the Brighton Belle and Golden Arrow. Each carriage interior is different with exquisite marquetry and plush armchairs. The tables are elegantly dressed with glasses, crisp linen and beautiful flowers. The British Pullman carriages have their own story to tell. For example, Minerva has Edwardian-type marquetry, Zena was used in the film 'Agatha', while Perseus was reserved for Royalty, visiting Heads of State and as Winston Churchill's funeral carriage. Details of the British Pullman Carriages are here. Seating Options - tables or private compartments for one, two, three, or four passengers. CateringMenus on the British Pullman feature the finest seasonal delicacies from the British Isles. Each dish is freshly prepared using ingredients from mainly UK suppliers. Each meal is paired with the finest wines. Special diets are accommodated.
Please see examples of British Pullman menus here. Itineraries & Prices 2024/2025With day trips, dining experiences and afternoon teas, British Pullman luxury train journeys offer a range of journeys and excursions, a selection of which are listed below. If you cannot find a convenient date or journey below (or on the Calendar Of Luxury Train Journeys), please contact us for non-listed trips - Burghley House & Stamford, York.
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NEW - Join the British Pullman for an unforgettable fun 1930's evening of decadent dining, fine wines and superb entertainment. The all-star cabaret collective will sing, dance and enthral you within the exquisite Art Deco surroundings. The entrancing entertainment is in collaboration with Private Drama Events. The British Pullman is transformed into 'The Carriage Club', inviting you to join London's first-ever cabaret on a train. Black Tie event: the dress code is formal; a rare chance to dress up! Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 18:00hrs, arrive back 23:15hrs. Dates and Prices 2024: November 22. Price from £505 per person , with Club discount and Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers British Pullman Garden of England
The British Pullman Garden of England is a non-stop round-trip through the beautiful Kent countryside, otherwise known as the Garden of England. Enjoy travelling in the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: a luxurious way to spend a day whilst enjoying a delicious five-course lunch with champagne and a half bottle of wine per person.
Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 11:15hrs, arrive back 16:10hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: February 14,27. April 3. May 16. July 5. September 9 Price from £435 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers
The Golden Age of Travel by Steam
Full of nostalgia, the steam engine brings back memories of a bygone era and so is a wonderful way to travel through the British countryside, while enjoying fine dining! The non-stop round-trip on the British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, includes a five-course lunch with champagne and half a bottle of wine per person. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 12:15hrs, arrive back 16:10hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: February 6,20. April 10,24. May 9. June 5,19. July 10,24. August 8,21. September 11,25. October 10,23 Price from £540 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offer
Murder Mystery LunchThere has been a murder on a luxury train; can you solve the intricate plot before it's too late? During the non-stop, completely revamped murder mystery train tour in the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, you'll enjoy a five-course meal with champagne and a half bottle of wine. There are no opportunities to disembark – so solve the mystery fast! For subscribers to The Times, this article sets the scene beautifully as does this Robb Report article. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 11:15hrs, arrive back 16:10hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: February 19,28. March 8. April 4,11,26. May 1,30. June 20,27. July 3,18,26. August 8,16. September 6,26. October 1,18,31 From £500 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers
Historic BathJourney through some wonderful landscapes to Britain's best-preserved Georgian city. Explore Bath at your leisure - its many highlights include the historic Roman Baths and Pump Room, the Abbey, museums, antiques shops and chic boutiques. Bath is the only entire city in the UK to be a designated World Heritage site. Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Return journey welcomes one with a glass of champagne, a three-course dinner with half a bottle of wine per person, petit fours and coffee. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 09:30hrs, arrive back 19:45hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: February 13,21. March 5,19,29. April 12,25. May 7,10,28. June 4,7,18,26. July 9,23,30. August 6,20. September 20,24. October 11,22. November 1 From: £505 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers
Goodwood RevivalRevel in the glamour of 1940's, 50's and 60's motor racing at this classic car extravaganza. Get into the spirit by dressing up in the style of the era and prepare for a spectacular day out by luxury train. Enjoy brunch with Bellini on the outward journey, a three-course dinner with champagne and half a bottle of wine on the return. Also included are coach transfers to the Revival and admission and grandstand seat. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 08:30hrs, arrive back 21:30hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: September 13 From £690 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Grand NationalTravel to Aintree Racecourse for the Grand National, the world’s greatest steeplechase. From your reserved seat in a prestigious stand, you are perfectly placed to watch all the nail-biting action and enjoy the vibrant social scene. Includes: Brunch on outward journey; coach transfers; entrance to the course; reserved seat in the Princess Royal Stand; five-course dinner on the return journey. Dates and Prices 2025: April 5 From £940 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Royal AscotThe experience includes a champagne breakfast served on the way to the racecourse, followed by a Buffet Lunch served in the Garden Club, tickets to the Queen Anne Enclosure and a light dinner on the return to London’s Victoria Station. Dates and Prices 2025: June 21 From £750 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Chatsworth HouseThe Duke and Duchess of Devonshire's home, Chatsworth House is one of Britain’s finest country houses. The journey takes one through wonderful countryside. Coach to Chatsworth House where the afternoon is yours to explore at leisure. Wander the beautiful gardens designed by ‘Capability’ Brown, stop for refreshments at the café and peruse the extensive gift shop. Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Return journey welcomes one with a glass of champagne, a five-course dinner with half a bottle of wine per person, petit fours and coffee. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 08:40hrs, arrive back 21:00hrs. Dates and Prices: 2025: March 26. August 14. October 19 From £560 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers
Highclere CastleDelve into the glamour of the British Pullman train as you embark on a fascinating journey to Highclere Castle, ancestral home of the Earl and Countess of Carnavon. Take your seat in one of the individual carriages, adorned with intricate marquetry and authentic art deco fixtures and furnishings. Watch the ever-changing English countryside roll by as you sip a sparkling Bellini and await your silver service, three-course brunch. On arrival to Highclere Castle you set off on a private guided tour around one of the most impressive English country houses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has also served as the location for the much-loved TV series Downton Abbey. Includes: Round-trip travel aboard the British Pullman luxury train; Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey; Enjoy a private guided tour of Highclere Castle, open exclusively for British Pullman guests on this occasion; Time at leisure to explore the Egyptian Exhibition, enchanting gardens and gift shop; A three-course dinner on your journey home, including our sommelier’s choice of wine; coffee, tea and petit fours. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 09:45hrs, arrive back 19:10hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: April 30. June 25. September 17. October 29. November 27 From: £690 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offer
Blenheim Palace or Historic OxfordBlenheim Palace. Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since the early 18th century and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a monumental baroque country house, with staterooms, exhibitions, formal gardens and parkland landscaped by Capability Brown. Look out for the beautiful painted ceilings of the Great Hall and Saloon, and the permanent Churchill exhibition in the Old Stables. Oxford. Home to one of the oldest universities in the world - Oxford University with its dreaming spires and beautiful architecture forms the main part of Oxford's famous buildings. Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Return journey welcomes one with a glass of champagne, a four-course dinner with half a bottle of wine per person, petit fours and coffee Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 08:45hrs, arrive back 20:15hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: February 2. March 7,21. April 17. May 15. June 6. July 11. August 22. September 9 From: £570 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Distilleries and WineriesBombay Sapphire DistilleryTravel in style to Newbury, where coaches transfer you to Laverstoke, the location of the Bombay Sapphire distillery. The guided tour of the distillery includes their iconic glasshouses; learn more about the botanicals that are used in the vapor infusion distillation process; participate in an interactive gin masterclass with the opportunity to create your own gin-based cocktails; sit back and relax in the lounge to enjoy a refreshing gin and tonic. Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Return journey welcomes one with a glass of champagne, a three-course dinner with half a bottle of wine per person, petit fours and coffee. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 09:45hrs, arrive back 19:20hrs Dates and Prices 2025: April 30. June 6. September 17. October 29. November 27 From £690 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Balfour or Herbert Hall WineryA choice of two amazing British Wineries with travel on the majestic British Pullman. Take a guided tour of the beautiful vineyard and sample their single-vineyard wines including Balfour's signature Brut Rose or Herbert Hall's Late Disgorged 2017 Brut Reserve. These journeys include brunch on the outward journey, wine tasting and vineyard tour and a four-course dinner with wine on the way back to London Victoria. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 09:30hrs, arrive back 20:00hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: July 4 From £540 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Gusbourne WineryFollowing a luxury journey to Kent, a relaxing time awaits as beneath the shade of three stretch marquees, you will discover three different wines produced by Gusbourne. Each is paired with sumptuous canapés featuring local and artisan produce. As you take your time over each guided tasting, pause to enjoy the band or perhaps try your hand at one of the lawn games on offer. Guided walking tours of the vineyard will also take place throughout the day. These journeys include brunch on the outward journey, wine tasting and vineyard tour and a four-course dinner with wine on the way back to London Victoria. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 09:30hrs, arrive back 19:30hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: June 6. July 25 From £505 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Nyetimber or NutbourneTravel in style to West Sussex, where you are greeted with a chilled glass of Nyetimber Classic Cuvée MV. Take a seat in the splendid 16th-century barn or wander into the courtyard to soak up the views of the restored Manor House. As you enjoy your first sip, the Nyetimber Ambassadors will give you an insight into what makes their vinous masterpieces so special, followed by a tour of the winery.  Or visit the Nutbourne winery with their award winning wines. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 09:30hrs, arrive back 19:30hrs. Dates and Prices 2025: August 13 From £540 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers
Christmas 2024/2025Christmas Lunch
The Christmas Lunch is the perfect way to start Christmas celebrations, in the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, with entertainment, bedecked carriages and a festive five-course lunch with champagne and half a bottle of wine as the beautiful winter countryside passes you by. All this is enhanced by strolling musicians. Approximate Times: Steam-hauled departs London Victoria 12:25hrs, non-stop returns 16:10hrs. Non-steam departs London Victoria 11:45hrs, non-stop returning 16:30hrs. Dates and Prices: 2025: November 28,29. December 6,7,11,1213,14,17,19,20,21 From £485 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Canterbury Christmas CarolsJoin the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express as they travel to the ancient city of Canterbury, home to England's most famous place of worship. Watch the Canterbury Singers as they perform for you in a candle-lit crypt before stepping out onto the cobbled streets for a spot of Christmas shopping. A delicious brunch with Bellini is served on the outward journey, followed by a four-course dinner with champagne and half a bottle of wine upon the return trip completes this magical day. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 09:40hrs, arrive back 20:00hrs. Dates and Prices: 2025: December 4,18 From £525 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers Bath At ChristmasBath is especially welcoming in the run up to Christmas, with its beautiful Regency buildings that lend themselves to creating a Christmas atmosphere. Take a guided 30/40 minute coach tour (that finishes close to the city centre), where you can then visit all the various distributed stalls, before browsing the city's eclectic shopping streets. Enjoy a brunch with Bellini on the outward British Pullman journey and a four-course dinner with champagne and half a bottle of wine on the return. Approximate Times: depart London Victoria 09:40hrs, arrive back 19:45hrs. Dates and Prices: 2025: December 5,12 From £525 per person + Bellini Benefits Contact us for Club Price and Offers New Year's Eve DinnerCelebrate the year’s end in sensational style by joining the famous British Pullman train for a spectacular gala dinner. Leave the present day behind and step back in time to the glamorous 1920s as you board the beautiful vintage carriages. Settle at your elegant table, set with crisp white linen, bespoke china and sparkling cut glassware. Admire the exquisite marquetry and art deco features surrounding you. Liveried stewards are on hand to take care of your every need as you indulge in a sumptuous five-course dinner, complete with champagne and fine wine. Raise a toast to the good health of your friends and fellow passengers. Reflect on the past 12 months while looking ahead to whatever excitements the New Year may bring. This is a black-tie event. Includes
Please note that fireworks are not included by the train company. Displays may be visible, without guarantee. Approximate: departs at 18:50hrs from London Victoria. Dates and Prices: 2024: December 31 2025: December 31 From: £625 per person + Bellini Benefits
Train Hire
Charter or hire the British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from the Luxury Train Club. Our parent company Train Chartering has over 20 years' experience in the hiring of private trains. The British Pullman luxury train can travel throughout Great Britain - England, Scotland and Wales - although journeys from London are the most popular. The train carries up to 225 passengers, with no minimum number. Fine dining options are of course available, from Brunch to a 5-course dinner, accompanied by wines from a well-stocked bar list. There is a variety of entertainers available for on-board performances, such as musicians, magicians, murder mystery or music hall. Destinations include York or Bath. Alternatively, use the British Pullman as your very own pop-up restaurant; we can help find you a celebrity chef to design the menu. If seeking a less-usual way to celebrate a family get-together, for a product or service launch or simply to say 'thank you' in a truly memorable way, consider the hire of the British Pullman from the Luxury Train Club. Client ReviewThe event was a great success and we only had very positive feedback from our Swiss partners and UK guests. They all loved the train, the high quality of the food and the exceptional service. The musicians were a great touch - thank you so much for thinking of it. It made the whole event - you were quite right. The two actors also added an element of fun to the proceedings. All in all, an outstanding event which has set the bar for us very high for the future. Thank you also for your kindness and professionalism - it was a pleasure doing business with you. Ticket To Ride Luxury Train Voucher
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